Our Leadership Team

Jamie Alonso is Protest Engineering’s Chief Executive Officer. Jamie has a wealth of experience in the engineering and consulting space. Prior to joining Protest, Jamie held the APAC CEO position of global consulting firm, Cardno for 4 years. Jamie spent over 20 years at Cardno during multiple stints, starting out as structural engineer, working in strategy and BD roles before taking on the CEO role. Taking up the role in 2023, Jamie joins Protest to lead the strategic direction of the company. Jamie’s leadership style is very open and consultative and will always support, empower and enable people and teams to be successful. Previously a Consult Australia Male Champion for Change, Jamie is a true believer in an inclusive and diverse workforce and one of his top priorities is ensure Protest offers this for their employees.

Nick has over 30 years of varied experience working at a senior level in multi-disciplinary consulting engineering practices in the United Kingdom and Australia, before joining the team at Protest Engineering. Whilst\ remaining hands on and client focused, Nick is competent in project delivery, project management, civil and structural engineering and building surveying. Nick has a extensive range of experience in many fields, these include but are not limited to; infrastructure, civil and structural projects within the commercial residential, industrial, retail, leisure, health and education sectors. Nick has experience in all structural materials, he is a specialist in reinforced concrete, steelwork, masonry, and timber design, both in new and refurbishment projects many of which have had heritage input.
Nick’s dynamic and enthusiastic approach to clients and projects makes him well respected and recognised across the construction industry. He is highly regarded as a leader and mentor.

Liam’s deep strategic approach as Founder has enabled Protest Engineering to continue to grow, transform and blossom into one of the most innovative Consulting Engineering Firms in Australia. Liam understands what it takes to run a multi-faceted and dynamic engineering firm, driving continual growth across all engineering services and construction materials testing (CMT) services.
Prior to forming the business in 2015 Liam was a soil technician for Douglas Partners and Cardno Bowler and has learned the ins and outs of the Industry gaining a depth of technical knowledge from the group.
From the young age of 20, Liam was managing a soil testing site lab on a 17 billion dollar project. Thrown in the deep end, Liam learnt at a young age what it takes to lead from the front encompassing the qualities of a successful manager, ensuring he has a vision and knowing how to communicate and execute.
What started as one man in a garage in Robina on the Gold Coast in 2015 has now formed to be one of the leading innovative Quality Assurance and Consulting Engineering firms in Australia.
Our People

Prior to joining Protest, Matt ran his own Financial Planning and Finance Broking practice for seven years. During this time, he worked with businesses of all sizes, helping them achieve their financial goals through effective financial planning and management.
Matt’s deep understanding of finance, combined with his strategic thinking and business acumen, make him an invaluable asset to the Protest team. He is passionate about driving the strategic growth of the company through acquisition and external funding, and is dedicated to helping Protest achieve its full potential.
At Protest, Matt is committed to working closely with the team to identify new opportunities for growth and development, while also ensuring that the company’s financial position remains strong and sustainable. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Matt is poised to make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of Protest.


Jakob’s technical proficiency and attention to detail make him a valuable member of any development team. He has a proven track record of success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that meet both business objectives and user needs. Jakob’s dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest technologies enables him to provide innovative, cutting-edge solutions for his clients.
Whether working on large-scale enterprise projects or smaller, more specialized applications, Jakob consistently demonstrates his commitment to delivering the highest quality results. He is a skilled problem-solver, capable of overcoming technical challenges and finding effective solutions to complex problems.

Recently, Blake’s position has evolved into managing all divisions of Protest Engineering, whilst also playing a major part in company acquisition, developing business plans & budgets, and strategic planning for the company. Despite his focus on managerial tasks, Blake continually works to improve his level of geotechnical engineering knowledge and prioritises professional development in the field. This allows Blake to continue to undertake tendering and site consultations.


Dannielle’s background as a lawyer with over four years of experience has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in her new role. She made a transition into business support in the engineering sector in 2021 and has since been relishing the challenges and constant learning opportunities. With her technical experience and a passion for being organised, efficient, and an effective communicator, Dannielle is well-positioned to provide high quality and well-rounded support to the leadership team. Her primary goal is to help the leadership team grow and support the business to its full potential.
Dannielle’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP).

