Rifat is the Digital Engineering Practice Lead in SMEC specializing in Rail and Metro projects, well versed in Design and Digital Engineering field leading major projects in NSW.

He has widespread knowledge in Engineering standards and Digital Engineering framework and has leaded many digital Engineering projects transitioning from traditional ways of design and documentation to more efficient and sustainable methods of engineering. Rifat is responsible for front-end planning and providing innovative Digital Engineering pathways to enhance stakeholder engagement for the best outcome of the end users and consumers. Using advanced engineering tools and techniques leveraging the power of virtual design prior to construction, Rifat helps to enhance the construction and maintenance methods providing data rich design models that adhere to complex asset management systems and construction process.

As the Digital Engineering Leader, Rifat ensures Digital Engineering systems are working effectively so that design and construction can be done in an efficient and effective manner demonstrating a high degree of competence in leading project and teams globally by introducing the new digitalized workflows and tools for best outcomes in both business and the industry for a sustainable future.