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The Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure jury is comprised of several panels of dedicated industry experts and media professionals who examine every nomination against the category criteria. Together, they choose three finalists in each category, who are then invited to share a presentation about their project for 2021 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event. After the presentations, the jury reconvenes to select the winners, who are announced at the 2021 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event.

Jurors

Managing Editor | Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

Abigail Tomkins

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Abigail Tomkins

Managing Editor
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

Abigail Tomkins is managing editor for the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and responsible for the monthly journal Civil Engineering Surveyor and the annual Geospatial Engineering and Construction Law Review. She has been writing about infrastructure and surveying for 20 years. She has a degree in English from the University of Stirling.
SENIOR EDITOR | ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD

Aileen Cho

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Aileen Cho

Senior Editor
Engineering News-Record

Aileen Cho is senior editor at Engineering News-Record. Her coverage of airports, ports, transit, highways, and bridges have won her a number of awards from business publications and engineering societies. Cho has been published in the Los Angeles Times and New York Times.
FOUNDER | IAGUA

Alejandro Maceira Rozados

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Alejandro Maceira Rozados

Founder
iAgua

Alejandro Maceira Rozados is founder of iAgua, a website and print communication platform for the water sector, and a water economics and hydrological planning consultant. He is also the director of Smart Water magazine. Rozados holds a business administration degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela and an MBA from the National University of Distance Education.
Transportation BIM Program Manager | HDR

Alexa Mitchell

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Alexa Mitchell

Transportation BIM Program Manager
HDR

Alexa Mitchell is the transportation BIM program manager at AEC firm HDR. She has over 20 years of experience in project delivery and technology deployment, and now provides strategic support for BIM-enabled project delivery. Previously, she worked at the Missouri Department of Transportation, leading the implementation of 3D engineered models and other digital project delivery technologies.
MANAGING EDITOR | SOURCEABLE

Andrew Heaton

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Andrew Heaton

Managing Editor
Sourceable

Andrew Heaton is the owner and managing editor of Sourceable, a news website that serves the architecture, engineering, and construction sector in Australia. Heaton covered technical and business-related topics for the architecture, construction, engineering, and property industry for Sourceable in Australia. He is now driving a long-term plan to develop Sourceable into a powerful tool for Australia’s built environment professionals. Heaton earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Deakin University.
Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief | Architosh

Anthony Frausto-Robledo

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Anthony Frausto-Robledo

Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief
Architosh

Anthony Frausto-Robledo, AIA, LEED AP, is an architect with over 35 years of experience in practice in the U.S. and abroad. He is also the founder and editor of Architosh. He was recently elected to the Alumni Advisory Council for the Boston Architectural College.
SENIOR PRINCIPAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING | GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Beth Gross

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Beth Gross

Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineering
Geosyntec Consultants, Tallahassee, Florida

Beth Gross has more than 30 years of experience with geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. She is a past president of the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Gross holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, and a Master of Engineering in geotechnical engineering from the University of Florida.
Editor | Geo Week News

Carla Lauter

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Carla Lauter

Editor
Geo Week News

Carla Lauter is the editor of Geo Week News, creating and curating content and newsletters on 3D, AEC, and geospatial technology in support of Geo Week. In her previous position, Lauter spent 10 years with NASA and National Science Foundation funded projects, focusing on Earth science and communication and working on outreach, and for NASA Earth Science, including products for satellite missions measuring sea level, salinity, and hyperspectral ocean color.
Editor | New Civil Engineer

Claire Smith

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Claire Smith

Editor
New Civil Engineer

Claire Smith is editor of New Civil Engineer magazine, which perfectly combines her industry knowledge with her journalism skills. She began as a geotechnical engineer with Peter Brett Associates but made the switch into construction journalism 21 years ago. Smith has worked on a wide range of UK and international construction publishing titles that has provided her with insight into a broad range of construction issues.
Consultant

Cyndi Smith

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Cyndi Smith

Consultant

Cyndi Smith is a former Bentley solution executive and senior director, where she focused on water and wastewater, utilities, and communications. She now spends her time consulting and has recently worked with notable organizations, such as buildingSMART, International.
Director | Sweetspot Media

