Sam Kilkenny Brown
About Sam Kilkenny Brown
Sam Kilkenny Brown is a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup in Singapore, with extensive experience in structural design and seismic assessment of complex buildings.
Current Role at Arup
Sam Kilkenny Brown serves as a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup in Singapore. Since joining Arup in 2020, he has worked on various structural engineering projects, leveraging his extensive experience in both structural design and seismic assessment. Sam continues to bring expertise and leadership to his role, contributing to the success of complex industrial and commercial building projects.
Previous Experience at Beca
Before joining Arup, Sam Kilkenny Brown worked at Beca in Singapore. He held the position of Manager Civil and Structural from 2017 to 2020 and was responsible for managing and leading engineering teams. From 2015 to 2017, he served as a Senior Structural Engineer, where he honed his skills in structural design and project management. Prior to his roles in Singapore, he was a Structural Engineer at Beca in Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand, from 2009 to 2015, focusing on the structural design and seismic assessment of buildings.
Education and Academic Background
Sam Kilkenny Brown has a strong academic background in engineering and finance. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with honors (BE Civil) from the University of Canterbury, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance with honors (BCom Finance) from Victoria University of Wellington, completing his studies there from 2012 to 2015. This diverse academic background has equipped Sam with a broad knowledge base that supports his engineering career.
Expertise in Structural Design and Seismic Assessment
Sam Kilkenny Brown has significant experience in the structural design and seismic assessment of industrial and commercial buildings, particularly in New Zealand. His expertise includes evaluating and designing structures to withstand seismic activities, ensuring the safety and integrity of complex engineering projects. This background has been instrumental in his work in both New Zealand and Singapore, allowing him to successfully tackle the challenges of engineering in seismically active regions.
Leadership and Team Management
Since relocating to Singapore in 2015, Sam Kilkenny Brown has gained valuable experience in leading teams to deliver complex and high-profile projects. His roles at both Beca and Arup have involved significant leadership responsibilities, where he has demonstrated his ability to manage and inspire engineering teams. Sam's leadership is characterized by his focus on creativity and innovation, which he believes are essential to engineering success.