Multi-disciplinary Dredging Professionals
in2Dredging (i2D) is an international, independent dredging consultancy established in 2016 and headquartered in Australia. i2D comprises of seasoned dredging professionals renowned for delivering practical and value-adding solutions.
With a diverse range of specialised skills, i2D’s multi-disciplinary team covers every aspect of dredging. We are passionate about dredging and focused on our clients’ needs, taking pride in our work and ensuring high-quality outcomes in everything we do.
Meet our Team
Simon Burgmans
Director & Principal Dredging Engineer
Founder and dredging visionary, Simon began his career at Van Oord, rising from R&D engineer to operations. He later joined Wood Group Kenny in Australia, supporting major LNG projects like Browse and Gorgon. In 2016, he founded in2Dredging, combining academic insight with global field experience.
Sandra Gyles
Operations Director
Co-founder and operations lead, Sandra brings over 10 years’ experience in business and PR. Known for her leadership, multilingual skills, and ability to manage cross-border teams, she helps drive results and strong client relationships at in2Dredging.
Greg Miller
Principal Dredging Consultant
Principal Dredging Consultant, Greg brings over 35 years of hands-on experience across marine, dredging, and oil & gas sectors. From early roles at WestHam to leading major port developments in Australia, he’s worked on all dredge types and project phases. His deep industry knowledge supports clients, contractors and engineers alike.
Valerie Biernaux
Lead Dredging Engineer
Marine Consultant with over 10 years’ international experience, Valerie specialises in offshore, coastal, and estuarine infrastructure projects. Her expertise spans dredging engineering, environmental monitoring, impact assessments and oceanographic studies. She brings a unique blend of technical and environmental insight to every project.
Joost Mol
Lead Dredging Engineer / Specialist Data Scientist
Joost began his career at Boskalis, estimating and optimising dredging projects worldwide and training crews with simulator technology. He later joined VBMS, refining offshore trenching calculations and logistics modelling. As a technical innovator, he also developed the Multiped data platform for real-time offshore monitoring.
Shameeka Nanayakkara
Senior Dredging Engineer
With over 6 years’ engineering experience, Shameeka has worked on marine and pipeline construction projects. Known for her creative thinking and proactive problem-solving, she ensures smooth project delivery. Her strong coordination skills and adaptability drive consistent results in challenging environments.
Melani Balasooriya
Dredging Engineer
With over 7 years offshore experience, Melani excels in engineering and dredging project management, delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. Her strong work ethic, multitasking abilities and collaborative mindset drive successful project outcomes. She brings dedication and excellence to every team she joins.
Marcel De Ruiter
Project Manager / Dredging Consultant
With over 17 years’ experience in marine and dredging project management, Marcel has led complex international projects for both contractors and governments. As a project manager he is recognised for his ability to inspire and coordinate project teams, ensuring that even the most challenging projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Hans Nicolaas
Project Manager/Dredging Consultant
With 20+ years in the dredging industry, Hans brings deep operational and managerial expertise to deliver safe, cost-effective results aligned with client goals. From Boskalis to Van Oord and Rohde Nielsen, he’s led projects across Europe and Asia. Since 2021, he has contributed to diverse dredging works at in2Dredging.
Johan Voorwinde
Dredging Consultant/Technical Specialist
With more than 40 years in dredging, Johan is an expert in equipment new builds, maintenance and technical project management. From technical inspector to head of Van Oord’s dredging equipment department, he has led major global projects. Notably, he played a key role in building two of the world’s largest cutter suction dredgers.
Marc Bick
Specialist Engineering Geologist
With over 30 years in offshore engineering, Marc is an expert in geotechnical project management, site characterisation, and geohazard assessment. He has advised global oil, gas and renewables projects, integrating geological and geophysical data to reduce risks in cable, pipeline and subsea infrastructure installations.
Simon van Boesschoten
Principal Shore Crossing, Micro Tunnel & HDD Consultant
With over 30 years’ experience, Simon is a specialist in shore crossings using HDD and micro-tunneling. He has led land-to-land pipeline projects across rivers, roads and runways worldwide, including sensitive environments. Simon brings hands-on expertise in design, tendering, construction and HSEQ compliance for both civil and oil & gas sectors.
Ralph Brevet
Client Representative / Principal Tool Developer
With 25 years of experience, Ralph is a seasoned project engineer with a strong background in pipelay operations, software development and offshore construction. He spent 16 years at Allseas and later joined Wood Group Kenny, where he transitioned from office-based engineering to client representation on major oil and gas projects.
Paul Truscott
Survey Specialist
With 33 years in offshore surveying, Paul is an expert in positioning, rig moves, route and engineering surveys across Australia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. For the past 19 years, he has specialised as a Survey Consultant, with extensive ROV experience in GVIs, construction support, and high-accuracy pipeline inspections on major projects.
Grace Dennis
Business Manager
With 12 years in IT and a strong administrative background, Grace has led full-cycle software development projects, from specifications to training, across various organisations. Her skills span technical documentation, user support, office administration and bookkeeping, making her a versatile asset in both technological and operational roles.