Jignesh Patel is a technology innovator with over 23 years of experience. He is a Certified Technology Architect, Certified Change Manager, Certified Project Manager and hold numerous other technology certifications. Jignesh is actively involved in emerging trends on technologies that shape the future of transit and government technologies.

Jignesh has helped agencies implement some of the most innovative transit technology solutions involving Intelligent Transportation System, Big Data, Machine Learning, and more. Each of these projects allowed Jignesh to hone his expertise in areas of leading-edge technology in the travel and transportation industry. Jignesh has served clients in many capacities, including CIO Advisor for the Palm Beach Transit, State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), San Diego MTS and Jacksonville Transportation Authority. He is actively involved in APTA and is engaged on several committees involving Technology & Innovation. Jignesh is working with the National Transit Institute on an FTA-funded initiative to develop transit technologies training courses including Regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture, Systems Engineering and Rural ITS Technology. Jignesh also has extensive experience with Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, JPMorgan Chase, Hewlett Packard, Lexis Nexis and others.

Steve is an experienced financial leader with over twenty years serving as a Chief Financial Officer and 13 years as a public accountant with E&Y and KPMG.   Steve has served as the Chief Financial Officer for 3 large publicly traded software and consulting businesses including the initial public offering of LHS Group, one of the most successful offerings of its kind. Additionally, Steve has served as the Chief Financial Officer of various family owned and private equity owned software, technology and other businesses ranging in size from $1 million in annual revenue to over $50 million.

Other significant accomplishments include the installation and roll out of accounting software globally, performed diligence and accounting integration on several acquisitions, and led the successful sale of business to a Private Equity Group (PEG).

Prashanth has over 22 years of technology consulting experience, spanning many industries – Telecommunications, Healthcare, Retail, Aviation, Government, Transit and Transportation, just to name a few. As a results-driven professional, Prashanth has led many Fortune 500 Clients with their complicated CRM implementations. Some of his engagements with Transit agencies have been for their IT/Transit Technology assessments, Cybersecurity/Surveillance and Project Management needs. Prashanth has a master’s in management information systems (MIS) and holds several Cybersecurity/professional certifications, including the DOD approved CompTIA Security+

Philippe is a results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience working throughout North America and Internationally in Operations Management, Project Management and Systems Development. Broad knowledge and proven ability in leading teams to innovate, attain goals and deliver targeted results. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proven track record for solving complex situations. Committed to adding value and exceeding expectations through collaborative efforts in problem solving, business insight, tenacity and by providing outstanding customer service.

A passionate, highly skilled, results driven IT leader and senior-level information systems technologist with an extensive track record in managing teams for cloud computing, e-commerce, analytics and integration architecture. Comprehensive technical skills include large scale complex systems design, deployment, hosting environments, data modeling, cyber security, user experience, business requirements definition, enterprise software and business analytics. Proven mentor and trainer with expertise in communicating across organizational levels and with cross-functional teams to drive shared vision and foster culture of excellence. Leadership experience managing project teams comprising cross-functional global resources through different lifecycle phases of system design and development.

Engineering professional with background in Hardware and Software engineering as well as System Engineering and Project Management. Managed the development of state of the art fare collection hardware and SAAS platform development and implementation. Over 20 years of Public Transit experience in the areas of Intelligent Transportation Systems Implementations, Innovative Mobility Solutions, Technology Project Management, Transit Planning, Mobility Solutions Delivery, Web-based solutions, and Systems Engineering.

Results driven and detail-oriented professional with over 30 years of experience in Enterprise Resource Planning including Oracle EBS R12 and Cloud, Data Analytics, Transportation, and Information Technology Management. Known for her good judgment and initiative in problem solving. Adept at translating organization vision into project vision. LaShelda works with clients and partners to provide strategic insights and industry best practices in the identification and deployment of technology solutions. LaShelda is efficient at managing multiple large-scale projects and direct reports with assertiveness and professionalism. She is solutions driven with experience leading cross-functional teams in the development, documentation and delivery of process and software implementations. LaShelda has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a master’s in information system degree from the University of Phoenix.