Dale Granger

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Dale Granger

Director
Sweetspot Media

Dale Granger is an award-winning journalist and editor based in Perth, Australia. He publishes industry magazines for the resource industry with a focus on geosciences encompassing carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency, and exploration.
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | JACOBS

Daniel Mariscal

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Daniel Mariscal

Senior Structural Engineer
Jacobs

Daniel Mariscal is a senior structural engineer based in Tampa, Florida. His area of expertise is designing complex bridges, including segmental, cable-stayed, arch, or specialty type bridges. In his career, he has worked on national and international projects with other teams across the USA and the world, and he appreciates the opportunity to learn about different cultures.
COUNTRY MANAGER | ARC ADVISORY GROUP

David Cao

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David Cao

Country Manager
ARC Advisory Group

David Cao is responsible for ARC’s activities in China. He has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and infrastructure field, covering a variety of positions that include engineering design, academic research, media, and strategic marketing. Cao earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY

Dimitrios Zekkos

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Dimitrios Zekkos

Associate Professor
University of California at Berkeley

Dimitrios Zekkos is an internationally recognized researcher in geotechnical engineering and a Professor at UC Berkeley. He is also the CEO of ARGO-E, an infrastructure informatics company. He has published extensively and has received several awards for his work. Zekkos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Patras, and a Master of Science degree and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND POWER

Dorothy Lozowski

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Dorothy Lozowski

Editorial Director
Chemical Engineering and POWER

Dorothy Lozowski is the editorial director of Chemical Engineering and POWER. Before entering the publishing field, she worked for AkzoNobel in research and development, and production environments in the U.S. and Europe. Much of Lozowski’s work has been in the specialty and polymer chemical areas. She holds Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Vice President of Industry Partners | FutureOn

Dr. Brian Duffy

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Dr. Brian Duffy

Vice President of Industry Partners
FutureOn

Dr. Brian Duffy is currently vice president of industry partners at FutureOn, which provides PaaS software to the offshore energy industry. In this role, he is building an ecosystem of energy system supply chain companies, engineering simulation providers, and other digital technology companies to transform how assets in the energy industry are designed, engineered, constructed, and operated. His 23-year career includes work for TechnipFMC and ExxonMobil, and he holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Tulane University.
Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant | Retired

Dr. Samuel Wong

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Dr. Samuel Wong

Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant
Retired

Sam Wong was most recently director of engineering at Carey Group before his retirement in 2020. Before that, he worked in design and construction with Pell Frischmann and Partners, Property Services Agency, Cantor Seinuk, Balfour Beatty, and Bechtel. Wong served as technical director of WSP for more than 20 years. He earned a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the City University in London.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING | RETIRED

Gary Naumick

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Gary Naumick

Vice President of Engineering
Retired

Gary Naumick has over 40 years of experience in the water and wastewater field. From 1977 to 1986, he worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Safe Drinking Water Program. From 1986 until his retirement in 2019, Naumick worked in various engineering roles for American Water, the nation’s largest investor-owned water utility in the U.S. From 2008 until 2019, he was vice president of engineering for American Water Works Service Company. In this role, he managed the Company’s $1+ billion per year capital program, to enhance the water and wastewater infrastructure for the 14 million people served by the Company.
EDITOR | LIDAR NEWS

Gene Roe

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Gene Roe

Editor
LiDAR News

Gene Roe is the founder of LiDAR News, a leading 3D laser scanning publication, and current chair of the ASTM Committee E57 on 3D Imaging Systems. During his career, Roe has focused on the development and adoption of innovative technologies, such as CAD, GIS, GPS, and 3D laser scanning, primarily for the transportation industry.
Principal | Between the Poles

Geoff Zeiss

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Geoff Zeiss

Principal
Between the Poles

Geoff Zeiss, principal of Between the Poles, tracks the contribution of geospatial technology to the digitalization of the construction and energy industries, with a special focus on mapping underground utility infrastructure and the integration of BIM and geospatial for full lifecycle construction projects. From 2014 to 2016, Zeiss was editor for Energy and Building with Geospatial Media, and was responsible for thought leadership, evangelization, and industry messaging for the utility industry program at Autodesk.
Principal Technical Professional | ATKINS