Throughout his career, Joe has demonstrated exceptional skills in managing IT infrastructure, resolving technical issues, and ensuring optimal network performance. He possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, which allow him to work effectively with clients and colleagues alike. Joe’s ability to learn quickly, adapt to new technologies, and prioritize tasks makes him an ideal candidate for any IT team. He has a Certificate 3 and 4 in Information Technology, which has provided him with a solid foundation for his work. With his expertise and dedication, Joe is well-equipped to take on any challenge in the IT industry.

Stephen’s qualifications include BE(Civil)Hons, MIEAUST, RPEQ



Angie is a Chartered Accountant with 20 years’ experience in both public practice and commerce. Starting her career with KPMG she then gained experience in the budgeting and forecasting aspect of finance in a large multi-disciplinary environment in the UK. More recent years have been spent in SME tax compliance and business advisory, including being the external sounding board for finance professionals in commerce.
Recent notable academic achievements include Australian Dux of CTA2A, a module offered by the Taxation Institute of Australia.
Angie’s qualifications include B.Bus, Grad Dip Fin Mgt and CA.

Sean’s qualifications include BEng (Hons), MIEAust, RPEQ, CPEng and NER

Nikki has over 30 years experience in the Engineering, Mining and Construction sectors and having previously worked for Hatch and Lendlease, she brings with her a wide range of project coordination experience. Nikki’s responsibilities include Corporate Services, HR and Project Delivery Support.

Troy has experience managing projects in the residential, commercial & industrial sectors, including tilt-up panel & structural steel warehouses, residential dwellings, suspended slabs, retaining walls, demolition, temporary support, and structural integrity assessments.

Quentin is an experienced client and process focussed professional leading our Brisbane West Practice, comprising Morrison Geotechnic and a Protest Laboratory. He brings a diverse range of skills and knowledge to Protest Engineering including relationship management, ESG values, leadership, project and people management, and geology gained over a 25 year career in technical and leadership roles in the resources and construction industries.
Now leading our Morrison Geotechnic brand, a mainstay of southeast Queensland geotechnical sector, Quentin had an early career across a wide range of roles including engineering geology in greater Brisbane and exploration geology across Australia and government. Later, over seven years as Managing Director of a listed resource company Quentin honed his delivery, managerial, strategic and capital raising skills engaging with some of the world’s leading miners, steel and trading companies while also developing deep project, feasibility and stakeholder management skills. Quentin brings passion, vision and integrity as Practice Director.
BSc University of Sydney (Geology)
Grad Cert Business administration Griffith University

Adam has worked on and established multiple major projects in mining and the main roads sector across Australia and also has been a part of local residential infrastructure.
He has a vast knowledge of construction material testing and specifications. Adam has a passion for delivering projects on time and to the highest standard.
He believes in building a team culture with a positive attitude.


Matt is an accredited slope risk assessor in line with Roads and Maritime Services (NSW) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD). His qualifications include BSc(Hons) MSc CGeol CPEng(Civil) MIEAust FGS NER RPEQ

In 2015 Sam co-found Protest Engineering and is currently the National Laboratory Annex Manager. Throughout his career Sam has performed extensive testing on soils, rock, aggregate and concrete over a wide variety of test methods. Sam has also performed site investigations and supervision over large projects. Sam displays a broad range of high-quality knowledge over all facets of soil testing and the construction industry. His knowledge and expertise in the establishment of Annex facilities for NATA accredited laboratories is unrivalled.

Mark has over 30 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering. He has worked throughout UK, New Zealand, Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory on various projects acquiring valuable knowledge and experience. Mark’s qualifications include BEng (Hons) MICE, CEng, FIEAust CPEng, NER and RPEQ. He is also an accredited slope risk assessor (RMS).
His has experience working with contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions to complex geotechnical problems within commercial, industrial, residential, government, mining, and civil infrastructure projects.
Mark has also had extensive experience in the management and leading teams of engineers, drillers and support staff, business development and marketing and the mentoring of junior staff. His main areas of geotechnical competence include:
- Planning, coordination, and management of geotechnical investigations.
- Interpretation of a broad range of innovated geotechnical investigation methods and laboratory testing.
- Characterisation of soil and rock materials and assessment of engineering properties.
- Development of geotechnical engineering models.
- Risk assessment and analysis of projects.
- Slope stability assessment and analysis.
- Design and construction of shallow foundations, deep excavations, and ground improvement.
- Retaining wall and rock/soil anchor design.
- Earthwork’s construction inspections and testing.
- Design of remedial works.
- Deformation, settlement, and consolidation assessment.
