Key people in Azalient

Gordon Duncan is a software engineer who founded Azalient Ltd in 2001. Graduating in 1988, and adding an M.Sc. in 1992, he has been designing and building traffic engineering software since 1994. In that time he has worked with customers and clients worldwide, and spoken at international conferences on traffic simulation in Europe, US, Japan and Australia. His work includes the code for the simulation engine for all versions of Paramics, and the CeeJazz line of plugins that extended its capabilities. In designing Commuter, his aim is to create a product that is powerful yet easy to use, eliminates duplication of effort, and integrates pedestrian travel with private and public transportation.

Gary Millar specialises in traffic and transport planning, predominantly transport modelling. Graduating in 1985, his work has been for regional government in Scotland, transport consultants in the UK and Australia, and software developers in Scotland. For the last 10 years he has focused on micro simulation modelling including developing / testing models, providing user training / support and advice on software requirements. His expertise has been used to provide guidance on good practice for micro simulation modelling in NSW and California and the use of simulation models to provide economic evaluation. Gary has worked on advanced simulation applications including innovative software for intelligent transport systems.

Kevin Gunn is a microsimulation modelling specialist. Graduating in 1997, he has worked in this area for most of his career, and has extensive knowledge of a range of software packages, including S-Paramics, Q-Paramics and VISSIM. He has been responsible for the project management of numerous large models from model build through to validation and option testing phases. These models include Dublin City Centre, Sydney Airport and M25/M1 motorway interchange in UK. Kevin is an accredited trainer of Q-Paramics, has delivered training courses on modelling and demand estimation, and provided support for external users. He is also skilled in advanced topics, including the use of simulation with SCATS (Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System).

Kim Littlejohn is an IT specialist, with considerable experience of marketing and business management. Graduating in 1992, Kim was a key figure in the original Paramics development team and highly influential in the adoption of microsimulation software worldwide. Kim emigrated to Sydney in 1999, and now runs Azalient (Australia) Pty. Ltd.