Brad Moore

Managing Director

Greater Melbourne Area

About

Business Founder & Managing/Technical Director – iTelescope Pioneered the world’s first public network of internet-connected telescopes, making remote astronomy accessible to enthusiasts, researchers, and institutions worldwide. Built iTelescope.net from the ground up—handling everything from design, system engineering, and project management to installation, configuration, and service delivery. Developed custom business processes, automation, and operational frameworks to support seamless remote telescope operations. Personally architected and coded the entire platform, including: - Robotic telescope control systems - Automated billing & account management - Proprietary internet-based control software We collaborate with leading aerospace organizations, universities, and professional astronomers, contributing to countless publications, discoveries, and awards—including features on the Hubble website. A Relentless Drive for Innovation & Growth What started as a single backyard telescope has grown into a global network of 43 telescopes, serving customers in over 120 countries. Beyond our public network, we’ve expanded into private telescope hosting, delivering turnkey observatory solutions for aerospace companies and government agencies. At our core, we are a software-driven company with a technical edge in the industry. We simplify complex astronomical concepts, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in remote astronomy. 🚀 We make magic happen.

Experience

  • Itelescope.net (Full-time · 16 yrs 1 mo)
    • Managing Director
      Jun 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 1 mo

    • Director of Telescope Operations
      Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Reasonable for the operations of 37 robotics internet telescopes across 5 worldwide observatories. Software development, IT Service, Mechanical, Optical, Scientific Instrumentation & Project Management

  • Managing Director at iTelescope.Net Pty Ltd
    Sep 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 10 mos

  • Business Owner at Global Rent-a-Scope
    2007 - Sep 2011 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Branch Manager at VPN Solutions Pty Ltd
    2003 - 2007 · 4 yrs

  • Business Development Manager at Panaseer (Jtec Pty Ltd)
    1999 - 2003 · 4 yrs