Leadership: Creation of highly productive transdisciplinary services and software development teams (mining, metallurgy, asset management, mathematicians, software development, sales and marketing). Staff turnover of less than 15% per annum. Median tenure 4.5 years achieved through strong focus on open communication of tangible customer success factors and timely and relevant recognition of individual performance.Product Development Research, development and successful commercialisation of MAXTA Mine-to-Mill/Pit-to-Port mine optimisation software. Achieving 20-40% sales growth year on year 2018-2023. Operations: Continuously monitored and adjusted business tool effectiveness to maximise team productivity on core business whilst simultaneously ensuring quality process and policy standards including achieving ISO 27001 cybersecurity certification for the PETRA Information Systems Management (ISMS).Commercialisation: Rapid business model experimentation 2015-2018 leading to successful implementation of SaaS business model supported by End User License agreements. Successfully negotiated international contracts in USA, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, UK and Japan. Business Development: Built a strong and trusted brand through invitations to speak at industry events and technical conferences. In 2020 Implemented Salesforce for sales, marketing campaigns and contract management. In 2019 opened office in Perth and in 2022 opened an office in Vancouver to support Canadian business development.

Specialist lectures: Advanced Rock Mechanics and Mining Geomechanics.

Mining and blasting studies: Advanced data analysis, predictive modelling, experimental design.Blast damage assessment and blast modelling (Mass Mining Technology III Consortium). Blasting and narrow vein dilution studies (Mining companies).Mine to Mill Optimisation Telfer SLC Operations

Project managed various research and innovation projects, including; development and testing of a new inflatable bolt for broken ground, trial execution planning for automated convergence detection, as well as providing and facilitating technical advisory liaison with Newcrest operations for various prototype machines

Applied Research projects: Hybrid Stress Blast Model validation, rock mass modelling. Lecturer: Mining Geomechanics and Mine Geotechnical Engineering courses.

PFS mining method risk analysis for SLC, panel cave and sublevel open stoping.Indonesian open cut coal mine slope modelling and stability analysisClem7 Tunnel on-site geotechnical engineer responsible for subsidence monitoring and assessment of temporary support requirements (Q & RMR).

Ridgeway mine Map3d numerical modelling for ACG Rockburst and Mine Seismicity project.

Rapid development technology project (mechanical and drill&blast)Mentoring and supervision of junior staff.

PhD Topic: Minimising dilution in narrow vein mines.

Short-term scheduling and mine design changes (Vulcan)Drill and blast designs and blast control.

Short-term planning and design (Datamine)

Henty Gold mine underground operator experienceRenison Tin Mine – Underground blast design (Datamine)