The co.lab network unites creative and technical experts to bring your vision to life. 

From architects, data scientists, economists, planners, anthropologists, strategists to artists, we build a team that brings deep local and global insights across industries and technical backgrounds, bespoke to your goals. 

At our core, we have a dynamic team who are the driving force in delivering innovation and growth.

Our Core

At the core of our network and daily operations, we have a dynamic and dedicated team who are the driving force behind our innovation and growth.

  • Starting his digital career early in the 90’s with MS-Dos mastery to navigating user design and product deployment in the finance sector, James is an experienced Non-Executive Director and strategic advisor who has extensive experience driving strategy and innovation across sectors in Australia.

    With a strong design and systems thinking background, particularly in complex operating environments, James has advised companies and governments on how to unleash their potential from an enterprise level through to product design and deployment delivering significant commercial and ESG results.

    A keen whiteboard strategist, data guru and gaming-dad, James loves embracing the uncertainty of strategy and the power of digital innovation to make an impact for future generations.

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  • James is an Urban Planner and digital leader who has worked with a diverse range of clients and technical disciplines to deliver successful land development, infrastructure and place building projects across Australia. He is driven to deliver exceptional client experiences and holds himself and his team to a high standard.

    James leads the Spatial Analytics team and sees his role as an opportunity for element to explore exciting new ways of adding value to clients' projects. Through this work, James is leveraging detailed Retail Gravity Models, Human Movement Data, data visualisation and generative AI to better understand his clients' challenges and find unique solutions.

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  • Yasmine is a dedicated Digital Consultant specialising in product development, visualisation, innovation, and digital strategy. With a Bachelors degree in Architectural Science, Yasmine has effectively bridged the realms of academia and digital consultancy. Her work includes the development of place-based platforms and applications, as well as leveraging augmented reality to provide communities with visual tools, enhancing their understanding of potential urban developments. With a strong background in community engagement, design, and place, Yasmine consistently integrates her multi-disciplinary expertise to drive projects forward. Her interest in artificial intelligence signifies her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

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  • Hari is a versatile data professional skilled in data analysis, AI, 
    and data engineering. With a strong mathematical and 
    programming background, Hari excels in deriving insights from 
    complex data and designing efficient pipelines. Known for his 
    collaborative approach, Hari is committed to delivering 
    innovative solutions across data-related domains.