VTTI is the second-largest U.S. university-based transportation institute, employing 350+ staff with $125M+ in active research funding and ultramodern facilities including the 2.2-mile fully instrumented Virginia Smart Road. It conducts impactful research on vehicles, drivers, infrastructure, materials, and the environment, influencing national and international public policy.One of 10+ M.S./Ph.D. research engineers at the Center for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (CSRI) reporting to Group Leader, and conducting applied research on $10M+ active state and national grants to develop and deploy solutions for renewing and managing transportation infrastructure networks.Analyzed ~10M road pavement data points from ~8,000 lane-miles and co-authored 5 peer-reviewed research reports, journal, and conference papers on pavement evaluation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and environmental sustainability.Analyzed pavement data (TSD/FWD deflections, GPR, traffic, surface distresses, etc.) from 3 national projects involving 27 road agencies including the FHWA, and developed a method to integrate network-level structural condition information into agency pavement management decisions.Performed lifecycle assessment and quantified environmental impacts (including greenhouse emissions) of 50+ pavement maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation activities, and developed a method to integrate environmental considerations into agency pavement management decisions.Coordinated efforts and initiatives to build CSRI capacity for GPR data collection and analysis on the pavement recycling project at the $2.5M accelerated pavement testing facility.

SAKM Engineering Limited is a Ugandan civil engineering company with 50+ employees, with executed projects across the country, and a peak annual revenue of $1.4 million.CEO and CTO reporting to the board of directors, tasked with the overall responsibility for the operation of the startup company as it grew to 50+ employees and executed 11 diverse infrastructure projects (including specialized healthcare facilities) valued at $3M+ in <4 years.Initiated and maintained strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders resulting in 87% bid success rate as the company revenue grew >2x year-over-year.Provided effective leadership during all project stages, with all projects completed ahead of schedule and 100% approval rate, saving the company 5% of the revenue on each project.Reviewed individual department performance through weekly meetings and worked with my leadership team to constantly evaluate and improve processes, procedures, and practices.

Kabale University has 6,000+ students, 1,200+ faculty and administrative staff, and $22M+ operating budget. One of 15+ lecturers and professors reporting to the Department Chair focusing on training the next generation of engineers, with a departmental enrollment of 300+ engineering students.Served on 9 departmental and university committees, enabling the use of internal capacity in design and construction supervision of 7 infrastructure projects valued at $12M+ over 4 years.Developed course materials and delivered lectures for 6 undergraduate courses to 600+ students, with an average student evaluation score of 4.8 out of 5.Supervised 15+ bachelor’s theses, with 12 students successfully transitioning to top graduate programs and industry roles at leading companies.

International University of East Africa has 4,000+ students, 1,000+ faculty and administrative staff, and $13M+ operating budget.One of 15+ lecturers and professors reporting to the Department Chair, focusing on training the next generation of engineers, with a departmental enrollment of 300+ engineering students.Developed course materials and delivered lectures for 8 undergraduate courses to 600+ students, with an average student evaluation score of 4.8 out of 5.Supervised 15+ bachelor’s theses, with 11 students successfully transitioning to top graduate programs and industry roles at leading companies.

UNRA is a national road agency with 1,400+ employees, operating out of the head office and 23 branches country-wide, and peak operating budget of $1.7B+. UNRA is responsible for a roadway network of 16,000+ miles (24% paved) and paves new 200+ miles of roadways annually. Left UNRA for full-time graduate studies.One of 12 road engineers reporting to the Projects Director, responsible for working with consultants in design and construction supervision of 110 miles on 2 national highways valued at $200M+.Reviewed 1000+ road designs, ensuring compliance with specifications resulting in 7-figure savings from potential errors. Analyzed 100+ laboratory and field test reports and implemented strategies resulting in >98% compliance with quality control and assurance requirements.Reviewed 100+ contractor’s work plans and construction method statements, and optimized construction processes resulting in 8.3% reduction in project delivery time and 7-figure savings to both the contractor and the road agency.Analyzed 100+ environmental and social action plans and implemented strategies resulting in >96% compliance with requirements, and sustainable infrastructure and communities.Reviewed 100+ contractors' payment claims, ensuring the accuracy of executed works and timely payments, resulting in healthy project cash flows and maintaining work progress ahead of schedule.Developed and presented 100+ reports to communicate project status to stakeholders, facilitating effective decision-making and maintaining steady progress of works ahead of schedule.

Neat Construction Limited was a Ugandan road construction contractor with 100+ employees, a presence in 6 cities and municipalities, and a peak annual revenue of $8 million.Reported to the CEO and oversaw a team of 80+ operations staff (engineers, surveyors, technicians, equipment operators, etc.) while executing 3 projects per year as the company grew ~30% year-over-year. Implemented improved construction techniques and efficient scheduling while paving 14.6 miles of city and municipal roads in <10 months, and reduced project delivery time by 14% saving the company $0.7M+ annually.Reduced wastage from 3 to <1% while supervising 10+ subcontractors, resulting in 100% work approval rate by the client and saving the company $0.1M+ annually.Lead the preparation of project proposals and maintained a bidding success rate of 86% and secured 16 projects in 3 years valued at $17.8M+ in revenue. Initiated and maintained strategic and operational relationships within client organizations and reduced the external document return time to <3 days, resulting in a reduction of project delivery time by 1.5% saving the company $0.08M annually.Organized and conducted 200+ meetings with internal and external stakeholders including bureaucrats and elected officials, resulting in 100% approval rate of completed works and saving the company 5% of the revenue on each project.