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Lisa D'Abbondanza

Director - Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture
Toronto, ON

Lisa D'Abbondanza
#Director - Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture# #All# #Architecture# #Bus Rapid Transit# #Transportation# #BRT# ## #Education# #School# ## #Leader# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Subject Matter Expert# #Sustainability & Environmental Management# #Green# ## #Terminals# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ##
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lisa D’Abbondanza LEED AP is a Registered Architect in the Toronto office Transit Architecture studio. With over 20 years of experience, her ability to understand and implement rigorous design, management and construction standards has allowed her to successfully serve major institutional clients and municipalities and develop her skills as both a Design Architect and Project Manager. Lisa’s specialization in Transit Architecture began with the award-winning modernization of the TTC Victoria Park Station and Bus Terminal. Lisa played an integral role on the recently completed western segment of the Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit Line consisting of eight transit stations. She is currently the system-wide Architectural Lead for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit Line consisting of 15 transit stations and ten surface stops. Lisa is a member of Ontario Association of Architects, Canada Green Building Council, Toronto Society of Architecture, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Women in Transportation Society.
#North America#
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Joseph Fu

Associate | Manager, Structural Engineering
Toronto West, ON

Joseph Fu
#Associate | Manager, Structural Engineering# #All# #Development Engineering# #Engineering# #Industrial# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Structural Engineering# #Terminals# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transportation#
Toronto West, Ontario, Canada
Joseph Fu counts over 20 years of experience in global structural engineering, project management and supervision on numerous projects. His experience spans a variety of sectors, including commercial, government, health sciences, manufacturing, residential, sports and entertainment, and transit. He has extensive experience in various building codes and standards, and is knowledgeable and proficient in numerous structural design programs. Joseph’s current project work is focused on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT where he is the IBI Group structural team lead, providing leadership for the structural team, ensuring the project delivers high-quality work in accordance with technical requirements, budgets, construction strategies, and project milestones.
#North America#
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Maurice Macare

Principal | Education, Buildings
San Diego, CA

Maurice Macare
#Principal | Education, Buildings# #All# #Architecture# #Civic & Government# #Institution# ## #Education# #School# ## #K-12 Education# #School# #Education# ## #Leader# #Learning+# #School# #Education# ##
San Diego, California, United States of America
Maurice Macare AIA has 26 years of experience with the majority of that time dedicated predominantly on public sector projects, such as public schools and government facilities.
#North America# #Pacific West#
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Peter Spal

Associate Director | Practice Lead, Water Resources
Ottawa, ON

Peter Spal
#Associate Director | Practice Lead, Water Resources# #All# #Civil Infrastructure# #Engineering# #Leader# #Subject Matter Expert# #Water / Wastewater# #Industrial# ## #Water Resources Management# #Industrial# ##
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Peter Spal, P.Eng has over 28 years of experience as a Project Manager and Technical Specialist in the field of stormwater management planning, stormwater master servicing and drainage projects, including detailed design, contract administration and inspection. His experience includes various projects ranging from stormwater management studies and infrastructure projects to master drainage plans and flood analysis, which includes numerous projects for the City of Ottawa and the former Region Municipality of Ottawa, Carleton as well as private developers. He has completed numerous stormwater management projects related to site plans for urban development and commercial sites for both infield and greenfield sites. Peter has been at the forefront of developing creative stormwater management solutions either by generating new solutions or upgrading of the existing aging infrastructure.
#North America#
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Sarah-Lynn Schnare

Associate | Manager, Interior Design
Halifax, NS

Sarah-Lynn Schnare
#Associate | Manager, Interior Design# #All# #Interiors# #Interior Design# ## #Office# #Commercial# ##
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sarah-Lynn Schnare is a NCIDQ-Certified Interior Designer with 10 years of design experience. Her portfolio primarily focuses on corporate design specializing in professional and financial services firms, including an ARIDO Award for her contributions to the KPMG Toronto North project. Her experience has developed a keen eye for quality, attention to detail, and client-focused professionalism. Her fine arts and interior design background have proven to be a seamless link to innovative, yet functional solutions. Sarah-Lynn’s passion for design and curiosity enables her to deliver creative and thoughtful solutions. Her ability to build relationships and listen intently makes her a valuable team member that successfully works collaboratively with all members of a project team. Her experience covers all facets of the design process from start to finish. Sarah-Lynn’s mission is to ensure client requirements and expectations are met efficiently and thoughtfully with quality of work as her highest regard.
#North America#
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Neil Evans

