ITS Systems Engineer

• Mar 2020 - Present

Engineer IV - Transportation

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

Project Engineer as part of the DoR (Designer of Record) team for the CTA-O'Hare Blue Line Signal Renewal project, a $200 million track signal improvement Design-Build effort awarded to Kiewit-Aldrige Joint Venture (KAJV).Prepared construction drawings using CAD software, specifications, design compliance, and submittals reviews. Assisted contractor with design changes during construction activities in the field.

Infrastructure Manager

• May 2014 - Jan 2019

As Infrastructure Engineer (Manager), responsibilities consists of planning, coordinating, and budgeting, activities connected with the construction and maintenance of current/future Skyway’s bridges roadway, and facilities, by overseeing inspections and implementing the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to extend the life of the structures while maintaining and improving the Skyway’s operations, as per requirements of the Concession Lease Agreement with the City of Chicago. As the only engineer in the company I also assist upper management with Budget Preparation, Financial Analysis, Audit, and Traffic Analysis & Forecast.Also in charge of the Skyway’s Safety Department (for 2 years), making sure that all the employees and operations run in a safe way and in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.Some of the tasks included: Report and communicate to the CEO on all activities, planning (RFP’s for design, construction and inspection), coordinating, budgeting, document review, preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors. Managing projects from conceptual development, to punch list completion. Highway Asset Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Inspection, Budget Preparation, Financial Analysis, Traffic Analysis & Forecast, Safety Procedures and Compliance.

Field Engineer (Loss Prevention) / Risk Engineering

• Jul 2013 - May 2014

Conduct comprehensive on-site risk surveys and analyze exposures for commercial properties. Provide recommendations to help clients reduce and mitigate the risk of business impact from such exposures.Help underwriters understand exposure levels such as fire and natural hazards that could cause business interruption and property damage.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

Performed research regarding traffic analysis, congestion management and cutting-edge equipment for transportation. Working with Traffic Signal Improvement and Intelligent Transportation Systems for Indiana DOT, DOT and private industry (Econolite, Sensys Networks, Wavetronix, INRIX, etc.). Tasks include: Field Work (equipment installation and data collection), safety measurements, data processing and analysis, and development of reports and pavements.

Civil Engineering Trainee

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

Assisted the PR Division Office engineers with program and projects currently developed using Federal-Aid Highway Funds. Reviewed project documents (engineering, environmental and fiscal). Prepared and presented written and oral reports. Attended program and project development meetings

Civil Engineering Assistant

• Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

Inspected all the Tren Urbano’s facilities as an annual requirement. Reviewed and prepared annual reports rating the conditions of the infrastructure components.

Intern Research Assistant

• May 2010 - Jul 2010

Helped develop devices for pavement distress detection, using a platform interface and computer algorithms.

Architecture/Engineering Intern

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

Performed As-Builts of the facilities’ floor plans for space planning purposes. Attended program and project development meetings.