Meet The Delonix Solutions’ Team

Premier Engineering & 3D Scanning Firm Perth

Meet the dynamic team at Delonix Solutions, a premier engineering firm based in East Perth, Western Australia.

Renowned for our mining sector prowess, we specialise in delivering successful projects in mineral processing plant design, expansion, and improvements, offering innovative design solutions across the Resources and Heavy Industry sectors.

Alongside our engineering solutions, we’ve also developed cutting-edge data-capturing software, transforming the way you handle heavy 3D scanning data online.

Our Management Team

Philippe Vatin

Founding Director

Philippe’s journey in engineering began with his education at a prestigious French engineering school, the École Spéciale des Travaux Publics (ESTP) in Paris. His interest in engineering began in his teenage years, fuelled by a strong inclination towards technology, computers, programming, and 3D software. Philippe was drawn to engineering due to his passion for physical geometry and physics.

His ambition was to either run an engineering company or create his own. Philippe completed the final year of his master’s degree at RMIT in Melbourne, which was an opportunity to expand his horizons beyond France.

He started his career in Australia with GHD in Perth, where he honed his engineering skills, particularly in computational techniques like finite element analysis.

His career at GHD involved developing procedures for Building Information Modelling (BIM) and adopting new technologies in the industry. After several years at GHD, Philippe sought to expand his capabilities and wrote a business plan for this purpose.

Subsequently, Philippe founded Delonix Solutions.

Delonix Solutions started from scratch, building its reputation project by project. Over five years it grew significantly, expanding its team and project portfolio. Today, the company has over 50 wonderful employees across many disciplines including engineering, drafting, and 3D scanning.

Gareth Blakey

Project Director

Gareth Blakey is a seasoned mining specialist and technical director, bringing over 23 years of experience in project and engineering management across a diverse range of materials, including gold, iron ore, base metals, and battery metals. He aims to leverage his strong technical background and management skills to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, executing projects from initial drilling and test work through to detailed design, shop detailing, fabrication, and construction.

Gareth’s technical expertise is deeply rooted in materials handling, where he is highly regarded for his skills and experience. He has served as an expert witness, consulted on boutique plant designs, and convened the Bulk Materials Handling Society. His project management and engineering technical compatibility, combined with advanced communication skills, diligence, and attention to quality, have consistently delivered value to clients across a portfolio of large and complex projects.
Gareth has managed a diverse range of projects, including power station upgrades, coal supply chain studies, and mechanical engineering research and development. He successfully managed a portfolio of over 200 projects and has led a team of up to 120 engineers through 9 direct reports. Gareth is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, emphasising ethical practice, diligence, high performance, timeliness, and transparent communication, aligning seamlessly with Delonix Solutions’ client-focused values.

Graeme Perkins

Technical Director

Graeme started his engineering career in Brisbane in the mid-1990s. He completed a BEng Mech Hons IIA at the University of Queensland, before moving on to various MEng courses in minerals processing at the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre.

Graeme transferred to Perth, where he subsequently became involved in the engineering design aspects of sustaining capital work on an operating plant. This led to more projects in gold, nickel plant upgrades, tailings cyanide treatment, backfill plants and crushing plants in WA’s goldfields.

During his career, Graeme saw many advantages in using information technology to improve efficiencies at each step of an asset lifecycle, including database technology for knowledge management, CAD, 3D modelling, numerical analysis, and more.

Having worked across the world for almost 10 years, Graeme learnt many lessons in team building in multi-cultural environments. Overall, he loves being part of a team that creates and delivers the business objectives of his clients.

Shane Hassan

Engineering Manager

With a career spanning over 25 years, Delonix Solutions’ Engineering Manager, Shane Hassan, is an invaluable member of our management team. His expertise in the mining, minerals and resources sector covers design, studies, project and construction management, commissioning, operations and maintenance.

Shane has worked on various commodities within Australia and internationally, including rare earths, mineral sands, graphite, coal, gold, copper, nickel, iron ore, lead, zinc, cement and lime.

As a team leader, Shane’s focus is on building and motivating engineering teams to ensure time, quality and cost targets are met alongside safety and constructability aspects. He believes in applying practicable approaches to engineering challenges and zero-based execution methodology.

Shane previously worked for high-profile engineering and construction companies such as Lycopodium, Sedgman, Fluor, Worley, and CPC Engineering before joining Delonix Solutions’ management team in 2024.

