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Modelling and Simulation
SPA Australia supports capability development and enables robust decision-making for complex problems. We draw on a suite of specialised and proprietary tools, applying the most appropriate approach based on data, timeframes and the level of analytical fidelity required.
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Experience
SPA Australia’s modelling and simulation team comes from a diverse background, from experience supporting data driven analysis and visualisation, to the development of games. We have experience using a wide variety of analysis tools – from the simplest of tools within the Microsoft Office suite, through to proprietary SPA tools, independently developed over more than 50 years.
To achieve the best outcome for our clients, we will use the most appropriate tools to suit the problem based on the level of fidelity needed for the analysis, as well as the level of data, and time available.
We quickly work with our clients to understand the problem, and the team then works through an analysis plan. We scope and assess the catalogue of modelling and simulation tools that may be available and recommend an approach aligned with security requirements of the analysis as appropriate.
Skills & expertise
Our team delivers high-quality, high-impact advanced modelling and simulation to support capability development and decision-making, empowering government and Defence clients with actionable, data-driven insights.
We combine leading-edge decision analytics methodologies with sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to optimise processes, manage risks and improve outcomes in complex and high-stakes environments.
Examples of our modelling and simulation capabilities include:
Data and Decision Analytics
- Data analysis and visualisation
- Mathematical optimisation
- Network analysis
Simulation and Visualisation
- Discrete-event simulation
- Agent-based modelling
- Systems dynamics modelling
- Scripting
- Game development
Engineering and Capability Integration
- Model-Based systems engineering
- Mission engineering
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People
Anthony Ween
Principal Advisor
National Lead – Defence & Analytics
Tye Young
Modelling and Simulation Team Leader
Sean King
Principal Advisor
Strategy and Markets Lead
David Brown CSM
Expert Advisor
Director – Maritime
Portia Wolf
Expert Advisor
Director – Space and Cyber
Wayne Coulston
Expert Advisor
Director – Federal Government
Craig Johnstone
Military Operations Analyst
Marcelo Lagos
Military Operations Analyst
Joe Erskine
Military Operations Research Analyst
Norm McMurray
Program Analyst
Banjo Ward
Software Engineer
Benjamin Wharton
Software Engineer