UK Frameworks Lead
Rochdale, UK

Neil Evans
#UK Frameworks Lead# #Acute Care# #Healthcare# ## #All# #Ambulatory Care# #Healthcare# ## #Architecture# #Design Build# #Healthcare+# #Healthcare# ## #Labs / Life Sciences# #Healthcare# ## #Mental Health Care# #Healthcare# ## #Office Lead# #Oncology# #Healthcare# ## #Pediatrics# #Healthcare# ## #Policy & Design Guidelines# #UK Regional# #Wayfinding & Signage#
Rochdale, United Kingdom,
Neil’s early days at Percy Thomas Partnership and Studio BAAD, provided him with a firm grounding in healthcare design but he also gained significant experience in both the commercial and industrial sectors. Neil was appointed Office Principal of IBI Group’s Rochdale Office in July 2006.
#United Kingdom#
David Ashton

Associate | Manager, Software Development
Burlington, ON

David Ashton
#Associate | Manager, Software Development# #Advanced Traffic Management System# #Transportation# #ATMS# ## #All# #Software as a Service# #SaaS# ## #Systems# #Systems Engineering# #Systems# ##
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ashton-a232b896
David is a Software Development Manager, in the Solutions Group at IBI. Our projects focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications, which includes solutions for Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Performance Measures Reporting and Analysis, CCTV Video Dissemination, Maintenance and Inventory Management software, Fleet Dispatch and Tracking solutions, and Express Lanes Management systems.
#North America#
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Gerry Chaput

Director, Partnerships
Toronto, ON

Gerry Chaput
#Director, Partnerships# #All# #Civil Engineering# #Civil Infrastructure# ## #Civil Infrastructure# #Engineering# #Leader# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Municipal Infrastructure# #Civil Infrastructure# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Regional / Sectoral# #Senior Management# ## #Strategic Planning# #Transit Technology# #Transportation# #ITS# #Intelligent Transportation Systems# ## #Transportation# #Transportation Engineering# #Transportation# ##
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-chaput-p-eng-23397b135/
As Director, Partnerships, Gerry will take a leadership role in the strategic growth of IBI services to governments and the private sector. He brings unique and extensive experience in transportation, ranging from strategic planning, through to the delivery of major programs, and covering design, construction, operations, legislation and ITS services. Gerry joined IBI from Metrolinx, where he served as Executive Vice President, Program Management. In this role, he ensured that delivery teams had consistent project controls, reporting requirements, resources and management systems to successfully deliver the: Capital Program, including the GO Transit expansion Toronto subway projects Hurontario LRT in Mississauga/Brampton Toronto’s Finch West and Eglinton Crosstown LRT He earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Queens University, which led him to a career at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in roles of increasing responsibility. These included Chief Engineer/Executive Director and Assistant Deputy Minister, Provincial Highways Management, a role he held until his departure in 2016. Gerry is currently President of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Foundation. Gerry held various roles within TAC, including President from 2014 to 2016 and was a past Chair of the Chief Engineers Council.
#North America#
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Kyle Koppes

Associate | Office Lead, Canton
Canton, OH

Kyle Koppes
#Associate | Office Lead, Canton# #Active Transportation# #Transportation# ## #All# #Bridges, Roads & Highways# #Transportation# ## #Civil Engineering# #Civil Infrastructure# ## #Civil Infrastructure# #Design Build# #Office Lead# #Transportation#
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
http://linkedin.com/in/kyle-koppes-p-e-0735271a
Mr. Koppes has over 16 years of experienced as a design Project Manager/Senior Transportation Engineer in the fields of complex road, highway, street and drainage design.  His experience includes new and rehabilitation projects of both rural and urban roadways/highways and he has experience in ODOT, ODOT-let and Local-let ODOT LPA roadway projects. He has considerable experience in the design of roadways including geometric design, pavement and drainage design, cost estimating and final plan preparation. Kyle has worked on a variety of roadway improvement projects using federal dollars and he has acted as Project Manager and Lead Design Engineer for numerous ODOT projects.
#Midwest# #North America#
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Liviu Birjega