A well-organized, optimistic, and self-driven person with having more than 40+ years of experience in the field of project management, consulting, and business development. Managed services such as NOC/SOC, Outsourcing, ITaaS, Fractional Needs, DevOps aaS, Help Desk, Infrastructure (server, network, cloud, hybrid), and related supporting applications and operations.

High level of expertise in a data center includes Colo, Cloud, DRaaS, Hybrid-Cloud, VDI/DaaS, Data Center aaS, Cloud Anywhere Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Azure and telecom services includes SD-WAN, UCaaS, MPLS, Direct Connect, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Dark Fiber, Satellite, Point-to-Point, Call Center aaS. Strong knowledge in IT Security and Compliance such as SIEM, Assessments, Managed Security, Compliance Tools, Ransomware Remediation, Compliance aaS. Familiar with emerging technology such as IoT, AI, Copy Data, Third-Party Maintenance, Office Tech, Point of Sale, Telecom Expense Management, Chatbots.

Highly expertise in project management application tools such as Jira, SalesForce (practical experience across Sales/Channel, Professional Services and Customer Success), Microsoft Project, Deltek Workbook, ServiceNow, NetSuite, Oracle, Dynamics, / CloudSuite Financials (CSF), Lawson / Infor v9 to v10 and v10 to v11, SAP S/4HANA, SharePoint.

Senior Project Manager with Niti Systems Consultants Inc., a certified DBE business and technology firm focused on serving the transit industry. Over 14 years of Information Technology Project Management experience in Transportation and Public Transit in the areas of Intelligent Transportation Systems Implementations, Technology R & D Solutions, Technology Project Management, Feasibility Studies Planning and Implementation, Mobility Solutions Delivery, Systems Engineering, IS/IT Advisory Services, and Data Driven Decisions.

Derrick has advised Local Governments, Transportation, and Transit agencies with Technology Solutions, Organizational Management Assessment, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Planning, Systems Implementation, Business Analysis and Strategic Planning. Actively involved with various business and technical consortiums within local government entities, boards, and committees.

Skills: • Asset Management, Work Management, Supply Chain Management, GIS, Integrations • Project Management, Change Management, Business Readiness • Functional Lead: Business Process, Functional Requirement, Technical Specification, and Gap Analysis Workshop Facilitator • Infor EAM/IBM Maximo Application Solution Architect • Test Coordinator, Training Development and Delivery • Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Business Development • IBM Certified Deployment Professional • Infor EAM Certified Instructor

Education • MA Computer Resources & Information Management, Barry University 2001–2003 • BS Information Technology, Brevard Community College 1998-2000

Jon is an experienced Oracle ERP Consultant with over 13 years of experience implementing Supply Chain Management modules in both the Cloud and EBS. He brings a unique blend of functional and technical expertise to each engagement, helping clients to bridge the gap between technology and business processes. Jon has worked with a variety of clients and industries worldwide, including multiple Fortune 500 companies, public & private sector, manufacturing, and ecommerce businesses. With a focus in logistics and material management, Jon enjoys working with warehouses and distribution centers to utilize Oracle for improving their fulfillment strategy and processes.

Patrick Patteson is an HxGN EAM SME in both the technical and functional aspects. With 23 years of experience, he has worked with a wide range of clients, spanning many different operational aspects such as pharmaceuticals, several major US airlines, nuclear facilities, metropolitan mass transit clients, United States Postal Service, major US energy companies, steel mills, NASA, and several US Government Nuclear Research Labs to name a few. Whether leading a client through business process reviews, configuring EAM in innovative ways, migrating data or working at the database level, Patrick brings a total package for your EAM HxGN needs.

Charley Kins is a senior Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) consultant with Niti Systems. Charley has over 40 years of military and private industry maintenance experience and holds an Industrial Electrician’s Journeyman’s card and a Master Electrician’s License. He has 24+ years of experience in the implementation and operation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) including Maximo System Administration, Training, and Implementations with dozens of new installs, upgrades, MRO optimizations, and PdM implementations. Charley’s experience encompasses a wide industry portfolio including manufacturing, facilities, wastewater, transportation, DOE, DoD, utilities, heavy rail, oil & gas, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.

