Frankie Kong
About Frankie Kong
Frankie Kong is a Digital Engineering (Infrastructure WA) professional at Arup with over 12 years of experience in GIS solutions for large-scale projects in Australia and the UK.
Current Role at Arup
Frankie Kong is currently employed at Arup, serving as both the Digital Engineering (Infrastructure WA) and GIS Lead (WA) in Perth, Australia. In these roles, Kong leverages his extensive experience to lead digital innovation and geographic information systems (GIS) initiatives. He has been with Arup since 2018, contributing to significant infrastructure projects in Western Australia.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current positions, Frankie Kong held various roles at Arup and other organizations. He was a Senior GIS Analyst at Arup in Birmingham, UK (2016-2017), and a GIS Coordinator at McNicholas in Manchester, UK (2016-2017). His earlier roles include GIS and spatial analysis positions at Roy Hill in Perth, Australia, and as a GIS Consultant at Mia Environmental Consultancy. With over 12 years of experience, Kong has tackled GIS solutions for large projects across Australia and the UK.
Education and Specialization
Frankie Kong holds a Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science) Honours Degree from Curtin University, attained in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science) Degree from the same university in 2009. His academic background has laid the groundwork for his expertise in Information Management, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Asset Management specialized for infrastructure and transport projects.
Team Leadership and Strategic GIS Solutions
Frankie Kong leads a multidisciplinary team of 16 specialists at Arup, focusing on advancing the company's digital capabilities. His leadership extends to iconic projects in Perth where he manages teams of up to 25 designers, including experts in road, rail, civil structural, and building engineering. His strategic GIS solutions have been instrumental in large-scale projects, utilizing software like the Autodesk and Bentley suites to advise on best practices and workflows.
Software Expertise and Technical Skills
With comprehensive knowledge of various software solutions, Frankie Kong applies his skills in using Autodesk and Bentley suites, as well as GIS technologies, to enhance interoperability and workflows. His technical proficiency is a critical asset in his roles, allowing him to deliver robust GIS solutions and digital innovations in infrastructure and transport projects.