Glenn Myers

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Glenn Myers

Principal Technical Professional
ATKINS

Glenn Myers is a principal technical professional for structural engineering of bridges and maritime structures at Atkins. He is a registered professional engineer and a former certified general contractor, with degrees in architectural engineering and civil engineering, specializing in structures. This unique blend of structures and architecture combined with Myers’ knowledge of the construction industry has resulted in the design of award-winning structures recognized for their aesthetic value, constructability, and economy.
Lead Analyst | ARC Advisory Group

Inderpreet Shoker

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Inderpreet Shoker

Lead Analyst
ARC Advisory Group

Inderpreet Shoker is the lead analyst at ARC Advisory Group for asset performance management technologies and services primarily used in the process industries. She also leads research on extended reality technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality. Prior to joining ARC, she was a management consultant at MLK Business Development Center. She holds an MBA from Clark University and a Bachelor of Science in physics from Delhi University.
RESEARCH DIRECTOR | IDC ENERGY INSIGHTS

John Villali

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John Villali

Research Director
IDC Energy Insights

John Villali is a research director for IDC Energy Insights, where he is responsible for thought leadership in the areas of digital transformation and smart operations in the energy and utilities sector. Villali’s research helps utility and energy IT and business management understand the disruptions that are transforming the energy and utility value chains, as well as develop the strategies and programs to capitalize on the evolving opportunities.
SENIOR VP, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC GROWTH | PENNONI

Joseph Viscuso

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Joseph Viscuso

Senior VP, Director of Strategic Growth
Pennoni

Joe Viscuso, PE, PLS, ENV SP, serves as senior vice president and director of strategic growth at Pennoni. His responsibilities include the firm’s involvement in all new initiatives and technologies. Viscuso has spoken at various government and industry events on the use of innovative smart solutions. He has more than 40 years of experience in projects involving land development. Viscuso also serves as an adjunct professor at Widener University teaching a course in land development.
Founder and President | KAI Hawaii, Inc.

Ken Hayashida

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Ken Hayashida

Founder and President
KAI Hawaii, Inc.

Ken Hayashida is the founder and president of KAI Hawaii, Inc. since 1995. As principal structural engineer, he oversees all the organization’s building and infrastructure projects. Hayashida is the recipient of the 2007 Engineer of the Year Award from the National Society of Professional Engineers and the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Hawaii College of Engineering.
Group Publisher | V1 Media

Kevin Carmody

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Kevin Carmody

Group Publisher
V1 Media

Kevin Carmody has 20 years of experience in engineering industry publications. He serves as the group publisher of Informed Infrastructure, Asian Surveying & Mapping, Earth Imaging Journal, and Geospatial1 for V1 Media. Carmody was previously director of print and e-media and associate publisher for CE News and Structural Engineer magazines at ZweigWhite, and was account executive for Architectural Record at McGraw-Hill Construction.
Editor | Engineers Australia

Kevin Gomez

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Kevin Gomez

Editor
Engineers Australia

Kevin Gomez leads the content team for Engineers Australia’s member publication, create. He is also the digital editor for the Australian Water Association’s website, Source. Prior to that, he held senior editorial roles in Australia and across Asia working with major business and technology publishers, including Reed Business Information, UBM/Cahners, and Global Sources.
Founder and Editor | AECbytes

Lachmi Khemlani

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Lachmi Khemlani

Founder and Editor
AECbytes

Lachmi Khemlani is the founder and editor of AECbytes, a publication that has been researching, analyzing, and reviewing technology products and services for the building industry since its establishment in 2003. She also consults extensively on the development and implementation of AEC technology. Khemlani has a Ph.D. in Architecture from UC Berkeley, specializing in intelligent building modeling.
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE | INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Mark Hansford

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Mark Hansford

Director of Engineering Knowledge
Institution of Civil Engineers

Mark Hansford is director of engineering knowledge at the Institution of Civil Engineers. He previously was editor of New Civil Engineer, a monthly magazine for members of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the organization overseeing the practice of civil engineering in the United Kingdom. Hansford also worked as an engineer at Atkins and earned an MEng in civil engineering from the University of Birmingham.
Engineering Consultant and Principal | Ralls Newman

