Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people of the land on which we work and all Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Who we are
For more than 20 years, Expedio has provided end-to-end data management solutions to the mining, exploration and government sectors.
Over this time, we have established close, working relationships with our clients, becoming trusted, reliable members of their respective teams. In fact, our many repeat clients and referrals are a sound testament to the great service and quality data we have delivered since 1999.
Data handling products, hosting and hardware options can be a challenge to navigate, which is why our clients trust us to recommend the best and most cost-effective solutions in all project exploration and development phases.
We work with a range of foremost technology and industry partners to streamline the process, and support our clients without locking them into any particular vendor ecosystem.
To explore which solutions and services best suit your requirements and budget for the coming years, please feel free to get in touch.
Our Values
Our People
We are pleased to say that the Expedio team is comprised of genuinely lovely people, backed by an incredible depth of knowledge gained through practical field experience, and extensive data science skills.
It’s no wonder that our group of professional geoscientists and computer scientists are a joy to work with!
Allyce Zehnder
Senior Consultant
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
13
Years
Experience
3
Countries
5
Mine Sites
With a Bachelor of Science with Honours, Majoring in Geology from the University of Otago, Allyce has 13 years of industry experience in exploration. She is passionate about using her research and analytical skills to generate value and broaden her understanding of economic geology. Allyce's strengths lie in geological mapping, geochemical sampling, historical data acquisition, GIS and database management. Outside of work she enjoys exposing her young family to the unique and varied geology found around Otago, New Zealand, and especially enjoys fossil hunting with them.
Dave Wootton
Systems Engineer
Web Developer
Web Developer
30
Years
Experience
2
Countries
0
Mine Sites
Dave is a long serving and valuable member of the Expedio Team with wide ranging IT and development skills. As Systems Engineer he provides IT support both internally and to our clients, ensuring we all have the right tools to get the job done.
Emily Abbott
Senior Consultant
Database Administration
Database Administration
20
Years
Experience
1
Country
11
Mine Sites
Hailing from Kalbarri in WA, Emily has a Bachelor of Applied Geology from Curtin University, and a Diploma of Gemmology from the Gemology Society of Australia. Emily brings a wealth of data modelling experience, built over the last 20 years working in the industry across 11 mine sites.
Garry Spencer
Manager
Business Development
Business Development
38
Years
Experience
5
Countries
9
Mine Sites
With unique business and technical experience in the mining sector including over 35 years’ experience in business development, management, consulting and software development, Garry has worked with international and local companies across Australia, Eastern Asia, North America and South America.
He has demonstrated success in Australian and international mining, government, engineering and defence industries, specialising in technology areas including geospatial, geotechnical and infrastructure automated instrumentation monitoring, and exploration geophysical mapping and remote sensing.
Outside of work he spends time with family and has strong sporting interests.
Ian MacIntosh
Project Manager
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
25
Years
Experience
8
Countries
25
Mine Sites
A Geologist with 25 years experience in exploration, mining and resource data management in a variety of commodities and locations around the globe. Ian adapts rapidly to new situations and proactively applies his data and project management skills to 'get the job done' to a high standard, delivering high quality results to his clients. Ian is passionate about building relationships with people, understanding workflows and constant process improvement.
Jane Capp
Senior Consultant
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
28
Years
Experience
1
Country
3
Mine Sites
Jane started out as a Project Geologist at Sunrise Dam in WA, before moving to the NT and working at Pine Creek and Brocks Creek. She began contracting in 2002, and since then has focussed on providing GIS and database geological services in the mineral industry. Jane's expertise in historic compilations and interrogating open source data is second to none.
Dr Jude Anderson
Principal Consultant
Data Modelling & Analytics
Data Modelling & Analytics
26
Years
Experience
5
Countries
15
Mine Sites
Jude is a computer analyst and data management specialist with over 30 years experience. She commenced her career in Kalgoorlie and has consulted for many mining and exploration companies in a variety of locations and commodities. She is proficient in all facets of data management and has designed solutions for Mine Production data, Land Access, Reconciliation, Document Control, Metallurgical and Mill processes. Jude is an expert at solution design, workflow auditing, multi-faceted reporting and advanced data delivery.
Kaz Braid
Administrator
People & Culture
People & Culture
20
Years
Experience
1
Country
0
Mine Sites
With more than 20 years’ experience, first as an Executive Assistant supporting senior and Board executives in Local and State government, private enterprise, global investment banking, and for the last 5 years as Project Support and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator (Customer Experience) in local government, Kaz's self awareness, diplomatic skills, wicked experience, organisational talent and sense of humour has given her a unique ability to deliver key admin and payroll experiences for our growing team.
Lara Groves
Principal Consultant
Managing Director
Managing Director
28
Years
Experience
4
Countries
26
Mine Sites
Lara is a geologist with over 30 years industry experience in hard rock exploration and mining. She has been with Expedio since 2004 as a consultant and has since worked her way through to partner and now Sole Director of Expedio. She has extensive knowledge of best practice data management solution design from field data collection through to corporate and government reporting. She enjoys close collaboration with clients and software vendors to deliver tailored solutions for data handling across all commodities and project types.
