Karl Svatos - Data Guru
Builder of frameworks that empower people.
Do you want to build, reinforce, or benefit from world-class expertise, earn new clients, generate new leads, or just be a better leader?
What problems do I solve?
Realising the hidden potential of the tools and data YOU may have.
Solutions require delicate understanding. Through a careful, meticulous, process leading to actual problem solving. The process involves having a deep understanding of what the tools can do to create a material benefit.The key is simple. Listen.Understand the problem first and then look to the tools, not the other way around. Sometimes the solution can lay hidden in the data, much in the same way as a needle can get lost in a haystack.Having authored 7 peer-reviewed publications and worked in many industries I know how to get the job done. Mining (production and exploration), building and construction, education, agriculture, environmental science, bioinformatics, R&D (deep-fake technology, data science, research ethics), field-related drone-based analytics, digital twins (industrial automation), machine learning and telecommunications. 13 citations cements me as a global authority in technical consulting and R&D innovation.
I'm listening.
Let me know how we can add value together.
Case Study 1 - Tailored Research:Building and delivering private LTE telecommunications platforms for several research organisations (Asia Pacific focus). Focussing on Bluetooth micro-sensor arrays, contributing to a better understanding of A.I., and 5G in crop production systems specific to predicting grain yield in a variety of agricultural systems.
How do we know the results are reliable?
In data we trust... ...once the the hypothesis is validated.
Why not reach out? Here are five reasons you should!1.) Software expertise, with high-stakes industrial impact.Working in maintenance of mining production systems with ultrasonics for ball and sag mills, saving downtime $$$ across the Asia-Pacific region.2.) Science-based mastery, with peer-reviewed credibility.
Pioneering python-driven PacBio Sequel pipelines, mastering QIIME and CCA stats to uncover groundbreaking microbial interactions.3.) Showcasing R&D for global reach and forecasting.Engineered private database automation SQL frameworks for secure network data transmission, to over 200 local and international clients.4.) Communicating ethical AI.Implementing frameworks and guidelines to government facing research organisations. Leading to the transformation of 300 parraleI IoT deployments simultaneously concerning software development and environmental dataset development.5.) A common sense approach.It is one thing to tell a good story. It is quite another for the solution that has been proposed to deliver on the promise. Outcomes can be compromised through poor implementation. Ground-truthing without committing to the hard work and humility required to do the job right the first time.
But what about the robots?
We build bridges between AI and people.
Statistics is about finding significant data to validate a hypothesis. Significant data points represent connections in relative time. How the data is then used corresponds to a level of trust based on its significance value. In business, connections may need to be expanded to include human resources and automated tools, but not in an unethical or technophobic manner. E.g., if significant data is uncovered for a potential client benefit, it might only make sense to those who understand its value in non-relative terms!Case study 2 - Validation of methodA 'tool' on a production facility site or added to a custom piece of software is only as good as the way it has been shown in use by another (or others). Learning from a manual can simetimes be misleading for front-line staff if a specific detail is missing.As contractors always make sure that initiating and sustaining meaningful relationships with all levels of staff is achieved, before initiating any change. Make sure that everyone buys into the solution and leans into the shared vision of doing things better, the first time.Real human connections make the roll-out memorable, and memorable roll-outs create better results! .
Need proof?
The Proof is in the Pudding.
Dr. Karl Benton West Svatos, Ph.D., (Research)School of Science, Health, Engineering & Education, Murdoch University (2022);M.Sc., (Enviromnetal Science), University of Western Australia (2013);B.Sc. 1st Class Honours Equivalent (Environmental Science), UWA (2009);B.Sc. (Environmental Science & Land & Water Management), UWA (2008);Cert IV Small Business Administration, Harlequin Business and Training Consultants (2015),Operate and recover a 4WD vehicle, (2019)Building & construction industry (white card), (2024)Working with Heights, (2024)Peer-Reviewed Publications: (Browser Search)KBW Svatos, A Recaldes-Salas, Z Ahmed, T Young, 2022 American Journal of Soil Science “Heuristics‐enhanced geospatial machine learning (SaaS) of an ancient Mediterranean environment.”KBW Svatos, 2022 Murdoch University “Data-driven, Mediterranean, A.I. simulations and the ethical implications of embedded qualitative bias in digital twin deepfake games.”KBW Svatos, LK Abbott 2019 Journal of Dairy Science, “Dairy soil bacterial responses to nitrogen application in simulated Italian ryegrass and white clover pasture.”KBW Svatos, 2018 Environmental Science and Pollution Research, “Commercial silicate phosphate sequestration and desorption leads to a gradual decline of aquatic systems.”Industry or Internal Speaking Engagements / Conference Publications:K Svatos, 2022 “The Game.” maxgeo global data management summit. (Fremantle