FOUNDER & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Paul Bosauder, the founder and principal analyst of Sequence, holds a unique and prestigious position as New Zealand's only NAFEMS registered Professional Simulation Engineer (PSE) with advanced accreditations in both flow and stress analysis. He also possesses a current CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer) registration, specialising in computer-based flow and stress analysis, specifically for the design, code verification, and fitness for service (FFS) assessment of industrial and process plant equipment. Paul's expertise and dual accreditation in flow and stress analysis demonstrate his comprehensive understanding of engineering simulation, making him a leading authority in New Zealand for addressing complex engineering challenges.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING ANALYST

Dr. Sean Norburn is a Chartered Engineer (RPEQ) with over 25 years of international experience in the structural and mechanical integrity assessment of critical industrial equipment. He specialises in advanced finite element analysis (FEA), high-temperature design, creep-fatigue interaction, fracture mechanics, and fitness-for-service evaluations in line with API 579, ASME VIII Div 2, and BS 7910. Sean holds a Ph.D. in the theory and application of FEA, and his consulting background spans the petrochemical, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. He has held senior technical and leadership roles, consistently delivering complex assessments for gas turbines, steam turbines, pressure vessels, and other high-risk assets.

SENIOR ENGINEERING ANALYST

Dr Mark Stoffels, excels in the field of stress analysis, conducting comprehensive assessments on complex power generation assets in both New Zealand and Australia. His work encompasses general stress analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Fitness-For-Service assessments, and adherence to ASME VIII and API 579-1 standards, including the determination of remnant life and fracture assessment for crack-like flaws. His extensive background also includes expertise in composites engineering, advanced material systems, and contributions to renewable energy research, highlighting a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability.

SENIOR ENGINEERING ANALYST

Thomas Archbold is a highly accomplished engineer with a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he specialised in computational mechanics, design, and analysis. His doctoral research made significant advancements in applying sophisticated machine learning (ML) techniques such as variational Bayes, Gaussian processes, and dimensionality reduction — to tackle uncertainties in load, material properties, and geometry within complex finite element analysis (FEA) models. This work enhanced the efficiency of parametric studies using FEA and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.

Prior to his PhD, Thomas led structural design analyses, performed CFD simulations, and developed analytical tools for load calculations and fatigue life assessments. He has also designed and patented innovative engineering solutions, including a cutting blade with superior performance. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing engineering practices by integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative design methodologies.

ENGINEERING ANALYST

Thibault is a CFD Analyst with a Master’s degree in Engineering (Fluid Dynamics) from Centrale Nantes and IMT Atlantique, and a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He brings a systems-thinking approach to computational modelling, with practical experience across marine hydrodynamics, energy systems, and industrial CFD applications. Thibault applies advanced simulation tools to solve complex fluid dynamics problems including tank sloshing, flow-induced vibration, pump intake optimisation, compressible multiphase flows and combustion modelling. With a passion for innovation, Thibault has contributed to the development of digital tools for building energy modelling and optimising electric ship propulsion. He is a fluent communicator in English and French, with a collaborative mindset shaped by research, start-up, and consulting environments.

INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICIAN

Dr. Joshua Duley is an industrial mathematician having consulted on optimisation problems and process models across a number of industries. His broad mathematical training permits an array of techniques being brought to bear on problems including dynamical systems modeling, stochastic process' and Monte Carlo simulations, and optimisation methods such as simulated annealing, cluster analysis, and integer programming. Fluent in a range of programming languages, much of his work involves taking established industry workflows and integrating modern mathematical techniques to formalise solutions and improve the accuracy of work while reducing the demands of manual analyses that are still often undertaken. He is passionate about problem solving and alleviating technical burdens with direct and comprehensible results.