Biography

Dr Theo Gazos is the Managing Director and founder of Predictive Analytics Group. He brings more than 25 years of experience spanning econometrics, applied modelling, regulatory policy, and the commercialisation of analytics-driven technologies. Theo began his career in 1994 as a graduate at Sumitomo Corporation. He subsequently held senior positions in both government and consulting, including Director of Economic Modelling at PwC, Director in KPMG’s Economic Modelling and Policy Practice, and senior roles at the Department of Finance during the Howard Government era. His public sector experience also includes key positions at the ACCC, where he managed the inaugural Electricity Transmission Revenue Cap in Victoria, and the Essential Services Commission of Victoria, contributing to electricity distribution price reviews. Theo is widely recognised for his ability to translate advanced analytics into scalable, real-world solutions. His work includes:

• Development and commercialisation of SchedulOpt, a sports scheduling platform that manages over 100,000 fixtures annually across Australia and North America
• Design of a handheld microwave-based asbestos detection system incorporating machine learning, achieving 99.99% accuracy
• Delivery of Optica, a machine learning tool for detecting diabetic macular edema, calibrated to clinical thresholds
• Deployment of real-time analytics platforms for utilities, including blockage detection systems
• Creation of demand forecasting engines for the emergency services sector in Victoria.

Analytical Work Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Theo has undertaken advanced analytics, cost-benefit analysis, statistical modelling, and demand forecasting in partnership with Inside Policy for a range of government-funded initiatives designed to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. His work includes:

• Culture Care Connect: Modelling future service demand and assessing the economic cost of unmet suicide prevention needs, funded by the Australian Government (Department of Health and Aged Care).
• Connected Beginnings: Cost-benefit analysis of early childhood education, maternal health, and family support services, funded by the Australian Government (Departments of Education and Health).
• Youth Koori Court: Evaluation of the economic and social benefits of diversionary justice programs for Aboriginal young people, funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
• Korin Korin Balit-Djak Framework: Evaluation support for the Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety framework, funded by the Victorian Department of Health.