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Academic • 64 Publications • 3 Patents • $ 3+ Million in research funding • Principal Investigator in 10 federally-, state- and privately funded research projects • 3 year member in Faculty Senate • 4 years ASCE Student Chapter Faculty Advisor • Inventor of 3D Paving • Promoted to Professor rank in 2021. • Editorial Manager International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology • Host of 2 annual Infrastructure Sustainability seminars • 10 years full time position with Florida International University Technical • PhD in Civil Engineering • Professional Engineering license in the states of Florida and Maryland • Licensed Contractor (Broward County) • 30 years of progressive experience as an engineer, consultant and contractor in a variety of design and construction projects in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Maryland, Texas and Qatar. • Prequalified by FDOT for Construction and Engineering Inspection, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and Design. • FDOT approved Construction Training and Qualification instructor (Asphalt, Concrete, Earthwork, Quality Management and MOT) Executive • Lead a division of 540 employees (Florida Department of Transportation) • Developed a Strategic Planning framework for the entire agency (7500 employees) • Sterling Examiner training on Organizational Excellence. • Oversaw $3Billion budget for highway maintenance, construction and hurricane restoration over 4 years. • Past President of Certified Public Managers Chapter of South Florida • Graduate of FDOT Leadership Academy, Supervisory Academy and Certified Public Manager program • Held various executive positions, including City Engineer, Director of Operations, Vice President of Development and Operations, Managing Partner and President.