MAKING MINING TECHNOLOGY MORE ACCESSIBLE
Our Story
Fresh out of university in 2005, Tom and Joe entered the mining industry and soon found themselves at mine sites around the world who were waking up to the potential that their mining technology offered.
They noticed that talented, passionate people were struggling to tackle operational challenges using fleet management or condition monitoring systems because nobody truly understood the technology and data enough to turn potential into reality.
Tom and Joe both felt that these systems could be harnessed much more effectively to make data-driven decisions based on measurable facts.
In 2016 they formed MTS and with it banished memories of stopwatches by the side of haul roads and grainy digital cameras. The idea was to reconnect mines with their technology and provide the expertise needed to start putting these systems to work as intended, and with a little imagination, push them even further.
Fast forward to today and there are still plenty of mines with expensive technology sitting idle, ignored or misconfigured, and the vast, rich datasets they produce left untouched. Yet most of the same operational challenges remain.
It shouldn’t be this way, mining technology doesn’t need to be so complicated.
Our Mission
Mining technology is advancing quickly, but it still relies heavily on a range of inputs from people. Any mine around the world should have access to comprehensive, cost-effective training for its people and advanced, flexible support for its technology.
We believe that all mines should be able to:
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Use their technology to safeguard both their people and the environment.
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Easily access the support required to utilise their technology to its maximum potential.
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Harness all of their data to identify and solve operational challenges.
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Access timely, comprehensive reporting, and suitable visualisations to disseminate information.
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Demonstrate a realistic and appropriate roadmap to maintain their technology into the future.
Put simply, we want to reconnect mines with their technology, help them turn their data into actionable information and extract maximum value from their investments.
Our Values
Inclusion &
Diversity
Sustainable
Solutions
Community
Support
Solutions-focused
Environmental
Impact
Partnership
Meet Our Team
Joe Atkinson
Joe is an expert in mining technology optimisation, with over 15 years’ experience of unlocking Mining Fleet Management Systems to create reliable, efficient and cost-effective solutions that enable mines to interpret their asset health and mine operations data.
Joe has a solid industry background, having previously worked for Caterpillar, Mantrac and First Quantum Minerals.
Joe is passionate about connecting mines with their data. His speciality is integrating datasets from multiple OEM systems (Jigsaw, Modular and MineStar) into a single point of access for consumption in downstream reporting and mining short interval control.
Tom Jordan
Tom is a leading specialist in the design, development and implementation of cutting-edge asset health and short interval control solutions. After 15 years in the mining industry, Tom has a deep understanding of the post-technology implementation landscape, and has a proven track record of delivering advanced asset health support.
Tom previously worked for Unatrac, where he was responsible for developing a MineStar Health equipment solutions department serving clients in the Oil & Gas and Mining industries, and building successful relationships across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the CIS region.
Holly Roberts
Holly is an operational excellence specialist with over 15 years of cross-industry experience in service-led and technology-based sectors. She is dedicated to ensuring MTS clients receive unparalleled service and exceptional outcomes.
In her role, she prioritizes the maintenance of top-tier processes and procedures to guarantee excellence. Additionally, as the leader of our people management, Holly provides essential support to our team, fostering an environment that enables them to perform at the highest level.
Jonny Witter
Jonny is a Mining Engineer and Camborne School of Mines (CSM) alumni, with a background in open pit haulage optimisation at Imerys Minerals UK. His speciality lies in using fleet management system data to drive operational improvements in load and haul productivity.
Jonny’s experience includes delivering a six-month Cat MineStar training and optimisation programme at a large iron ore mine in Southern Africa in 2019, and more recently, the migration of legacy Xcelcius mining operations dashboards to powerful, integrated Tableau interfaces.
Kai Deuker
Kai Deuker, a Geotechnical/Mining Engineer from Camborne School of Mines, brings a wealth of experience from UK tunnelling and heavy civils projects. Leveraging his expertise, he has transitioned into a role focused on utilising site systems technical data to effectively advise operations on how to maximise production, safety, sustainability and asset life.
With experience working with a large number of global operations, he is able to distinguish unique challenges offering specialist advice and technical training.
At MTS, Kai is committed to advancing mining technological innovation, specifically in Mining Engineering applications. His approach involves delving into previously unexplored data, to draw insights and deliver robust optimization solutions.
Shane McQuillan
Shane McQuillan, a Mine Geologist from Camborne School of Mines with a background in all things underground from Tara Mines, Ireland. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable resource extraction and how to leverage technology to achieve this goal.
At MTS, Shane utilizes his expertise to advise clients on how to not just mine rock but also data for the benefit of the operation. With affiliations including the Institute of Geologists of Ireland (MIT) and the Camborne School of Mines Association (MCSM), he offers invaluable insights to facilitate well-informed decision-making.
Kea Menyatsoe
Kea is a highly-skilled Project and Program Manager with a specialism in data visualisation. She has a strong background in delivering Agile customised reporting solutions, ROI analysis and technical fleet management system training for mining operations across Southern Africa.
Kea’s experience includes 10 years with Southern Africa’s largest Caterpillar dealership, where she led group strategy on process improvement, automation, Cat MineStar technical support and delivering in-house Business Objects training.
Marian Sulek
Marian has over 12 years of experience, working extensively with a Cat dealership, in product support, assets management, and assets health for Earthmoving as well as Energy and Transportation equipment.
He is passionate about creating custom reporting solutions based on asset telematics and equipment health data, troubleshooting, and resolving customers’ on-site issues.
Marian has also actively been involved in Cat Customer Value Agreement (CVA) development, budgeting of the Operating and Owning costs, Life Cycle Costs, Service Options authoring.