Mary Lou Ralls Newman

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Mary Lou Ralls Newman

Engineering Consultant and Principal
Ralls Newman

Mary Lou Ralls Newman is an engineering consultant and principal of Ralls Newman, LLC in Austin, Texas. She is also the director of technology transfer for the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center led by Florida International University in Miami. Newman earned BSCE and MSE degrees from The University of Texas at Austin. Her 20-year Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) career included serving as state bridge engineer and Director of TxDOT’s bridge division.
Vice President and Principal Engineer | Gannett Fleming

Mike Brown

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Mike Brown

Vice President and Principal Engineer
Gannett Fleming

Mike Brown is a vice president and principal engineer with Gannett Fleming, where he serves as the resource manager for the Water Business Line. Brown leads technical studies, planning studies, designs, and other engineering services for water and wastewater systems. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Lehigh University and is a member of the American Water Works Association’s board of directors.
MANAGING EDITOR | HYDROCARBON PROCESSING AND GAS PROCESSING & LNG

Mike Rhodes

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Mike Rhodes

Managing Editor
Hydrocarbon Processing and Gas Processing & LNG

Mike Rhodes is the managing editor of Hydrocarbon Processing and Gas Processing & LNG, as well as part of the team responsible for editorial content for print and web. He also leads the company’s production of show daily newspapers for industry conferences. Rhodes holds dual bachelor’s degrees in journalism and public relations, with a focus on technical writing from Eastern Washington University.
EDITOR | WORLD HIGHWAYS

Mike Woof

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Mike Woof

Editor
World Highways

Mike Woof is editor of World Highways magazine. He is a trained mechanical engineer who has been working in the trade press, specializing in construction and mining, since the late 1980s.
Executive Editor | Mass Transit

Mischa Wanek-Libman

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Mischa Wanek-Libman

Executive Editor
Mass Transit

Mischa Wanek-Libman serves as executive editor of Mass Transit magazine. She is responsible for developing and maintaining the magazine’s editorial direction. Wanek-Libman has spent more than 20 years covering transportation issues, including policy and regulatory impacts, emerging technology, construction projects, and engineering challenges.
PRINCIPAL | SCHNITGER CORPORATION

Monica Schnitger

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Monica Schnitger

Principal
Schnitger Corporation

Monica Schnitger is an industry analyst covering infrastructure software applications. She develops industry forecasts, market models, and market statistics for various infrastructure technology and design software markets. Schnitger also writes and speaks on these topics. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from the F.W. Olin School of Management at Babson College.
Editor/Co-producer | ExtranetEvolution.com/AECTech.TV

Paul Wilkinson

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Paul Wilkinson

Editor/Co-producer
ExtranetEvolution.com/AECTech.TV

Paul Wilkinson has served as an independent technology analyst, PR consultant, freelance journalist, writer, and speaker since 2009. He writes on the use of construction collaboration technology platforms, SaaS, and related developments, such as BIM, mobile technologies, and social media. He writes regularly on his blog Extranet Evolution and co-presents the AECTechTV video blog. He is a member of the executive team and chair of the technology group at the UK BIM Alliance, and was part of the UK's BIM Interoperability Expert Group. He is a steering group member and collaborative working mentor at Constructing Excellence, has been involved with Leeds Beckett University’s ThinkBIM since 2011.
Director of Research | Work Energy Reports

Philip Lewis

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Philip Lewis

Director of Research
Work Energy Reports

Philip Lewis is the director of research at Work Energy Reports (WER), with 30 years of commercial management, corporate planning, and management experience within the international offshore marine services, shipping, and heavy engineering space. Lewis has recently led WER projects on the offshore wind and offshore oil and gas support vessel markets.
Vice President, Enterprise Solutions | ARC Advisory Group

Ralph Rio

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Ralph Rio

Vice President, Enterprise Solutions
ARC Advisory Group

Ralph Rio is an industry analyst at ARC Advisory Group, a think tank for manufacturing and industrial companies and their software suppliers. With more than 30 years of experience, he has the knowledge to understand issues facing manufacturers. Rio holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in management science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Senior Editor | Machine Design / Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Rehana Begg

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Rehana Begg

Senior Editor
Machine Design / Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Rehana Begg is a senior editor with Machine Design and Hydraulics & Pneumatics. She has spent the past decade covering industrial manufacturing, with a focus on engineering, operations, and management. Her previous role as an editor at Annex Business Media included leading content strategies for various manufacturing magazines. Begg holds a Master of Arts degree in journalism and an MBA focusing on project management.
Adjunct Professor | College of Engineering at Valparaiso University

