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Newmont Boddington
Leading site technology at Boddington
A team of 20, site leadership responsibility and technology delivery for a record-setting autonomous haulage implementation.
Site technology leadership
Mining technology leader · Western Australia
Mining technology.
Technical leadership.
From architecture to operations
Technical depth.
Operational perspective.
Ian makes complex technology understandable through clear diagrams, useful documentation and communication that connects technical teams with business and operational leaders.
He balances sound architecture with the judgement to move into delivery. From leading a site technology team of 20 to implementing global OT platforms, he stays close to the decisions that matter and gives teams ownership of the work.
His “vibe coder” approach combines domain knowledge with AI-assisted coding to build rapid prototypes and simple applications—including a self-service tool that cut test environment provisioning from four days to eight minutes.
Capability map
Connected by design.
Select a capability to follow its relationship to reviewed projects and roles. The connections show documented experience, not proficiency scores.
01 / Capability
Autonomy and fleet systems
Connecting fleet-management, onboard and field systems into operating mine environments.
Career evidenceSenior Technical Architect · FortescueSenior Technical Architect · Fortescue, HaulX AutonomyFMS Analyst · Newmont BoddingtonSenior Operational Technology Engagement Manager · NewmontSite Technology Manager · Newmont Boddington
02 / Capability
Operational technology platforms and architecture
Taking architecture from designs and documentation through to budgets, procurement, configuration and site implementation. Using domain knowledge and AI-assisted coding to build rapid prototypes and simple applications.
Project evidenceA common OT foundation across four continentsTaking HaulX from development into operationsVibe coder: from four days to eight minutes
Career evidenceSenior Technical Architect · FortescueSenior Technical Architect · Fortescue, HaulX AutonomyGlobal Network Administrator · NewmontSenior Operational Technology Engagement Manager · Newmont
03 / Capability
Connectivity and security
Building resilient links between mobile equipment, field networks, compute platforms and secure users.
Project evidenceLeading site technology at BoddingtonA common OT foundation across four continentsTaking HaulX from development into operationsUnderground communications at Subika
Career evidenceSenior Network Engineer · BAE SystemsSenior Technical Architect · FortescueSenior Technical Architect · Fortescue, HaulX AutonomyFMS Analyst · Newmont BoddingtonGlobal Network Administrator · NewmontRegional Network Administrator · NewmontSenior Operational Technology Engagement Manager · NewmontSite Technology Manager · Newmont Boddington
04 / Capability
Technology leadership and delivery
Making complex technology understandable through clear diagrams, useful documentation and communication that connects technical decisions with business priorities. Staying close to teams at decision points while giving them ownership of delivery.
Project evidenceLeading site technology at BoddingtonA common OT foundation across four continentsTaking HaulX from development into operationsUnderground communications at SubikaVibe coder: from four days to eight minutes
Career evidenceSenior Technical Architect · FortescueSenior Technical Architect · Fortescue, HaulX AutonomySenior Operational Technology Engagement Manager · NewmontSite Technology Manager · Newmont Boddington
Selected work
Evidence from complex environments.
Site leadership, global platforms, production fleet systems and practical tools. Explore the challenge, Ian’s contribution and the outcome.
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02
Newmont
A common OT foundation across four continents
Principal architecture, design and hands-on implementation of Newmont’s Operational Technology Infrastructure Stacks across six sites.
Principal architecture and implementation
03
Fortescue
Taking HaulX from development into operations
Primary OT architecture, onboard network design and stakeholder alignment for a fleet management system operating at two Fortescue sites.
Primary OT architecture and deployment management
04
Newmont · Subika, Ghana
Underground communications at Subika
Complete network design and delivery, from interpreting the mine plan to installation oversight, configuration and support handover.
Network design and delivery
05
Fortescue · HaulX
Vibe coder: from four days to eight minutes
AI-assisted development of a self-service tool that let non-technical colleagues create short-lived HaulX test environments.
AI-assisted application development
Operational systems are connected systems.Photography · Ian Bradshaw
Career timeline
Experience in context.
From fleet systems and network operations to global OT architecture and technology leadership, with experience in Australia and the United States since 2008.
- Mar 2025 — Present
Fortescue, HaulX Autonomy
Senior Technical Architect
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Primary OT architect managing HaulX deployment within an established OT security model, adapting the architecture for an evolving application. Held primary responsibility for onboard network definition and architecture and provided in-pit networking expertise.
- July 2022 — Mar 2025
Fortescue
Senior Technical Architect
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Senior technical architecture role at Fortescue, preceding the current HaulX Autonomy role.
- July 2020 — July 2022
Newmont Boddington
Site Technology Manager
Boddington, Western Australia, Australia
Managed the Site Technology Team at Newmont Boddington, overseeing delivery and support of Caterpillar MineStar Command for autonomous haulage. Managed a team of 20 and sat on the site leadership team.
- Aug 2016 — July 2020
Newmont
Senior Operational Technology Engagement Manager
Denver, Colorado, United States · Global remit
Principal architect, designer, owner and implementer of Newmont’s OTIS across six sites in Australia, Africa, South America and North America. Created designs, documentation and configurations, determined budgets, oversaw procurement and implemented at sites.
- Aug 2015 — Aug 2016
BAE Systems
Senior Network Engineer
Denver, Colorado, United States
Supported network operations for a security services provider serving airlines and financial institutions. Developed team documentation standards and a network device risk assessment approach.
- Apr 2014 — Aug 2015
Newmont
Global Network Administrator
Denver, Colorado, United States
Worked with the senior network administrator to support Newmont’s global IT network, including firewalls, data centre networking and VMware NSX.
- Sept 2010 — Apr 2014
Newmont
Regional Network Administrator
Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Responsible for Newmont’s Asia Pacific network, with work spanning mine site networks, office wireless, satellite communications, telephony and exploration connectivity.
- Sept 2008 — Sept 2010
Newmont Boddington
FMS Analyst
Boddington, Western Australia, Australia
Developed and commissioned the Boddington fleet management wireless network and associated technologies from project phase into commercial production.
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