National Head of Scheduling & Network Analytics

• Apr 2023 - Present

Working with both dedicated schedulers, planners and data analysis in our business units and the capable functional experts in our National Head Office, proud to lead the strategic direction of the company in scheduling and operational analytics. CDC is growing, both in Australia and globally, and we grow sustainably as "we care" - for our customers, people, partners, stakeholders, shareholders, community and environment. Working with both dedicated schedulers, planners and data analysis in our business units and the capable functional experts in our National Head Office, proud to lead the strategic direction of the company in scheduling and operational analytics. CDC is growing, both in Australia and globally, and we grow sustainably as "we care" - for our customers, people, partners, stakeholders, shareholders, community and environment.

Head of Network Solutions

• Dec 2019 - Feb 2023

As the Head of Network Solutions for Transdev Australasia, I am responsible for overseeing scheduling and network design strategy for bids as well as providing scheduling expertise and expert advice to our business units in bus, ferry, light and heavy rail across Australia and New Zealand. Leading a team of schedulers, planners, data analysts and system administration experts, the role also includes training and development both within the team and across the business as well as Hastus product ownership and leading the technical support team. Show less

NSW Strategic Network Planning Manager

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

Working with and developing a local team of schedulers and analysts, this role involved pursuing growth and performance through network reform, schedule optimisation, performance analysis and active engagement and leadership to drive operational efficiency. As well as driving internal efficiency, client engagement was a priority with a focus on engaging with Transport for NSW’s contract and planning teams to provide services that provide value and meet public policy objectives. Key successes include schedule recuts to cost efficiently lift performance, network and route improvements and the successful pursuit and delivery of major services for rail replacement. Show less

Principal, Scheduling Projects

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

This role focused on consulting engagements throughout the public transport industry with both operators and authorities. I managed and supported projects from surveys and tendering through to detailed implementation including network design, cost optimisation, timetable development and service implementation as well as ongoing scheduling support, for clients nationally and internationally. Successful engagements across Australia, New Zealand, USA, Singapore and Hong Kong.Over many years, I've developed comprehensive and sophisticated Hastus solutions from the “ground up”. Experienced with the use of algorithms and tools such as MinBus, CrewOpt and Roster; as well as ATP and NetPlan, custom attributes and rule development.As well as technical, the role also embraced project management including client liaison and management, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. Corporate planning and business development in a growing consulting firm. Staff management across a functional team including recruitment, training, performance reviews and mentoring. Show less

Senior Associate

• Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

Associate

• Oct 2010 - May 2014

Planning Manager

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

Management of service reviews including detailed development of the Doncaster Area Rapid Transit (DART) package and Fishermans Bend service improvements. Stakeholder engagement including unions, state government, statutory authorities, local government and community. Managed reporting and compliance with contractual KPIs. Management of service reviews including detailed development of the Doncaster Area Rapid Transit (DART) package and Fishermans Bend service improvements. Stakeholder engagement including unions, state government, statutory authorities, local government and community. Managed reporting and compliance with contractual KPIs.

Transport Planner

• 2007 - 2010

Provided support to member operators through the complex changes arising from the metropolitan bus reviews and contract renewal processes. Worked with member operators, other modes and stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for the industry and the public through engagement in the bus review process as well as broader positioning. Detailed involvement in the contracting process incl. costing and network planning support. Provided support to member operators through the complex changes arising from the metropolitan bus reviews and contract renewal processes. Worked with member operators, other modes and stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for the industry and the public through engagement in the bus review process as well as broader positioning. Detailed involvement in the contracting process incl. costing and network planning support.

Statutory Planner

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

Transport Planner

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

Internal Audit (Accounting) industry internship

• Jan 2002 - Dec 2002