Chris Tate
About Chris Tate
Chris Tate is a Digital Engineering Leader at Arup in Sydney, Australia, with a background in architecture and emerging technologies.
Digital Engineering Leader at Arup
Chris Tate currently holds the position of Digital Engineering Leader at Arup, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He began this role in 2020, where he leads digital engineering initiatives. Tate brings extensive experience from his previous roles to the forefront, advocating for modern technological integration to improve project delivery and collaboration.
Former Technical Director at Mott MacDonald
Before joining Arup, Chris Tate served as the Technical Director - Digital Advisory at Mott MacDonald for five months in 2020. During his tenure, he provided digital advisory services, leveraging his expertise in digital engineering and technology integration.
Experience in Design Technology
Chris Tate has a robust background in design technology. He has served in various capacities at Architecture BVN, including Practice Director, Information & Design Technology (2014-2017) and Design Technology Leader (2010-2014). In these roles, he focused on advancing the use of technology within architectural practices to enhance design quality and project efficiency.
Advocate for Digital Innovation
Chris Tate advocates for the integration of Digital Twins in project delivery processes. He envisions the transformative potential of big data, machine learning, and predictive algorithms in infrastructure projects. His approach aims to enhance asset procurement and operational methods, thereby fostering better stakeholder collaboration and improved project outcomes.
Career in Architecture and Technology
Chris Tate began his career as an Architectural Technologist at John Hill Associates Ltd in Doncaster, UK, from 2001 to 2005. He later transitioned into roles that blended architecture with emerging technologies, culminating in positions such as Principal - Head of LABS, Information & Design Technology at Ridley and International Coordinator (Founder Member) at Collaborate ANZ.