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Nigel Stevenson

Director

Nigel Stevenson is the founder of Neo Consulting. He has worked in the electrical industry since 1986, when he commenced an industrial electrical apprenticeship at Tasman Pulp and Paper in Kawerau. Nigel’s early work experience provided him with a sound understanding of buildable design concepts and an ability to communicate effectively with everyone, from shop-floor to boardroom.

Most of Nigel’s post-graduate experience has been in the field of industrial electrical and controls systems. He’s adept at every aspect of Neo’s work, from specification, design, programming, construction, testing and commissioning through to complete project management.

At Neo, a primary focus for Nigel is the professional development of engineers and the development of tools to make delivery of projects quicker, easier and more accurate. Nigel has been instrumental in developing a library of standard designs and cementing the quality procedures within Neo.

Off duty, Nigel enjoys spending time travelling and running.

Alexia Scheuermann

Office Manager

Alexia is the office manager at Neo Consulting. She joined in 2018, following similar support roles in a variety of industries. Alexia has been involved in the set-up of the support systems network within Neo. She also has a real passion for cultural development of the Neo team, and for the health and safety compliance aspects of her role.

Originally from Argentina, Alexia loves exploring the great New Zealand outdoors. She also enjoys fitness, bee-keeping and reading.

Frank Kassai

Senior Engineer

Frank is a senior electrical engineer at Neo Consulting. He joined Neo in 2018 with more than 25 years’ experience in the electrical sector; 14 of these were in the baggage-handling industry. Frank also has considerable experience in process control for the freight, food and beverage sectors, gained while working for Heinz, ABB and other major industrial firms.

Outside of work, Frank is a mad-keen soccer and cricket fan, fisherman and fitness enthusiast.

Dima Ibrahim

Senior Engineer

Dima is a senior design engineer at Neo Consulting. Since graduating with a BE from the University of Auckland in 2003, she has developed significant expertise in the detailed design of motor control systems, telemetry, PLC hardware and instrumentation. Additionally, Dima has considerable experience with site supervision, commissioning, project management, specification and documentation development. She is a well-grounded, practical engineer and an asset to Neo.

To relax, Dima enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Dominic Hollewand

Business Advisor

Dominic provides business advice and support at Neo Consulting. He has extensive experience in both the consulting and asset-intense utility environments.

With both a Bachelor of Engineering and a Diploma in Business, Dominic has a valuable skill set for working in the control systems field. His career spans a range of industries, including industrial chemicals, petrochemicals, water and wastewater.  

Dominic spent 20+ years with an asset owner/operator developing expertise in the management and delivery of control systems and, more latterly, the commercial and programme delivery of complex, high value, multi-year capital portfolios. He’s particularly interested in business improvement, and the fusion of people and technology to leverage efficiency.

Dominic enjoys spending his personal time with family and exploring New Zealand.

Richie Murray

Principal Engineer

Richie is a principal engineer at Neo Consulting. Since graduating with a BE from the University of Auckland in 2007, he has been heavily involved in the water and wastewater sector.

Over the years, Richie has been exposed to a wide variety of sites and processes. This experience has provided him with unique insight into how mechanical, electrical and control systems inter-relate. Richie’s knowledge allows him to expertly advise on best-solution results for clients.

Outside of the office, Richie loves to spend time with his young family.

Scott Wilson

Head of Department

Scott is responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of the engineering design team at Neo Consulting. After completing an electrical apprenticeship in the late 1980s, he worked as an electrician before studying electrical and electronic engineering at the University of Auckland. After completing his BE, Scott followed an electrical engineering career path that took him steadily upward to consultant level.

Scott’s specialties are industrial electrical and control system hardware design and project management. He focuses on ensuring quality deliverables, providing technical support to the design team and mentoring young engineers.

Outside of work, Scott is a keen footballer and cricketer.  He also enjoys spending time with his family.

Matthew Leahy

Matthew joined as a graduate engineer in 2018, having previously worked in the electronics industry designing and building battery powered lighting systems for drones in film. Matthew is a self-proclaimed coffee snob, and outside of work he likes to spend his summer weekends hiking or visiting new places around the North Island.

In the winter he tries to get down to Ruapehu as often as possible to spend time snowboarding the slopes.

Pasan Kalupahana

Pasan Kalupahana has 10 years’ electrical engineering and project delivery experience in the water & wastewater industry in Australia and New Zealand. His experience includes, LV electrical power distribution design, control systems and instrumentation design, construction supervision, plant commissioning, project management and contract administration.

He enjoys travelling to a new place every year with his wife on his breaks from work.

Pranav Meelu

Pranav joined as a Graduate Engineer, having previously worked in the aviation industry. Pranav graduated from the University of Auckland with a Master of Engineering specialising in Control and Power systems.

Outside of work Pranav enjoys watching both forms of rugby, as well as being a petrol head.

Alberto Sepnio

Alberto has re-joined last October 2017 as a designer. Alberto’s role is to facilitate, coordinate and manage the entire design drawings of the team. With an electrical engineering degree and proficiency in AutoCAD, he is uniquely placed to consolidate the engineering design drawing aspects.

Moved to New Zealand from the Philippines with his family of four. Outside of work, Alberto has a very keen interest in Basketball through training, playing and coaching.

Greg Blaski

Joined in September, having migrated from South Africa. He is an electrical engineer with seven years’ automation engineering experience in the maize/wheat milling sector.

His experience includes hardware engineering design of Motor Control Centre (MCC) panels, project management and electrical Installation planning for industrial plant control systems. In his spare time, Greg enjoys hiking and the occasional fishing trip.

Paul Bancroft

Paul joined us in 2017 after 6 years with Justswitchboards Ltd. With over 30 years of experience in the Electrical Industry, from Apprentice through to Engineer working on diverse projects from Super Yachts to conveyor systems.

Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends, he can be found on the mountain or in the sea (depending on the season), and if time permits busy DIYing or tinkering in his garage on his classic VWs.

Jude Fernandes

Jude has recently finished studying an Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree at the University of Auckland. Jude’s ability to problem solve allows him to effectively apply his knowledge of electrical systems to practical situations.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with friends and family. Jude is also an avid footballer and badminton player.

Nick Carson

Nick graduated from The University of Auckland in 2014, specialising in control, power and radio systems. Nick’s attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively ensures his understanding of electrical and electronic technologies, and their application to real world problems.

Nick enjoys socialising with friends, staying fit and healthy and has a keen interest in current affairs.

Matthew Watson

Matthew is an electrical engineer with experience across mining, manufacturing and water. He has nine years’ experience in the electrical industry including time as a qualified electrician.

Previously he was an electrical engineer for an Australian open cut coal mine. Matthew enjoys kayaking on the harbour and walking the dog along Muriwai beach.

Jonathan Cuff

Jonathan undertakes detailed design of water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations at Neo; previously he was an automation engineer at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.

Jonathan is also experienced in site upgrade and condition assessments, hazardous area electrical designs and project management. Jonathan is a keen gamer and enjoys trips home to Invercargill.