Elvis Gibbs is a Senior transportation operations and capital management professional with experience with Capital Program Delivery for transit facilities, infrastructure and vehicle assets, system safety and security management. Elvis is a focused, highly motivated, seasoned and detail-oriented transportation professional who is multi-certified with considerable experience delivering projects and maintaining the total cost of ownership and state of good repair of transit facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and vehicular assets. Elvis brings strong experience with design review, specification and procurement, project and contract management, system safety and security certification, threat and vulnerability analysis, safety management systems, risk hazard analysis and customer service for transportation system vehicles, equipment, facilities, and infrastructure assets, maintenance and reliability engineering, preventive and predictive maintenance, contract management and administration, capital improvement programs, asset management, construction, compliance and quality assurance management, budgeting and program financing and development of policies and procedures.

Lee Nelson is a senior Transit Systems consultant with Niti Systems. Lee is a well-organized, proactive team player who possesses exceptional knowledge of image and video technologies, complemented with superior business acumen and leadership capabilities. He is a well-known industry analyst and independent systems consultant with decades of expertise in providing impartial and unbiased research, surveying vendors, and assessing established as well as emerging high-performance electronic imaging technologies for transportation and transit applications in the safety, security, and counterterrorism arena.

Michael is an Enterprise Systems Operations Engineer with 40 years of experience in Telecom and Information Technology support. Served as a liaison between MARTA Police, IT Department, Radio Maintenance, & Telephony to support security related solutions (applications, desktops, servers, switches, network, etc.) owned by the MARTA Police Department - including MCV, RRV, EOC, 911 Call Center, MARTA Police Precincts, HQ, and other Security Related systems.

He has served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to MARTA Police in the maintenance and sustainability of security related technologies and provided advice to MARTA Police on best practices that align with Police priorities, critical functions, and regulatory responsibilities. Further, assist with Cyber Security initiatives as defined by the MARTA SEPP, provided a single point of contact for technology related issues, projects and programs facing the MARTA Police Department.

Gopinath has over 21 years of rich experience working in various roles such as Delivery Lead, Team Lead, Technical Lead, System/Network/Security Administration, DevOps, CI/CD Specialist, Technical Architect for Cloud Computing, Cloud Migrations, Datacenter Operations, Data Communication, Security Management and Oracle Fusion Middleware.

In recent years Gopinath has successfully delivered high impact projects to clients such as AT&T and P&G with his expertise in OIC and OAC integration planning and deployments. He also designed the Hub-Spoke topology for the AT&T network. Gopinath’s experience in Cloud migration Strategy including Capacity Planning, Topology design for Prod/DR Setup, Operation recovery, deploying or provisioning end to end Cloud services – makes him an asset to any client considering a Cloud migration from an On-Premises Infrastructure setup.

Lakshmi has over 7 years of Experience in Information Technology with expert level knowledge in Oracle EBS Applications on various versions, Oracle Financials & SCM Cloud, and Oracle PL/SQL - including Developing, Customizing, Testing and Implementation of Oracle Financial and SCM modules.

As an Oracle Financial EBS technical developer, Lakshmi has worked on several implementations, upgrades, support project, and extension roles. She is proficient in developing Custom Forms and Customizing Standard forms and Personalization. She also has extensive working knowledge of Fusion Cloud Reporting with tools such as OTBI, Financial Reporting Studio, Smart View, Oracle Business Intelligence.

Swetha is an Oracle Cloud ERP Technical Consultant with over 6 years of rich experience in Oracle Fusion ERP applications. Her expertise in Data Conversion, Data Migration, and Report Generation within several ERP modules makes her a very valuable consultant on any Oracle Cloud Implementation/Migration project.

With over 15 years of experience in related fields, Terrence has become a leader in deploying and maintaining citywide LAN solutions. Armed with an array of technical certifications, Terrence understands the theory of building, securing, and maintaining large municipal networks, both wired and wireless solutions. Having been directly involved in the engineering, deployment, and maintenance of several major citywide solutions in the Southeastern United States, he has quickly become one of the industries leaders in his field.

Adept at designing, developing, and deploying high-quality web applications, Antonio has Strong background in both front-end and back-end development. He is an expert at developing dynamic and responsive user interfaces while also building robust and scalable server-side functionalities. Antonio is committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest technologies and best practices in the industry. He is a team player with excellent communication skills, always ready to collaborate and contribute to achieve the project goals.