W.A.)K Svatos, C Fowler, J Liu “'The Magic Box’ - Data Automation.” maxgeo global data management summit, 2022. (Fremantle W.A.)S Isobe, T Tanabata, KBW Svatos, K Kodama, A Hayashi, 2020 “Development of a trait database: construction and utilisation. Japan Science & Technology Agency CREST - National Conference. (Tokyo Japan)S Isobe, T Tanabata, KBW Svatos, K Kodama, A Hayashi, 2019 “Development of a trait database: construction and utilisation.” Japan Science & Technology Agency CREST - National Conference. (Tokyo Japan)LK Abbott, S Jenkins, I Waite, KBW Svatos, P Mele, D Bourgogne, H Hayden, 2012 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium 2012 Proceedings of the 5th 2012, “Microbial community response to nitrogen use in dairy soils.”White Papers / Industry Contributions: S Isobe, T Tanabata, KBW Svatos, K Kodama, A Hayashi, 2021 “Hitachi Kokukoku electric's 5G/AI-created world - Becoming a co-creation partner that realizes everyone's dreams” – Nokia, KDRI, Hitachi Collaboration Project. (Tokyo Japan)Governance of Emerging Technologies – “Framing Benefits and Risks of Biotech and AI: Symposium in Tokyo, Hongo Campus 2020“, attaché attendance invitee.K Svatos M Jones, 2020 “Remote 5G automated phenomics platform for low melting temperature fat, native grass grazed export cattle Wagyu EWAS. Pacific Biosciences.”K Svatos, J Portlock, 2020 “Preliminary assessment of employing hyperspectral imagery to detect minerals indicative of uranium ore from unmanned aerial vehicles. Heathgate / General Electric.”K Svatos, G Trowbridge (RET), 2019 Future Directions International “Australian Drone Technology Assisting a Significant Step in Crop Tolerance to Heat and Drought Stress.”KBW Svatos, N Hart, 2019. Pivotel Satellite Perth Dealer and Product Conference. “Specific Nokia interference patterns and their use in Thuraya sat-tech downstream NBIoT apks” Perth Yacht Club (WA).KBW Svatos, D Diepeveen, C Hill, LK Abbott, C Li, 2018 Plant Genomics Osaka “Big data GPU/CPU, Kernalisation pipeline for API based quantitative genetic assessments in fieldbased drone research.”R&D Related Grants / Scholarships / Awards / Internships / Acknowledgements:“Construction of prediction models for growth traits of soybean cultivars based on phenotyping in diverse genotype and environment combinations; Oxford Journals - DNA Research (2022)”.“CERI (Centre for Entrepreneurial Research); Murdoch University Scholarship, Commercialisation of Research, Leadership Programme, (2022)”.“PhD Students Accelerate R&D In The Education Sector; iPREP Biodesign, Navitas placement, (2022)”.“Co-application of a biosolids product and biochar to two coarse-textured pasture soils influenced microbial N cycling genes and potential for N leaching; Nature Publishing – Scientific Reports (2021)”.“Davis University Visiting Researcher (Cook Lab), development of pythonic architectures to circumvent the constitutional degradation of naming nomenclatures synonymous with agriculture in diminishing agricultural regions using conventional supercomputers (2019)”. Affiliated organisation UC Berkeley. (Cancelled by Davis due to COVID-19 pandemic).“Construction of an R-Python para-virtualised operating system and corresponding SQL database, for the elucidation of high throughput bigdata, IoT, and supercomputer outputs: a quantum quest for biological, information, 2018-2021” Affiliated institution: Kazusa DNA Research Institute. Professional research commercialisation output. Funding body: KDRI, CREST, JST. Salary / operating budget (10 million yen)."Construction of growth prediction model considering interaction between genome and environment based on large-scale image data, 2018-21" Affiliated institutions: Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Murdoch University, Davis University, RIKEN, Several Universities in China, Affiliated researchers: Dr Satoshi Tabata, Dr Sachiko Isobe, Dr Takanari Tanabata, Dr Atsushi Hayashi, Dr Kunihiro Kodama, Dr Karl Svatos. Crest Research Area, Japan Science and Technology Agency Strategic Creative Research Promotion Project CREST "Creation of basic technologies for elucidation and application of plant robustness to environmental change", allotment, (5 million USD allotment 5 years) (COVID-19 affected).“Murdoch University Finishing Scholarship, 2020-2021” Affiliated centres and institutions: Murdoch University, UWA, SABC. Salary and operating (30K AUD). Affiliated researchers: Prof Michael Jones, and Dr David Murray (COVID-19 affected).“Murdoch University Scholarship. 2017-2019” Affiliated centres, institutions and businesses: Western Grains Genetics Alliance, DPIRD, GRDC, Murdoch University, ECU, UWA, SABC, Nokia, Pivotel Satellite, Scientific Aerospace/Remsense, Dept. of Defense (100K AUD). Affiliated researchers: Dr Dean Diepeveen, Dr Lynette Abbott, Dr Chengdao Li, Dr Camilla Hill, Mr Geoffrey Trowbridge (ret), Mr Nick Hart, Mr Joshua Portlock.“Harry Perkins / iPREP industry professional placement; Murdoch University Scholarship, Commercialisation of Research Programme, (2019-21)” (30K AUD).“Stirlings to Coast professional placement Albany WA, 2019.” Towards the ongoing investment into the agriculture industry. (5K AUD).“Pivotel professional placement Gold Coast QLD, 2019.” Towards the ongoing investment into the agriculture industry. (10K AUD).“Microbial community response to nitrogen use in dairy soils” Dairy Australia Grant (2010-2014), The University of Western Australia, Dairy Australia, DPIRD, DPI (Victoria). Associates: Dr Paulene Mele, Dr Helen Hayden, Dr Lynette Abbott, Dr Sasha Jenkins, Dr Zakaria Solaiman, Dr Tony O’Donnell, Dr Richard Alcock. ($1.2 million over 3 years).