Frank Proulx, PhD
About Frank Proulx, PhD
Frank Proulx, PhD, serves as the Data Science Manager at UrbanFootprint, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in data science and planning, with a focus on traffic safety analysis and travel demand modeling.
Work at UrbanFootprint
Frank Proulx has been serving as the Data Science Manager at UrbanFootprint since 2023. In this role, he leads the built environment and community vulnerability data science teams. His responsibilities include overseeing data science initiatives and ensuring the effective application of data analytics to support urban planning and policy decisions. Proulx previously held the position of Senior Data Scientist at UrbanFootprint from 2021 to 2023, contributing to various projects focused on urban data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Frank Proulx holds multiple degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of California, Santa Cruz. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Berkeley, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Master of City Planning and Master of Science in City and Regional Planning at Berkeley from 2011 to 2013. Proulx also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Santa Cruz, studying from 2006 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in data science, urban planning, and environmental analysis.
Professional Background
Frank Proulx has a diverse professional background in data science and urban planning. He began his career as a Consultant at Vehicle Data Science in 2015 for 11 months. He then worked at Alta Planning + Design as a Senior Planner/Researcher from 2016 to 2017. Proulx joined Toole Design Group in 2017, where he served as a Researcher for four years before becoming the Data Science Practice Lead from 2019 to 2021. His experience spans various roles that integrate data science with urban planning and community development.
Focus Areas in Data Science
In his current role at UrbanFootprint, Frank Proulx focuses on non-motorized modes in traffic safety analysis, travel demand modeling, and traffic monitoring. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding and improving urban mobility, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. Proulx's technical leadership in these areas contributes to the development of data-driven solutions that enhance urban planning and community resilience.