Craig Chandler

Craig Chandler

Decision Support Specialist and Solution Architect.
(and Application Developer)

About Craig Chandler

Hi, I'm Craig Chandler. I've spent over 25 years working with customers to design and develop analytical tools for capacity planning, scheduling, and risk management using a range of platforms.

I have been a member of the InterDynamics Application Development and Decision Support team since December 1999 and have been involved in a range of activities from supply chain modeling, supply chain strategy assessment, human fatigue algorithm implementation, through to the development of the core Planimate® simulation/development platform.

Over the years, I've gained extensive experience in modeling customizable supply chain networks and I have designed and provided analytical tools across a range of industries including groups such as DSTO, Coles Myer, Alcoa, Hitachi, Orica Explosives, and Port Authority of NY & NJ. Rail modeling experience includes capacity planning models for BHP Billiton iron ore in Western Australia, Aurizon coal, Queensland Rail bulk freight, CBG bauxite rail in West Africa, and Inteplan coal rail operations in the Hunter Valley.

Experience

Senior Decision Support Specialist / Solution Architect

InterDynamics Pty. Ltd (December 1999 – Present)

InterDynamics

Founded in 1992, InterDynamics works with some of the world's leading names in transportation, logistics, mining, and manufacturing, providing decision support solutions and fatigue risk management methodologies.

  • Design and develop decision support solutions with clients.
  • Contribute development to the Planimate platform.
  • Cross-platform software implementation of leading bio-mathematical fatigue algorithms.
  • Develop and run training courses on discrete event simulation with the Planimate simulation platform.
  • Full stack design and development on internal client-facing products using Angular, Angular Material, RxJS for front end, and .NET for backend.
  • Architect cloud systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and security using Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.

Projects

Rental Property ROI Tracker (2024)

Developed and hosted a web application on Google Cloud Platform for tracking rental property income and costs. Utilized Angular for the front end and Firebase for backend services, including authentication and REST API endpoints.

Check it out here.

RentROI Screenshot

Mineral Resources Ltd Iron Ore Capacity Model (2023)

Developed a visually informative and calibrated simulation model for the Iron Ore operations of Mineral Resources Ltd. The model demonstrates the dynamics and interactions of the iron ore supply chain from the ROM stockpile through to Ship Loading.

  • Determined system capacity under initial and target process times and infrastructure.
  • Supported analysis for determining future capacity under various operating scenarios.
  • Enabled studies of the impacts of various maintenance schedules and system outages.
  • Provided outputs including ship loaded tonnes, cycle times, and utilization reports for all assets and transport fleets.

Bowen Rail Capacity Model (2023)

Developed a visually informative and calibrated simulation model for Bowen Rail's rail operations. The model demonstrates the dynamics and interactions of train cycles within the Aurizon and CRN railway networks as part of the broader logistics supply chain.

  • Provided insights into interactions between trains and system capacity under current and future process times and infrastructure.
  • Supported analysis for determining future capacity under various operating scenarios.
  • Enabled studies of the impacts of maintenance schedules and system outages.
  • Outputs included train cycle times, tonnage throughput rates, utilization reports, and more.

FAID Quantum Multi-Tenant Web Application (2020)

FAID Quantum is a Progressive Web Application (PWA) providing advanced fatigue analysis of work schedules. The application leverages full stack development combining Angular and C# .NET Core.

  • Designed and implemented a multi-tenant architecture to support various client organizations with isolated data environments.
  • Developed a responsive and user-friendly interface using Angular, ensuring seamless performance across different devices.
  • Integrated C# .NET Core backend services to handle complex data processing and analysis.
  • Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms to ensure data security and privacy for multiple tenants.
  • Utilized RESTful APIs for efficient data exchange between the front end and back end.
  • Provided detailed reports and visualizations to help clients understand and mitigate fatigue risks in their workforce schedules.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing, deployment, and maintenance of the application.

For more information, visit the FAID Quantum website or download the FAID Quantum Web User Guide.

FAID Quantum Screenshot

InterDynamics Licensing (2019)

Developed a Progressive Web Application (PWA) for product and license distribution, enabling customers to receive updates to products and license renewals seamlessly.

  • Designed and implemented a user-friendly interface using Angular, providing a smooth and responsive user experience.
  • Integrated backend services with C# .NET Core to handle complex licensing operations and secure data transactions.
  • Implemented a notification system to alert users about product updates and license renewals in real-time.
  • Ensured secure authentication and authorization to protect user data and manage access control.
  • Utilized RESTful APIs for efficient communication between the front end and back end.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the system met business needs.

For more information, visit the InterDynamics Licensing website.

InterDynamics Licensing Screenshot

Roy Hill Rail Operations (2017)

Developed a comprehensive simulation platform to analyze the impact of various rail scheduling methods on system tonnage throughput and operational productivity.

  • Enhanced existing simulation model to include high-level process delays at the mine and port, demonstrating constraints and operational productivity impacts.
  • Implemented features such as single rake roll-over at the port, mainline driver modeling, and scheduled maintenance closures.
  • Provided a user-friendly interface and deployed as a standalone executable with dynamic screens featuring zoom and pan capabilities.
  • Added options for additional Train Loadout (TLO) and Car Dumper facilities, with user-controlled operational settings.
  • Included use of refuge spurs as optional passing loops and provided dynamic train graph displays at both consist and rake levels.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the system met business needs, delivering a full system over a 10-week schedule with partial functionality available after 5 weeks.

Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée Bauxite Supply Chain Expansion (2015)

Analyzed the total supply chain capability and reported on expansion options to the total Mine–Port supply chain.

FAID Quantum Bio-Mathematical Sleep Prediction Algorithm (2015)

Implemented a new bio-mathematical sleep prediction algorithm for fatigue reporting, supporting cross-language and cross-platform implementations.

Port Authority of NY & NJ World Trade Center Truck Arrival Scheduling System (2010)

Developed a solution to facilitate the management of truck arrivals at the WTC construction site through the life of its rebuild.

Coles Myer Supply Chain Transformation Project (2003)

Provided simulation services to visualize the new supply chain network options and generate projected data on transportation, product, and product handling equipment flow.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (1999), Adelaide University

Skills

  • Cloud Solution Architect (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Angular, Angular Material, RxJS (Front End Development)
  • .NET (Backend Development)
  • Discrete event simulation (Planimate)
  • Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code
  • Full Stack Development
  • Azure DevOps, Git
  • C/C++, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, VB
  • Data design (Document DB, Relational)
  • System admin (Linux)

Contact Me

Feel free to email to discuss my work, or to just say hello!

craig.chandler@gmail.com