Kia ora, we’re Urban Intelligence
Kiwi ingenuity joins world-leading research and innovation to build resilient communities worldwide
Who We Are
Urban Intelligence is more than a name; it’s a commitment to redefining how communities face the challenges of an ever-changing world. Rooted in Kiwi ingenuity and propelled by global research, we stand at the forefront of building resilient communities worldwide.
Founded in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 2021 by Mitch and Tom, Urban Intelligence has since grown to a team of over 15. Since then, we’ve supported over 20 districts and organisations to understand their risk and build resilience across 6Million assets and sites from 900+ hazard scenarios.
You could call us a fast growing start-up, but we’d prefer to call ourselves passionate risk professionals on a mission. We’re super proud of our contributions to understanding risk and building resilience within Aotearoa across just two years, and we’ve got big dreams for what’s to come.
Our Guiding Values
Integrity
Speak the truth, especially when it’s hard
Adventure
Enjoy the world you strive to protect
Manaakitanga
Go above and beyond for clients and colleagues
Urutau
Constantly learn and achieve excellence in a changing environment
Kotahitanga
United in making positive change
Our Mission
Enabling evidence-based decisions for a resilient future.
We believe in not just addressing challenges but embracing them as opportunities for positive change.
At the heart of our innovative solutions is Resilience Explorer – a risk and resilience platform designed to navigate the complexities of climate change, plan for future weather events, and enhance organisational resilience. Find out more below.
Why Urban Intelligence?
Proven Expertise
Our team’s diverse skills ensure a comprehensive approach to building resilience in communities.
Innovation
We blend Kiwi ingenuity with leading global research, creating innovative solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Shared Passion
Our team shares a deep desire for building resilience and making a difference in communities. This shared enthusiasm drives our collaborative approach to find the best solutions to your challenges.
Global Footprint
From local communities to international landscapes, our work makes a tangible difference in the face of uncertainty.
Meet Our Team
Our team is a diverse bunch, bringing expertise in research, engineering, emergency management, planning, adaptation, and the development of cutting-edge decision-making tools. We’re passionate about building resilience in communities around the world.
Dr Tom Logan
Co-Founder & Technical Director
Mitchell Anderson
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Anna Scheirlinck
Project & Team Leader
Christian Schipani
Software Technical Lead
Chantelle Chalmers
Executive Assistant
Dr Andres Valencia
Wildfire Scientist
Carolyne Nel
Risk & Systems Analyst
Dr Vahid Loghman
Seismic Risk Analyst
Elvira Cheng
Risk & Systems Analyst
Logan Brunner
Risk & Systems Analyst
Nohah Forde
Communications Advisor
Kevin Pluck
Full Stack Developer
Dean Walker
Full Stack Developer
Sam Archie
Risk & Systems Analyst
Patrick Curran
Uncertainty Decision-Making Advisor
Zak Barham
Junior Risk & Systems Analyst