Olga Aleksyeyeva
Olga is an Administration Manager with over 15 years of hands-on experience in the industry. At MTS, she oversees all administrative activities, to ensure seamless day to day operations.
Additionally, Olga plays a pivotal role in planning and organizing team events, fostering a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Maryna Movchan
Maryna is an accomplished Data Analyst, who brings with her, over 9 years of expertise, blending a robust financial background with proficiency in data visualization. Her experience spans the IT industry (B2B) and FMCG business, showcasing a versatile skill set.
Maryna excels in cross-functional analytics, specializing in reports automation using tools like Tableau, Looker, and SQL. She is a proven specialist in KPI and SaaS metrics analysis, as well as adept in data modeling.
Maryna’s passion for learning new technologies and tackling challenging tasks underscores her commitment to continuous growth and excellence in her field.
Yuliia Radzivil
Yuliia is a highly-skilled Data Analytics & Visualization Engineer with over five years of hands-on industry experience.
Eager to embrace fresh challenges and technologies, she helps clients harness the full potential of their data through powerful visualizations and interactive dashboards. Yuliia excels in designing and constructing intricate BI reports that benefit mining operations worldwide.
Her expertise ranges over a wide array of tools, including Tableau Desktop, Prep, and Cloud, Power BI, Power BI Query, DAX Studio, and Vertipaq Analyzer.
Olha Kokun
Olha Kukun is an experienced BI Developer, and brings with her an array of skills ranging from Data modelling, to Data analysis and Visualisation.
In her role with MTS, she helps clients make better use of their data by designing and developing dynamic dashboards, reports, and graphs using Power BI
Nataliia Bilokur
Nataliia is a Business Intelligence Engineer at MTS. Nataliia brings a wealth of experience in a diverse array of tools, ranging from JSON to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), DAX, Tableau, Google BigQuery, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL.
Her primary focus at MTS is to assist our clients in gaining a deeper understanding of their data through the creation of intuitive and insightful dashboards.
Viacheslav Brui
Viacheslav has more than 7 years of experience in the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of applications using Microsoft SQL Server tools, RDBMS tools, and designing DWH, ETL. Viacheslav has delivered enterprise solutions in different domain areas, such as healthcare, insurance, retail, etc. He also has experience with developing solutions using PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Talend DI, Cognos and TM1.
Nadiia Nechypir
Nadiia is an experienced Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience. As a vital part of our team, Nadiia assumes the crucial role of preparing data sources for our dashboards.
Her responsibilities include collecting, cleaning up, transforming, and aggregating data to align with specific business needs.
Mykyta Rusynyk
Mykyta is an accomplished Data Engineer and SQL Developer at MTS. With a year of impactful contributions, Mykyta has played a key role in integrating and implementing new processes, such as Minestar and Snowflake.
Specializing in the management of client databases, he ensures optimal performance, sustainability, and security.
Natalie Galyona
Nataliia is a dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer, overseeing the quality of both Haul Road Explorer (HRE) and Business Intelligence (BI) systems.
In her HRE role at MTS, Nataliia meticulously designs and implements comprehensive test plans and cases, manages bug tracking, and conducts rigorous regression testing.
For the BI team, she ensures the precision and reliability of reports and dashboards, verifying that data and information align with business standards.
Jean-Marc Mbouma
Jean Marc is a Senior software engineer with 10 years of experience in developing software and providing enterprise-level solutions. He is a proven professional who specialises in C#, .Net, Java, VB.net, VB6, JavaScript, C++ and Python.
Jean Marc previously spent 6 years developing software for the pharmaceutical industry, but more recently has delivered robust customised development projects for mining companies around the world for short term planning, short interval control and asset health data analysis.
Kristina Miroshnykova
Kristina Miroshnykova is an experienced Product Manager with over a decade of experience in the field. Her focus on developing value-driven solutions for businesses aligns seamlessly with MTS’s vision.
Her background in clinical psychology helps her bring a deep understanding of human behaviour to the tech industry, giving her the ability to bridge the gap between technically sound and human-centred solutions.
Having worked closely with designers and engineers to define innovative products for future market needs, Kristina will continue to manage and develop Haul Road Explorer, MTS’s intuitive, browser-based haulage analysis tool.
Serhii Zelensky
Serhii is a Senior Database Engineer with a strong track record of designing and managing database systems. His expertise in database architecture and optimization has enabled him to deliver high-performing, scalable, and secure databases to multiple clients.
With over a decade of experience in the industry, Serhii continues to resolve complex database issues through innovative problem-solving.
Artem Ponomarenko
Artem is a Front-End Developer with over five years of experience in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. With a track record of working with various frameworks, including React, Angular, and Vue, Artem excels in creating rich, user-friendly interfaces for web applications.
Proficient in agile development methodologies and version control systems, Artem is committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends through continuous learning of new technologies and best practices.
Edgard Hangban
Edgard is a passionate full-stack Software Developer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in web and mobile development using .NET Core. At MTS, his primary focus is on maintaining and enhancing the Haul Road Explorer, through feature implementation, and quality assurance.
Edgard’s commitment extends beyond HRE, as he actively contributes to the development and maintenance of various other MTS software solutions like CBAM, TET, COOKBOOK, and more.
With a deep-seated enthusiasm for technology, Edgard is a key asset in helping our clients optimize their operational productivity.
Tetyana Boiko
Tetyana is MTS’s QA Engineer, boasting a track record of over 3 years in the industry. Her primary role is to ensure the quality and reliability of software products, and she achieves this by designing and executing test cases, identifying and reporting defects, collaborating with the development team to resolve issues.
By automating tasks that elevate productivity and accuracy, Tetyana is helping MTS’s mission of making operations simpler for mines across the globe.
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