Matthew Parr
Data Analyst
Database Administration
Database Administration
3
Years
Experience
1
Country
0
Mine Sites
With a diploma in IT networking and extensive work placement experience, Matthew has honed strong teamwork and interpersonal skills essential for delivering robust technical and dynamic customer support. His friendly nature and communication abilities complement a high drive to learn, with a well-developed technical skill set. He has served as a member of the Australian Defence Force and continues his service contribution with the Army Reserves, gaining strict discipline, organisation skills and attention to detail. Key skills include proficiency in Active Directory, networking, data analytics, SharePoint, SQL, PowerShell, virtualization, Power BI, Tableau, ETL, and the Microsoft Suite.
Meredith Hopkins
Senior Consultant
Database Administration
Database Administration
21
Years
Experience
1
Country
10
Mine Sites
Meredith spent way more time at Uni than she needed to studying Economics before completing a Science degree with Honours. After forays into exploration, resource development and mining across multiple commodities, it was work-life balance and a bit of OCD that pulled her in the direction of data management. She spends her spare time fostering her family’s sporting interests and serving on a couple of committees.
Ralph Belapuna
Senior Consultant
Database Administration
Database Administration
20
Years
Experience
2
Countries
3
Mine Sites
A great GIS and Geological Data Management talent with over 20 years experience. Born and completed education to tertiary level in Papua New Guinea. Obtained a masters qualification in GIS from ITC in the Netherlands. Ralph has worked in exploration and mining in Papua New Guinea before moving to Australia in 2014. He has a vast technical knowledge and skills in GIS and geological database administration. He thrives on providing a high standard of professional service to his portfolio of clients.
Rob Parsons
Principal Consultant
Senior Applications Analyst
Senior Applications Analyst
23
Years
Experience
1
Country
2
Mine Sites
An accomplished IT professional, Rob excels in developing and integrating solutions, troubleshooting issues, and fostering productive relationships with colleagues and business partners. He supports our business solutions, guiding a diverse user base utilising a wide range of mining, monitoring, and office products. His expertise includes developing and implementing custom Power BI and SSRS solutions for enhanced reporting and data visualisations. Notable achievements include optimisations and enhancements of large complex SQL schemas, Rob’s skills as an SQL Developer are impressive, amongst his many other coding and IT talents.
Sarah Brown
Operations Manager
Client Accounts & Staff
Client Accounts & Staff
30
Years
Experience
4
Countries
16
Mine Sites
A keen camper, enthusiastic yogi and lover of ocean snorkelling, Sarah is a geologist with over 25 years’ experience in data management. Born in France, raised in South Africa, she found herself in the wilds of Kalgoorlie in the mid-80’s where she started her career working in assay laboratories. This, together with her years of field experience as an exploration geologist, means she comes with vast knowledge literally from the ground up, of all things data related.
Will Turner
Support Manager
Data Capture, GIS, Automation
Data Capture, GIS, Automation
6
Years
Experience
1
Country
4
Mine Sites
Will has industry experience with open pit and underground, geological modelling and resource estimation. His passion is geological data manipulation and teaching others. Will provides invaluable support to our clients' logging in the field under harsh conditions and always goes the extra mile to ensure they can work efficiently with our solutions. In addition to his geology and database administration skills, Will has broad knowledge covering many aspects of IT, hardware, cyber security, automation and various programming languages.
Allyce Zehnder
Senior Consultant
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
13
Years
Experience
3
Countries
5
Mine Sites
With a Bachelor of Science with Honours, Majoring in Geology from the University of Otago, Allyce has 13 years of industry experience in exploration. She is passionate about using her research and analytical skills to generate value and broaden her understanding of economic geology. Allyce's strengths lie in geological mapping, geochemical sampling, historical data acquisition, GIS and database management. Outside of work she enjoys exposing her young family to the unique and varied geology found around Otago, New Zealand, and especially enjoys fossil hunting with them.
Cate Ewin
Senior Consultant
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
28
Years
Experience
2
Countries
0
Mine Sites
A lifelong fascination with maps and a talent for data management is what led Cate into Spatial Information Systems for the public and private sector. From there Cate's desire grew to sharing her knowledge through vocational training and now to database administration.
Dave Wootton
Systems Engineer
Web Developer
Web Developer
30
Years
Experience
2
Countries
0
Mine Sites
Dave is a long serving and valuable member of the Expedio Team with wide ranging IT and development skills. As Systems Engineer he provides IT support both internally and to our clients, ensuring we all have the right tools to get the job done.
Emily Abbott
Senior Consultant
Database Administration
Database Administration
20
Years
Experience
1
Country
11
Mine Sites
Hailing from Kalbarri in WA, Emily has a Bachelor of Applied Geology from Curtin University, and a Diploma of Gemmology from the Gemology Society of Australia. Emily brings a wealth of data modelling experience, built over the last 20 years working in the industry across 11 mine sites.
Ian MacIntosh
Project Manager
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
25
Years
Experience
8
Countries
25
Mine Sites
A Geologist with 25 years experience in exploration, mining and resource data management in a variety of commodities and locations around the globe. Ian adapts rapidly to new situations and proactively applies his data and project management skills to 'get the job done' to a high standard, delivering high quality results to his clients. Ian is passionate about building relationships with people, understanding workflows and constant process improvement.
