Our Mission
Harnessing the power of digital twins and AI to minimise energy and carbon emissions from buildings.
We want to revolutionise building energy management, to save over 10Mt of Carbon emissions via cutting-edge technologies, such as Digital Twins and Generative-AI.
Values
Client Centric
Delivering solutions for our clients and their customers that improve the way they work and live.
Inclusive
Creating a friendly environment where people can be themselves without worry of prejudice.
Radical
All our staff commit to work out of their comfort zones in the pursuit of technological solutions to save our clients energy and carbon emissions.
Work to live
We work hard to be at the forefront of digital innovation and grow our business, but prioritise family and mental health above all else. If the surf is up, go surfing!
Team
Nick Tune
CEO, Co-founder, Strategy Lead, Sales & Operations
With over 20 years in Contech and AECO digitalization, Nick has founded two tech businesses, was the Global Technical Engineering Director at ATKINS, and served as Commissioner for the National Infrastructure Commission in Wales.
Prof. Yacine Rezgui
CSO, Co-Founder, Product Innovation Lead
Prof. Yacine is a Professor in Urban Intelligence at Cardiff University, and the Smart Cities Lead Assessor for the European Commission.
Ioan Petri
CAIO, Artificial Intelligence Lead
Ioan is the CAIO of Optimise-AI and Associate Professor at Cardiff University specializing on fast machine learning and edge computing for energy systems. He is a specialist in the development of artificial intelligence techniques using transfer and federated learning, neural networks and genetic algorithms and their subsequent application for energy systems optimization in the built environment.
Thomas Beach
CTO, Product Development Lead
Tom is CTO of Optimise-AI and a Reader in Construction Informatics at Cardiff University, who holds a PhD in Computer Science and has been working in the built environment research field for many years.
Tom’s has expertise in the use of optimisation, machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to create an intelligent built environment.
Simon Thomas
Chair
Serial entrepreneur within the AEC sector with over 20 years SME and Corporate Board experience. A passion for designing commercial structures that can grow with a business, particularly in the built environment sector, whilst putting together leadership teams to ensure a business not only grows but thrives, increasing shareholder value.
Asia Team
Dr. Keyu Chen
COO, APAC Partner
Business Operation, Excellence & Innovation, PR
Keyu has been working as digital transformation strategist in the Build and Environment sector for over 15 years. He is currently a technical committee expert in ISO and is dedicated to promoting standardisation and sustainable development in the build environment sector. Keyu and his team focus on developing international and national standards related to BIM, AI, Data Centres, Carbon Management, ESG, IoT, Sustainability, New Energy, Material as well as providing consultation services and delivery management across the project lifecycle.
Rick Zhai
Commercial Director, APAC Partner
Business Development, Key Account Management, Project Execution
With 15 years in the build environment sector, Rick has served in the international standards organisation, leading ISV of BIM and digital twin technologies, as well as design institution and contruction contractor. He has expertise in business development, product ecosystem management, and also has mature practices in service operation, having contributed to the implementation of design, construction management, and digital consultancy in numerous large-scale projects.