The Simulation Group

The Simulation Group is a world leader in detailed analysis and optimisation of complex supply chains.We specialise in providing fact based strategic insights to the most challenging business problems. Founded in 1999, The Simulation Group has grown to become one of the largest consultancies of its type in the world and has completed more than 500 projects in many countries and continents including Australia, South America, Africa, Indonesia and Canada. Our people are the best in the business. Members of the executive team pioneered dynamic simulation modeling approaches to the mining, transport and logistics industry over twenty years ago. We now have a committed core of over 40 consultants which includes highly experienced directors and senior staff ensuring continuity in our work with clients. The Simulation Group's Consultants have a combination of mining, operations management, problem solving and business experience. This is coupled with strong academic backgrounds and a passion for solving complex problems through a combination of advanced analytical skills and client engagement.
Mr Piero Velletri
Managing Consultant 
Bio

Piero Velletri is a Managing Consultant at The Simulation Group with 20 years experience in the resource and mining industry, the majority of which has involved the practical application of discrete event simulation to complex value chains.

He has worked on projects for a diverse client base ranging from Tier 1 mining companies through to mid-tier producers, both in Australia and overseas. He has built significant expertise in multi-user supply chains and understands the challenges of optimising capacity on shared infrastructure.  In 2012, Piero was involved in the establishment of The Simulation Group’s Santiago office where he delivered numerous projects for one of the world’s largest copper mines.

Piero holds a BEng (hons) and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Australia as well as a MSc in Information Technology from Tohoku University in Japan.

Professor Andy Fourie
Professor, Academic Staff (Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering) 

University of Western Australia Australia

Professor John Dell
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics 
Bio

As Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Prof Dell has changed the profile of engineering education and research at the University of Western Australia, dramatically changing the education model and focussing the research to be more industry focussed and collaborative between disciplines.

Prof Dell joined the Faculty in 1994, after working for 10 years in industry developing technologies for optoelectronics at Telecom Research Laboratories in Australia and space radiation effects at Matra Marconi Space Systems (now EADS) in France. He was appointed Dean of the Faculty in 2010.

Prof Dell has more than 300 refereed publications. John’s work has resulted in the awarding of a number of US and Australian defence contracts. He is also a co-inventor of a number of patented device structures and fabrication technologies. He is joint winner of the inaugural DSTO/Australia Museum Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Support of Defence or National Security. This technology is now being developed for real-time analysis of soil properties for agriculture, as well as applications in food science, defence and medicine.

John has a strong commitment to research and teaching and believes strongly that the nexus between the two is essential, particularly in developing new ways to inspire and educate future engineers. He is particularly interested in developing leadership in students and graduates, and an understanding that solutions are not only technical but have social, economic and cultural dimensions that need to be taken into account.

UWA Australia

Head of School of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Teaches programming to Engineers, and Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Research:

co-Leader of research group on Real-time Optimisation, Scheduling and Logistics

Also publishes on AI, traffic modelling, logic, verification

See

http://staffhome.ecm.uwa.edu.au/~00054620/research/

Prof Mark Reynolds
Head of School 
Bio

Head of School of Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Teaches Programming to Engineers and Software Testing and Quality Assurance.

co-leader of Research Group in Real-time Optimisation, Scheduling and Logistics.

Also does research in AI, Logic, Verification

See

http://staffhome.ecm.uwa.edu.au/~00054620/research/

Uwa

Dr Tim French
Senior Lecturer 
Bio
Tim is a researcher in scheduling and optimization algorithms, artificial intelligence and automated reasoning.

WesCSF Australia

WesCEF operate chemical, energy and fertiliser businesses, servicing customers domestically and internationally.

Our businesses include:

CSBP -  Producing industrial chemicals like Ammonia and Nitric Acid used in the  manufacture of  Ammonium Nitrate. We supply mainly to the mining and agricultural sectors.

AGR - The JV with Coogee Chemicals for manufacture of sodium cyanide, supplying to gold mining inductry

Fertilizers - Supply of various fertilizing products to farmers of Australia

Kleenheat Gas - Supplying natural gas to domestic and inductrial customers

Mr Dinakar Cheyyur
LinkedIn logo Manager Asset Support 
Bio

I am a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with 27 year of experience in projects, erection and commissioning of large process plants and in plant asset integrity management. With my work and experience, I have been recognized for delivering maximum plant efficiency (uptime, asset output) with the lowest maintenance cost, thus contributing to the profitability of the company. I have in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, OSHAS 18001, and RC 14001. I am an expert in environmental, health and safety aspects in process industry and advocate of work place safety, with a focus on Zero Harm. I have been recognised for providing guidance to Qatari Nationals and young Australian Graduates and am well versed with weaving innovative use of technology for carrying out maintenance and reliability work.

My interests include watching cricket, football, tennis and extensive reading. I read books, both fiction and non-fiction and I have a passion for astronomy. I am an amateur astronomer and love to peer at the Southern Sky with a Celestron SLT 130 scope that I own. One day I hope to be an international umpire in cricket and am working towards it.

Wood Group Australia

Wood Group is a FTSE250 listed company providing engineering services to the energy industry in 50 countries. Wood Group has been present in Australia for over 25 years with offices in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Mr Azad Hessamodini
LinkedIn logo Vice President - Strategy & Development 
Bio

MBA qualified executive with broad, international commercial experience in energy, oil and gas, mining, consulting and private equity sectors.

In my current role I develop and implement Wood Group's strategy with particular focus on broadening our technical consulting service lines and geographical markets through organic growth, Mergers and Acquisitions or forming strategic alliances.

Specialities:

- Strategy Development

- Long Range Planning

- Deal Assessment

- Negotiation

- Integration Management

- Change Management

- Senior Stakeholder Management

- Mergers & Acquisitions