Responsible for a portfolio of technology firms within Vela focused on the needs of capital intensive, high consequence industries with large workforces. We provide leading solutions for planning, production, health & safety, environment and governance across a range of sectors including natural resources, utilities, infrastructure, sanitation, manufacturing, construction, defense, education and corporate health.Our unique model caters to the specialized technical needs of each industry, with the scale and depth of capability to sustainably deliver secure, enterprise grade solutions, ongoing innovation and global reach.

Vela Software acquires, manages and builds industry specific software businesses globally. We provide vertical market software expertise, operational support and capital to help our businesses grow organically and/or through acquisitions. Vela Software is an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., a leading provider of software and services to a select group of public and private sector markets. With over 125,000 customers in over 100 countries and a proven track record of solid growth, Constellation Software has established a broad portfolio of software businesses to provide customers and shareholders with exceptional returns.

Leading Datamine's global business spanning 20 countries and servicing over 6000 mining and resources customers.

Global responsibility for Datamine's Operations Technology division including MineMarket, Production Accounting, CCLAS, Flairbase and DataBlast.

Managed R&D function for solutions in exploration data management, mine planning and operations with product managers and developers in Australia and Canada.Sourced and integrated numerous software company acquisitions.Mining advisor on Newmont Full Potential program (via Bain Consulting).Mining lead and technical review for Newmont TEP2 expansion project through various study stages.

Established advisory consulting group within CAE Mining. Recruited foundation staff members and sourced projects in Australia and Canada.Business improvement and strategy projects via Bain Consulting.Investment analysis for growth strategy based on M&A and internal investments.Managed software development teams across multiple countries.

Established Perth and Brisbane offices for Gijima.Business development, consulting engagments and recruitment of staff for a growing business providing mining software, advisory consulting and SAP implementation and support services.Consulting engagements included business improvement projects for Perilya and Newcrest, and technical audits and feasibility studies for Rio Tinto - Argyle Diamonds, BHP - Perseverance Deeps, Olympic Dam and Ekati, Anglogold Ashanti - Sunrise Dam, Trans Siberian Gold - various Russian gold projects, Kaz Minerals - Bozymchak, Western Areas - Flying Fox, Newmont - Pajingo and Golden Grove, Climax - Didipio, Newcrest - Toguraci, Gosowong, Ridgeway Deeps and Cadia East.

Introduced Mine2-4D software to Australian market, conducting sales and implementations with early adopters such as AMC Consultants, BHP and Newcrest.Life of mine plans and feasibility studies for a range of projects in South Africa, Canada and Australia such as;ARM - Nkomati, Anglo American - Union Section, Kumba - Thabazimbi, Harmony - Target, Falconbridge - Montcalm, INCO - Onaping Depth, BHP- Perseverance, Placer Dome - Kanowna Belle, Croesus - Norseman, Newcrest - Telfer, Ridgeway, Cadia, Cracow

Financial printing and distribution project estimations, quotes and project plans for IPO's, capital raisings and annual reports.Project tracking, variations and invoicing.Assisted directors with financial negotiations for a JV separation.

Development of custom database application for work area entry controls.Management of explosives and drill consumable contracts.Supervision of underground development and production crews.Underground mining experience operating equipment and handling explosives.