# Dr Alex Bandini-Maeder

Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder

As the CTO and Co-founder of Geoneon, Alex combines his PhD in earth sciences and extensive geoconsulting experience to address climate disasters' impact on infrastructures and communities. Having successfully led 30+ major energy projects, including offshore wind and subsea cable ventures, he has delivered cost-efficient, sustainable solutions, saving clients significant amounts. Beyond Geoneon, he is a published scientist, specialising in palaeogeography and palaeoclimate studies. His passion for understanding our planet's history drives his commitment to mitigating climate change's effects. With over a decade's expertise, he collaborates globally, striving for strategies that bolster infrastructure resilience while balancing economic growth with environmental preservation.

## Experience

- **Geoneon** Hobart, Australia  
  - Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder  
  2022 - Present  
  - Co-chief Executive Officer & Co-founder  
  2018 - 2022

- **Adjunct Senior Researcher**  
  University of Tasmania  
  2023 - Present  
  Hobart, Australia  
- **Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Consultant**  
  Partnerships for Infrastructure  
  2023 - Present  
  Hobart, Australia  
- **Senior Engineering Geologist & Team Lead**  
  NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute  
  2015 - 2018  
  Perth, Australia  
- **Research Fellow**  
  The University of Western Australia  
  2010 - 2018  
  Perth, Australia  
- **Senior Engineering Geologist & Technical Authority**  
  Fugro  
  2014 - 2015  
  Perth, Australia  
- **Micropalaeontologist**  
  Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)  
  2014  
  Yokohama, Japan  
- **Senior Engineering Geologist**  
  Advanced Geomechanics  
  2011 - 2014  
  Perth, Australia  
- **Research Associate**  
  University of Lausanne - UNIL  
  2004 - 2009  
  Lausanne, Switzerland