Simon Dunstall leads the Decision Sciences program in CSIRO’s Data61 business unit, and has a research background in mathematical modelling and optimisation. Data61’s mission is to promote a flourishing national ecosystem of researchers, developers and innovators in digital technologies and data-driven businesses. The Decision Sciences program has 110 staff and a much larger network of collaborators, and has foci including social media analytics, information systems engineering, natural hazard risk modelling, and finance and superannuation research.