Our Story

We understand that there are never enough hours in the day to complete all the tasks and activities required in an operational setting. Unexpected events and pressing matters often pull us away from vital data analysis. Finding the time to examine, collate and report geotechnical hazards is a constant challenge.

Time…

We believe that geotechnical engineers should focus their time and expertise on solving problems, not wasting valuable hours organising data. However, organising data is a necessary step in solving those very problems. It doesn't make sense for geotechnical engineers to complete detailed inspections only to spend more time manually entering that data into a database.

Some of the most valuable geotechnical information and insights come from thorough pit inspections and leveraging the experience of the engineer on site. In addition, geotechnical engineers must document events, update reports, issue hazard alerts, and craft emails that effectively convey risks.

As a consequence, vital data is either lost or not readily available during critical decision-making moments when geotechnical engineers are asked the simplest yet most difficult questions: Is the slope stable? Is it safe?

We knew there had to be a better way...

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About

Our Mission

Geotech Assist aims to streamline your workflow, enabling you to spend more time analysing data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions to ensure the safety of your mine.

By using the power of artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Geotech Assist simplifies data entry, retrieval, and reporting, giving you the tools and the information you need when it matters most.

Founders

Richard Shellam

Calvin Adams

Calvin is a co-founder of Geotech Assist and a software engineer with a Master's degree in Mathematics and another in Data Science.

Calvin's career started in the defence industry working on niche research and development projects through to high availability, mission critical systems. He then moved to managing engineering teams at startups, bringing AI to the automotive and silicone chip manufacturing industries.

Richard is a co-founder of Geotech Assist and a chartered geotechnical engineer with extensive operational experience in open pit mines across the world.

Richard has witnessed and experienced firsthand the challenges of organising and accessing crucial geotechnical data when time is short. He created Geotech Assit, recognising the potential of machine learning and large language models in addressing these issues.

Alongside his role at Geotech Assist, Richard is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Mining One, a leading mining consultancy. This dual role allows him to stay closely connected to the industry's evolving needs and challenges, ensuring Geotech Assist remains a tailored and effective solution for the geotechnical community.