Robert Schickel

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Robert Schickel

Adjunct Professor
College of Engineering at Valparaiso University

Robert Schickel serves as adjunct professor for the College of Engineering at Valparaiso University. His career started as a bridge design engineer and expanded to include the design of various transportation facilities, including highways, bridges, rail lines and stations, and airport runways. He then managed engineering offices ranging from 20 to 140 people. Schickel received his BS in Civil Engineering degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana.
Author

Sahana Singh

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Sahana Singh

Author

Sahana Singh is an author and commentator who specializes in water and sanitation issues and Indic history. She served as editor of Asian Water Magazine for 19 years and her articles have been published in Reader’s Digest, Washington Post, Straits Times, Discovery Channel Asia, World Water. Her second book on India’s educational heritage was launched in September 2021.
Principal | Golder Associates

Siew Wei Lee

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Siew Wei Lee

Principal
Golder Associates

Siew Wei Lee is a Principal of Golder Associates, now part of WSP. He obtained a Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering from Cambridge University, and is a qualified civil and geotechnical engineer with over 20 years of experience on projects ranging from soft ground to hard rock. His projects have been a finalist and a winner for the Year in Infrastructure Awards in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
HEAD OF RESEARCH | CAMBASHI

Simon Hailstone

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Simon Hailstone

Head of Research
Cambashi

Simon Hailstone leads the research program at Cambashi and has more than 30 years of experience in the engineering software industry. He previously worked in CAD research and development, business development, and project management. Hailstone earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a Master of Science in computer-aided engineering from Cranfield University.
SENIOR DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS RESEARCH | DODGE DATA & ANALYTICS

Steve Jones

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Steve Jones

Senior Director, Industry Insights Research
Dodge Data & Analytics

Steve Jones is Dodge Data & Analytics’ senior director of industry insights research, focusing on how emerging economic, practice, and technology trends transform global design and construction. He also produces Dodge’s SmartMarket Reports, frequently cited as authoritative references. Jones holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University.
CEO | Reliabilityweb.com

Terrence O'Hanlon

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Terrence O Hanlon

CEO
Reliabilityweb.com

Terrence O'Hanlon is the CEO of Reliabilityweb.com, the publisher of Uptime Magazine, and the executive director for the Reliability Leadership Foundation and the Association of Asset Management Professionals. He also created the Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System and is the executive producer of the International Maintenance Conference, The RELIABILITY Conference, and MaximoWorld.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR | INFORMED INFRASTRUCTURE V1 MEDIA

Todd Danielson

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Todd Danielson

Editorial Director
Informed Infrastructure
V1 Media

Todd Danielson is the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure and V1 Media. With more than 20 years of experience in all forms of media, he determines and manages the content for all the V1 Media brands, including Informed Infrastructure. Danielson holds degrees in journalism and geology from Miami University.
Director | APT Publications

Tyrone Gautier

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Tyrone Gautier

Director
APT Publications

Tyrone Gautier owns APT Publications, publisher of Transmission & Distribution and Industrial Electrix magazines in Australia and New Zealand. He has served more than 15 years in senior management in various industries.
Senior Engineering Geologist, Infrastructure | Atkins

Vicky Corcoran

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Vicky Corcoran

Senior Engineering Geologist, Infrastructure
Atkins

Vicky Corcoran is a senior engineering geologist and chartered geologist specializing in ground characterization in the offshore, coastal, and onshore environments. She is an expert in digital ground engineering and geotechnical data management, co-managing Atkins’ global database for geotechnical data. She has had a senior role within ground engineering teams working on major road and rail projects.
LEAD TRANSPORT AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST | ARC ADVISORY GROUP GMBH & CO. KG

Wasay Rashid

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Wasay Rashid

Lead Transport and Digital Infrastructure Analyst
ARC Advisory Group GmbH & Co. KG

Wasay Rashid specializes in international affairs, transportation, economic corridors, smart cities, and infrastructure. He is currently working on developing, implementing, and designing the future of our cities and its urban systems. Rashid’s research and consulting projects revolve around railways, maritime, smart infrastructure, and digital infrastructure.