Team Members

Witt Consulting staff are here to help you.

At Witt consulting, our team of expert engineers bring together a diverse blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, fashion, humour and collaborative spirit. Each individual contributes unique strengths – whether in design, analysis, project management, or field operations, allowing the team to approach complex challenges from multiple angles.

Clear communication and a shared commitment to quality help ensure that solutions are both innovative and practical. By working closely with clients, and one another, our team creates efficient, sustainable outcomes that meet project goals and drive long-term success.

 

 

Technical Director: Rahsn Witt
Rahsn Witt

Technical Director

BE (Civil Hons), MEngSci, RINA, CPEng (Structural, Civil & Geotechnical), Completed Confined Space Training.

Rahsn has many years experience in the field of engineering and has quite a few grey hairs now. He has provided expert advice on numerous projects including major infrastructure, building, and mining projects.

His work has directly resulted in the protection of hundreds of workers’ lives and project cost savings running into the hundreds of millions.

Principal Engineer: Nicholas Kennedy
Nick Kennedy

Principal Engineer

BE (Civil), MIEAust, CPEng (Geotech & Civil), Completed Confined Space Training and Asbestos Awareness Training.

Nick is the best kite surfer at Witt Consulting. He has more toys than anyone you know.

Oh yeah, he knows his way around rocks as well.

Principal Engineer: Yantao Wei
Yantao Wei

Principal Engineer

BE (Civil), MEng, CPEng (Structural & Civil).

Yantao looks smart, getting around the office in his suit (track suit). Having completed his masters in structural engineering, he can design anything.

Prior to joining Witt Consulting Yantao worked with ARUP in Hong Kong.

Technical Principal Engineer: Woochul Yang
Woochul Yang

Technical Principal Engineer

BE (Civil), CPEng (Geotech & Civil). RPEQ, NPER, APEC, IntPE (AUS)

Woochul has over 20 years of engineering experience across both temporary and permanent structures, including railway, road, and harbour infrastructure.

He also brings valuable international exposure from projects in Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East, primarily within electrical power generation sector.

He can design complex 3D structures and run associated FEM or check design actions on the back of an envelope.

Technical Director: Barnabas Ilko
Barnabas Ilko

Technical Director

BE Civil

Engineer/Problem Solver/Temporary works & Trenchless enthusiast.

Chartered Structural Engineer with post-graduation work experience gained in consulting, construction, infrastructure, heavy engineering and resources industry.

With technical knowledge gained in multiple fields from clients, Barney can help diverse companies on various projects with improving construction methods, reduce delays from design changes & minimise construction costs.

Technical Director: Trevor O'Shannessy
Trevor O’Shannessy

Technical Director

BE (Geological Engineering), CPEng (Civil), RPEQ, RPEV, NPER

With over 25 years experience in geotechnical engineering & tunnelling, Trevor has seen the good the bad and the ugly. His motto is ‘work hard & innovate to pick the big problem apart and solve, one piece at a time until the mountain becomes a molehill’. Prior to joining Witt, he worked with GHD, Golder and WSP, applying his knowledge to a broad range of industry sectors. He is passionate about Geotechnical Engineering and gold, especially roving around the bush looking for the latter.

Rail Operations Manager: Sinisa Dujakovic
Sinisa Dujakovic

Rail Operations Manager

BE (Civil & Environmental), MBA (in progress)

With over 10 years of experience in project management, Sinisa has successfully managed multidisciplinary teams and coordinated with stakeholders; including government agencies, contractors, and engineering consultants.

He is passionate about Geotechnical Engineering and flat-6 engines - because both deserve to be studied, tested, and occasionally admired from very up close.

Angelina Huynh

Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead

BCom

Angelina brings a strong foundational understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, industry best practices and has interests in cyber risk, policy development and regulatory alignment.

Digital Engineering Lead: Philip Corbett
Philip Corbett

Digital Engineering Lead

Phil has over 17 years' experience across structural drafting & consulting, and is passionate about implementing digital engineering solutions that provide meaningful value to contractors, clients, and government stakeholders.

He has worked with Bornhorst & Ward. A2K Technologies, Golder Associates, and WSP in roles ranging from drafting and software consulting through to Digital Engineering Lead.

When he's not working, you'll likely find Phil on the golf course.

Bo Bendtsen

Technical Director

With around 45 years of experience, he should be thinking about retirement, but Bo still hasn't found the stop button.

Having led a large international business unit specialising in design of underground infrastructure, Bo has worked on a range of large infrastructure projects in Australia and overseas, including all types of tunnels and underground structures, thoroughly enjoying projects with complex soil-structure interaction.