MEDIA RELEASE
10 September 2019
Data and Analytics team established at Aurecon to service growing demand
Global engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon has established a new global Data & Analytics team to address increasing demands for technology solutions that transform the design, construction and
management of modern infrastructure.
Eric Louw has been appointed as Director to lead a core group of data scientists and data engineers providing expert
support to Aurecon’s multidisciplinary project teams in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and South Africa. The team will
work closely with specialist groups including the Asset Management and Infrastructure Advisory divisions of Aurecon’s
rapidly growing Advisory business, and the recently-acquired Quartile One business, a market leader in data analytics
within the resources sector.
The Data & Analytics team was established following the success of Aurecon’s Machine Learning Lab that was set up to cater for
clients’ accelerated demand for new technologies in the property, infrastructure, energy, transport and construction
sectors.
Aurecon Chief Digital Officer Dr Andrew Maher said he was delighted to welcome Eric to build Aurecon’s capabilities and
grow revenue in data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence services.
“The last 18 months has seen a significant increase in the application of machine learning in both the design, building
and operation of infrastructure. Demand for data strategy, analytics and decision support applications is drawing
clients to this rapidly growing domain and we are beginning to see our clients ask for these skills in traditional
projects as well as new areas,” Dr Maher said.
“Advances in technology along with increases in data generation present new opportunities to make sense of complex
systems. The use of data to plan and build infrastructure, then operate, maintain and monitor it with unsurpassed
quality of information is opening many doors.”
Eric has more than 30 years of international experience in consulting and industry, focusing on advanced analytics,
technology strategy and business strategy. His track record includes leading strategy, pricing, risk and business
development for Telstra Business, where he played a lead role in the establishment of Telstra Ventures and Telstra
Health. Prior to Telstra, Eric was Managing Partner of Andersen’s Corporate Strategy practice in Australia and Global
Account Manager for Monitor Group.
“A great deal of progress has been achieved with advanced analytics in the consumer space, yet there are plenty of
untapped opportunities to apply similar techniques in engineering, construction, infrastructure, and built
environments,” Mr Louw said.
“These evolving technologies will help us extract insights to better understand engineering data from assets such as
transport infrastructure, utilities and production facilities. For example, advanced data analytics can be used to
better understand how to extend the life of assets, design busy urban precincts, predict airport delays and identify
unsafe activity on work sites.
“I am excited to join Aurecon at this prime time for the company and look forward to building a dedicated team that will
win work and cement Aurecon’s position as a market leader in this area," said Mr Louw.
Contact details
Danielle Bond
Head of Marketing & Communications, Aurecon
T +61 3 9975 3138 F +61 3 9975 3444 M +61 412 870 987
About Aurecon
Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it. We’ve reimagined engineering.
Our clients’ ideas and aspirations drive all that we do. We work alongside them like no other firm to co-create clever,
innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges, adding value across the project lifecycle through
deep technical and advisory expertise. We serve our clients across a range of markets, in locations worldwide. Hardwired
in our DNA are engineering, design and the deep need to leave a legacy. We are as diverse as we are dynamic. As curious
as we are clever.
Drawing on our deep pool of knowledge, we bring vital engineering experience, technical capability and design expertise
to the table. Then we listen deeply and intently. We see the opportunities, possibilities and potential that others
don’t. Through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we collaborate with our clients to re-imagine, shape and
design a better future.
We believe humanity depends on engineering; and we recognise we have a broader stewardship role to play. A deep
responsibility to hold. As we continually strive for a life in balance, Aurecon clients will be both future ready and
engineered for life.
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