Andrea Ciaffi
About Andrea Ciaffi
Andrea Ciaffi is the Digital Leader for Buildings New South Wales at Arup, where he also serves as the Automation Leader MEP for Buildings Australasia. He has a background in hydraulic and fire services engineering and has introduced several initiatives to support digital transformation.
Company: Arup
Andrea Ciaffi currently works at Arup, holding multiple leadership roles. As the Digital Leader for Buildings New South Wales since 2021, Andrea is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Upon joining Arup, Andrea initially served as a Hydraulic and Fire Services Engineer from 2016 to 2020. Over these years, Andrea transitioned into a more strategic position, overseeing digital initiatives and automation.
Title: Automation Leader MEP, Buildings Australasia
In addition to being the Digital Leader, Andrea Ciaffi is the Automation Leader MEP for Buildings Australasia since 2020. This role involves spearheading efforts to integrate automation within the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing sectors across Arup's Australasian projects. Andrea’s work focuses on optimizing project workflows, enhancing quality, and promoting digital solutions within the built environment industry.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Ciaffi holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Università di Roma Tor Vergata, completed between 2010 and 2013. Prior to that, Andrea earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2007 to 2010. This strong academic foundation in civil engineering underpins Andrea’s extensive expertise in building services, digital transformation, and automation.
Background in Digital Leadership
Before attaining the current leadership positions at Arup, Andrea Ciaffi accrued significant experience in building services and digital management. Notably, Andrea served as the BIM Model Manager for Hydraulic Services at Warren Smith & Partners from 2014 to 2016. Also, Andrea’s earlier roles include being a Site Engineer at MBM AERNAVI in Azerbaijan, and a Building Service Engineer at DFM Consulting in Rome.
Innovative Initiatives and Training Programs
Andrea has been instrumental in launching several groundbreaking initiatives at Arup. The ‘Just in Time Training’ initiative, adopted across various disciplines, supports digital transformation. Andrea also leads the 'Digital Bootcamp,' a training program designed to ease the transition to automation for passionate individuals. As head of the Automation Lab, Andrea oversees a multidisciplinary team focused on digital missions, enhancing workflows, and improving delivery quality.