Fil Resnik

Business Development Manager

Fil Resnik brings over 25 years of extensive experience in Business Development Management, Sales, and Applications Engineering to his role as Business Development Manager at Delonix Solutions. His career spans diverse sectors including mining, mineral processing, water & wastewater treatment, transport, industrial, oil & gas, and power generation, with specialised knowledge in gold processing operations.

Fil is known for his exceptional ability to cultivate and sustain long-term business relationships both locally and internationally. He is dedicated to collaborating closely with teams to deliver innovative and tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and profitability for clients. Fil’s strategic approach emphasizes providing economical, life-cycle cost solutions that exceed client expectations and contribute to long-term success.

Joining Delonix Solutions Fil brings a proven track record of driving business growth and delivering results. His leadership and commitment to engineering excellence play a crucial role in advancing our mission to provide cutting-edge solutions and exceptional service.

Brian Kiel

People & Culture Manager

Brian joins Delonix Solutions with over 30 years of global business experience mainly across the resources sector, and is a passionate advocate for creating vibrant inclusive cultures and productive workplaces.

Brian is known for his strategic mindset, international perspective, business acumen and thought leadership in people and culture initiatives.

He understands that the true value of any company lies with its people and their development, and his professional career has been marked by a commitment and track record in creating the right organisational environment to allow people to do their best work.

Brian is excited to join the Delonix Solutions team and be able to leverage his knowledge and experience to assist the company in its ongoing growth.

Ricardo Quevedo

Principal Structural Engineer

Ricardo Quevedo is a well-known professional with a long career in the mining sector.

He started his work 35 years ago in Chile, working for Copper Mining Projects.

Ricardo’s ambitions to expand his professional horizons made him to move to Perth in 2006, and he has since been involved in a variety of jobs and commodities including iron, gold, uranium, lithium, and more.

His education was done at the Universidad de Chile, Escuela de Ingenieria (Engineering School) 1986.

Ricardo recently joined Delonix Solutions and has brought all of his experience to help to increase the company’s portfolio.

He has a hands-on approach to work, and especially enjoys working with the Delonix team to achieve great results for our clients.

Daniel Thompson

Project Manager

Daniel joins Delonix Solutions as a proven leader with over 14 years of experience in project management.

As a certified professional structural engineer, he brings a strong technical foundation to his role, allowing him to effectively lead multidisciplinary design teams and deliver complex projects. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach, Daniel excels at planning, executing, and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle. His strong communication skills enable him to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure project success.

Daniel’s expertise lies in managing projects across various stages, from conceptual design to construction and commissioning. He is proficient in utilising industry-standard project management methodologies and tools to optimise project delivery and minimise risks.

Craig McDonnell

Project Manager

With over 23 years, Craig is an experienced project manager renowned for his exceptional leadership and client-centric approach. His extensive experience working with industry giants such as BHP, Alcoa, Newmont Boddington Gold, and Western Power has solidified his reputation as a trusted and reliable partner.

Craig’s expertise encompasses the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualisation to final delivery. His ability to navigate complex technical challenges and foster collaborative teams has resulted in the successful execution of numerous projects. He is adept at balancing competing priorities, optimising resource allocation, and mitigating risks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Beyond his technical proficiency, Craig is a skilled communicator who effectively engages with stakeholders at all levels. His proactive approach to problem-solving, combined with his commitment to client satisfaction, has made him a valuable asset to Delonix Solutions.

“We play a key role in ensuring that our client’s project adds value as intended.

We provide value-creating engineering solutions for clients in resources, heavy industry, and infrastructure. Our integrated approach covers all engineering disciplines, ensuring efficient project execution under EPCM Contracts.”

Philippe Vatin – Delonix Solutions Founding Director

the team behind Delonix Solutions

Our Team’s Expertise

Delonix Solutions’ success is driven by a dedicated and diverse team of over 60 experts, continually growing to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our team brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide range of fields, including structural engineering, piping design, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, surveying and 3d scanning, and design and fabrication drawing.

We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of engineering and management technologies, allowing us to deliver innovative and highly efficient solutions. With a specialised focus on engineering for processing plants and equipment, our team takes on challenging projects encompassing pressure vessels, storage tanks, silos, bins, process buildings, industrial structures, conveyors, vibrating screens, and much more.

At Delonix Solutions, our people are the backbone of our success, and their expertise ensures we consistently bring value to our clients.

Innovative computer-aided design engineering capabilities.

We primarily work within the Resources, Oil and Gas, and Heavy Industry sectors, with a strong foundation built with small to medium size commercial businesses.