Associate | Manager, Intelligent Systems
Pompano Beach, FL

Liviu Birjega
#Associate | Manager, Intelligent Systems# #Active Transportation# #Transportation# ## #Advanced Traffic Management System# #Transportation# #ATMS# ## #Airports# #Transportation# ## #All# #Bus Rapid Transit# #Transportation# #BRT# ## #Data Analytics# #Data Centre# #Commercial# #Office# ## #Design Build# #Mobile Technology# #Transportation# ## #Parks# #Institution# #Civic & Government# ## #Ports# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# #Terminals# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Rail# #Transportation# ## #Research & Development# #Revenue / Tolling# #Transportation# ## #Smart Cities# #Software as a Service# #SaaS# ## #Systems# #Systems Engineering# #Systems# ## #Systems Integration# #Systems# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transit Technology# #Transportation# #ITS# #Intelligent Transportation Systems# ## #Traveller Information# #Transportation# #511# #ATIS# #Advanced Traveller Information System# ##
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States of America
www.linkedin.com/in/LiviuBirjega
Honesty and truth is the ultimate sophistication.
Liviu Birjega has over 17 years of extensive involvement in IBI Group – Intelligent Systems division and more than 27 years of experience working in software development, IT and academia. Mr. Birjega provides functional and technical expertise, strategies and leadership in the development of new IBI Group projects and enhancements of existing ones delivering results across multiple verticals and technology platforms to enterprise clients. Monitors technology trends that will impact products in the years to come and recommends suitable new technologies and standards to create strategic prioritization and add higher value to customers. A champion for product quality, specializes in systems architecture, design, development and integration, software development life cycle, user experience complex processes, business analysis and integration.
#North America# #Southeast#
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Fayez S. Shahin

Associate | Manager, Construction Management
Toronto, ON

Fayez S. Shahin
#Associate | Manager, Construction Management# #All# #Bus Rapid Transit# #Transportation# #BRT# ## #Civil Engineering# #Civil Infrastructure# ## #Construction Management# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #P3# #Rail# #Transportation# ## #Systems# #Systems Engineering# #Systems# ## #Systems Integration# #Systems# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transportation#
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fayez Shahin is a professional Engineer, Project Management Professional and Certified Public Private Partnership Professional with extensive experience in overseeing the development and delivery of large and complex P3 Rail and Transit Projects. Fayez has more than 20 years of experience in Planning, Design, Implementation and Management of Rail and Transit Projects. He has international experience in successful delivery of Metros, High-Speed Rail, LRT, BRT and Infrastructure Projects. Fayez has an outstanding communication and leadership skills with extensive experience in Alternative Finance and Procurement (AFP). He is also well-versed with AREMA Standards and Guidelines, Metrolinx Design Guidelines and Requirements, Ontario Building Code, TTC Design Manual and other relevant Local and International Codes and Standards.
#North America#
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David Traub-Werner

Associate Director | Practice Lead, Transportation Engineering
Tel Aviv, Israel

David Traub-Werner
#Associate Director | Practice Lead, Transportation Engineering# #Active Transportation# #Transportation# ## #All# #Bridges, Roads & Highways# #Transportation# ## #Brownfield Development# #Development Engineering# ## #Civil Infrastructure# #Design Build# #Engineering# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Municipal Infrastructure# #Civil Infrastructure# ## #Operations Centre# #Transportation# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Research & Development# #Sustainability & Environmental Management# #Green# ## #Systems# #Systems Integration# #Systems# ## #Traffic Management# #Transportation# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transit Planning# #Transportation# ## #Transportation# #Transportation Engineering# #Transportation# ##
Tel Aviv, Israel, Middle East
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-traub-werner-07268311/
David Traub-Werner is a civil engineer that has spent the majority of his career applying Systems Thinking and Engineering principles to infrastructure projects. His involvement on large Intelligent Transportation Systems projects, both P3 and public-lead design-bid-build, has included direct involvement and leadership in the range of professional services for software development, center-to-field interfaces, field infrastructure connectivity of communications and power and physical infrastructure. David served as the Assistant Project Manager for the design of ten underground stations for the NTA Red Line Tel Aviv LRT project, as well as the complete construction phase services for five stations. With a keen interest in digital value expeditions, David builds on his systems thinking to investigate, publish and present on current technologies as applied to IBI Group’s core businesses, including: distributed ledger technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
#Middle East#
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