Abel James
Riverton,Australia
Summary
Highly motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, excelling in dynamic environments. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively without supervision. Quickly masters new skills to contribute to team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Rail Analyst / Supervisor Delay Accounting
Rio Tinto
Perth, WA
04.2022 - Current
- Collect, process, and analyse large operational datasets to generate insights into Rail performance and decision-making.
- Produce the Rail Operational Excellence Weekly Production Report, ensuring accurate and timely analysis that supports operational planning and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate weekly production meetings in the Superintendent’s absence, communicating findings, performance trends, and operational impacts to the Rail Manager and GM Group.
- Supervise the Rail Delay Accounting Team, providing day-to-day analytical guidance, resolving data-coding queries, and ensuring data accuracy across the delay coding processes.
- Collaborate closely with the CapGemini support team to resolve system issues and enhance the Mine-to-Ship (M2S) system, with a focus on improving automation and data integrity
- Develop analytical tools—including Power BI dashboards and governed datasets—to support analysis, model validation, and cross-system insights across Rail, Mine, and Port operations.
- Engage with a broad range of stakeholders across Rail Operations, Rail Maintenance, and Integrated Planning & Scheduling to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared understanding of analytical outcomes
Data Analytics Vacation Student
Rio Tinto
Perth, WA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Successfully developed a Power BI dashboard for Rail Train Control (RTC) simulation analysis, enabling the Rail Modelling team to validate and calibrate simulation models to more accurately reflect actual production performance.
Undergraduate Financial planning
RSM Financial Services
Perth, WA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisting financial advisers in the preparation and implementation of investment recommendations for clients.
- Liaising with product providers and producing portfolio review reports for clients.
- Entering and maintaining financial data within financial planning software called Xplan.
Education
Master of Predictive Analytics - Resource Operations Engineering
Curtin University
12.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Curtin University
12.2020
Western Australian Certificate of Education -
Rossmoyne Senior High School
11.2017
Skills
- Data analysis
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- SQL
- Oracle
- Minitab
- Microsoft Excel
- Python
- R Studio
- Foundry
- AI Integration
- Forecasting methods
- Trend analysis
Websites
Accomplishments
RTIO Emerging Leaders Program
Timeline
Rail Analyst / Supervisor Delay Accounting
Rio Tinto
04.2022 - Current
Data Analytics Vacation Student
Rio Tinto
11.2021 - 02.2022
Undergraduate Financial planning
RSM Financial Services
08.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Predictive Analytics - Resource Operations Engineering
Curtin University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Curtin University
Western Australian Certificate of Education -
Rossmoyne Senior High School