Jane Capp
Senior Consultant
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
28
Years
Experience
1
Country
3
Mine Sites
Jane started out as a Project Geologist at Sunrise Dam in WA, before moving to the NT and working at Pine Creek and Brocks Creek. She began contracting in 2002, and since then has focussed on providing GIS and database geological services in the mineral industry. Jane's expertise in historic compilations and interrogating open source data is second to none.
Jane McIntyre
Senior Consultant
Database Administration
Database Administration
23
Years
Experience
1
Country
3
Mine Sites
Jane started out as a Project Geologist at Sunrise Dam in WA, before moving to the NT and working at Pine Creek and Brocks Creek. She began contracting in 2002, and since then has focussed on providing GIS and database geological services in the mineral industry. Jane's expertise in historic compilations and interrogating open source data is second to none.
Dr Jude Anderson
Principal Consultant
Data Modelling & Analytics
Data Modelling & Analytics
26
Years
Experience
5
Countries
15
Mine Sites
Jude is a computer analyst and data management specialist with over 30 years experience. She commenced her career in Kalgoorlie and has consulted for many mining and exploration companies in a variety of locations and commodities. She is proficient in all facets of data management and has designed solutions for Mine Production data, Land Access, Reconciliation, Document Control, Metallurgical and Mill processes. Jude is an expert at solution design, workflow auditing, multi-faceted reporting and advanced data delivery.
Kaz Braid
Administrator
People & Culture
People & Culture
20
Years
Experience
1
Country
0
Mine Sites
With more than 20 years’ experience, first as an Executive Assistant supporting senior and Board executives in Local and State government, private enterprise, global investment banking, and for the last 5 years as Project Support and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator (Customer Experience) in local government, Kaz's self awareness, diplomatic skills, wicked experience, organisational talent and sense of humour has given her a unique ability to deliver key admin and payroll experiences for our growing team.
Lara Groves
Principal Consultant
Managing Director
Managing Director
28
Years
Experience
4
Countries
26
Mine Sites
Lara is a geologist with over 30 years industry experience in hard rock exploration and mining. She has been with Expedio since 2003 as a consultant and has since worked her way through to full partner and now owner of Expedio. She has extensive knowledge of best practice data management solution design from field data collection through to corporate and government reporting. She enjoys close collaboration with clients and software providers to deliver tailored solutions for data handling across all commodities and project types.
Meredith Hopkins
Senior Consultant
Database Administration
Database Administration
21
Years
Experience
1
Country
10
Mine Sites
Meredith spent way more time at Uni than she needed to studying Economics before completing a Science degree with Honours. After forays into exploration, resource development and mining across multiple commodities, it was work-life balance and a bit of OCD that pulled her in the direction of data management. She spends her spare time fostering her family’s sporting interests and serving on a couple of committees.
Pero Despotovic
Senior Consultant
GIS & Database Administration
GIS & Database Administration
22
Years
Experience
9
Countries
28
Mine Sites
Pero is a versatile and multi-lingual professional who brings a wealth of experience in both IT and Geosciences. Based in Vancouver, he has worked in many diverse countries and has gained a global perspective on exploration, mining, and project evaluation. With a Master of Science in Geology, Pero is skilled in targeting the major commodity types and has a strong background in database and GIS technologies.
Pero has also spent many years working in IT support and analytics, where he has honed his skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting. His cooperative approach and positive attitude make him a great team player and we look forward to the contributions he will make to our clients' success.
Sarah Brown
Operations Manager
Client Accounts & Staff
Client Accounts & Staff
30
Years
Experience
4
Countries
16
Mine Sites
A keen camper, enthusiastic yogi and lover of ocean snorkelling, Sarah is a geologist with over 25 years’ experience in data management. Born in France, raised in South Africa, she found herself in the wilds of Kalgoorlie in the mid-80’s where she started her career working in assay laboratories. This, together with her years of field experience as an exploration geologist, means she comes with vast knowledge literally from the ground up, of all things data related.
Vidhi Doshi
Senior Consultant
Database Administration
Database Administration
15
Years
Experience
1
Country
3
Mine Sites
A proven talent in the field of Geology, Vidhi has extensive experience in GIS data sets, geological data management and reporting, map production, and database skills having worked with various mineral industries and government organisations across the globe. Vidhi has a Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Central Queensland University in Sydney together with a Master of Science in Geology and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the Gujarat University of India. Vidhi thrives in achieving maximum operational impact for her portfolio of clients.
Will Turner
Support Manager
Data Capture, GIS, Automation
Data Capture, GIS, Automation
6
Years
Experience
1
Country
4
Mine Sites
Will has industry experience with open pit and underground, geological modelling and resource estimation. His passion is geological data manipulation and teaching others. Will provides invaluable support to our clients' logging in the field under harsh conditions and always goes the extra mile to ensure they can work efficiently with our solutions. In addition to his geology and database administration skills, Will has broad knowledge covering many aspects of IT, hardware, cyber security, automation and various programming languages.