Lidia Regalado, PE, PMP

Experience

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  ITESM Campus Monterrey

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  R & D Developer - Semiconductor Laser Active Filter

  Worked under the R & D Team lead by Gabriel Campuzano, researcher of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM). Semiconductor lasers are within the smaller and more efficient. They have sizes on the order of a few millimeters and broadcast at wavelengths covering from the infrared to the visible frequencies. The development of these laser sources is a research area of great importance, particularly in the design of new manufacturing materials that allow the emission at a shorter wavelengths.This research was based on the simulation of a semiconductor laser in MATLAB with the purpose of studying how the wavelength varies depending on the laser’s operating parameters. After all variations were identified and characterized, it was analyzed the operation of a semiconductor laser (slave) injected by another semiconductor laser (master) to characterize a non-linear active filter based on the injected laser. Show less

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  ENSEIRB-MATMECA

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2009

  R & D Developer - RetroSpat System

  Worked under the R & D Team lead by Sylvain Marchand, researcher of the LaBRI (Laboratoire Bordelais de Recherche en Informatique), within the Gran École Nationale Supérieure d’Électronique, Informatique, Télécommunications, Mathématique et Mécanique de Bordeaux (ENSEIRB-MATMECA).RetroSpat stands for "Retroactive Spatializer" and it is a free software project for the spatialization of sounds represented in the spectral domain. This system is intended to be a spatializer with perceptive feedback. More precisely, RetroSpat can guess positions of physical sound sources (e.g. loudspeakers) from binaural inputs, and can then output multichannel signals to the loudspeakers while controlling the spatial location of virtual sound sources.The RetroSpat system was being implemented as a real-time musical software under GNU General Public License (GPL) and MATLAB Code was used as a tool to implement algorithms, to create user interfaces, and to add graphical multidomain simulation and Model-Based Design for dynamic and embedded systems. Show less

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  Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in The Hague

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2011

  Market Researcher

  - Investigating market activity- Analyzing published data and statistics- Evaluating past performance of a product or service's sales- Assessing future trends- Commissioning surveys- Co-ordinating research projects

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  SICE, INC.

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  Bid/Project Engineer

  • Secured contracts totaling $45 million by monitoring infrastructure projects and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Toll industry.• Developed competitive proposals with comprehensive ITS design and system architecture, resulting in enhanced client engagement and successful negotiations for project acquisition.

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  SICE

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  QA/QC Lead Engineer

  • Validated field equipment performance and integrated the ATMS System into the Transportation Control Center, ensuring adherence to quality standards for performance, stability, scalability, and reliability.• Coordinated testing activities and scheduling, and delivered comprehensive defect reports, effectively communicating status updates and critical issues.

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  SICE, INC. (USA)

  May 2014 - Feb 2021

  • Managed sales and service operations, achieving all strategic goals and objectives for the designated territory.• Facilitated the transition of project knowledge from the bidding stage to the project teams, ensuring a clear understanding of requirements and design assumptions.• Led multicultural and cross-functional teams in preparing proposals and project submittals, contributing to successful project initiation and planning.• Oversaw technical aspects to ensure seamless integration between engineering design and construction phases, maintaining compliance with project specifications. Show less • Managed project execution by developing detailed schedules and ensuring adherence to management and quality documentation, leading to successful delivery in alignment with client requirements.• Monitored project schedule, costs, and performance, implementing corrective measures promptly to maintain project trajectory and client satisfaction.• Conducted contract negotiations with key subcontractors and suppliers, oversaw project staffing, and facilitated team communications to ensure project milestones were met and approved by clients. Show less

  • Business Development Manager

    Sept 2016 - Feb 2021

  • ITS Construction Project Manager

    May 2014 - Sept 2016
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  A&P Engineers a CHA Company

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Senior Project Manager
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  CHA Consulting, Inc.

  Jul 2022 - now

  Project Team Leader for ITS and Traffic

  • Manage program execution and technology assessment for major infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives for a smarter county, overseeing a $700M investment across three projects.• Spearheaded the transition to a smarter county through technology assessment and integration for the Advanced Traffic Management System, Bus Rapid Transit and SMART Lighting projects. • Oversee the implementation of an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), including the upgrade of the ATMS Central Software, replacement of 3,000 controllers, and installation of 1,200 detection systems at signalized intersections.• Lead the integration of the Bus Rapid Transit project with existing traffic operations, focusing on communication network updates and operational maintenance strategies. • Direct the transition to Smart LED streetlights and support the expansion of "Smart City" initiatives, including the installation of 4K traffic monitoring cameras, IoT sensors, and fiber connectivity.• Facilitating the transition from a cellular network to a fiber optic communication system, ensuring scalability and meeting project-specific requirements. Show less