The IMOS community bids farewell to AODN Director, Sebastien Mancini who leaves IMOS this week.
Sebastien joined IMOS in August 2008. He worked as a Project Officer and then progressed to the Data Team Leader within the eMarine Information Infrastructure facility of IMOS (now known as the Australian Ocean Data Network – AODN), before becoming the AODN Director in 2018.
In his work with the AODN, Sebastien has contributed to the creation and improvement of a single integrative framework for data and information management that allows discovery and access of the data by scientists, managers and the public.
Sebastien’s ability to calmly navigate challenging situations stood him in good stead as he led and managed AODN through the difficult COVID-19 period, keeping the IMOS data streams flowing despite a range of disruptions.
“Sebastien has made substantial contributions to the advancement and leadership of AODN over the 14 years he has worked with us. His energy, enthusiasm and passion for IMOS and AODN will be missed. We will miss him, but hope we will continue to intersect with him as he moves to the next stage of his career,” said Michelle Heupel, IMOS Director.
We wish Sebastien all the best on his new career venture.
IMOS is currently recruiting a new AODN Director and will make an announcement once the process is complete.