Ryan Furgerson, AICP

Experience

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jun 1996 - Aug 1998

  Software Engineer

  Code developer on larger legacy-system, upgrading routines and interfaces on classified program.

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  JP Morgan

  Aug 1998 - Jun 2001

  Computer Analyst

  Supported internal and vendor-supplied applications, specifically batch communications and reporting across these platforms as well as special reporting requests from internal departments. Unix Scripting/SQL/C programming skills primarily.

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  Parsons Brinckerhoff

  Jun 2001 - Feb 2003

  Transportation Planner

  Conducted GIS analysis for both strategic planning (commuter rail) and demographic (development planning) purposes. Engaged in policy research and small scale transit planning.

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  STV, Inc.

  Feb 2003 - Feb 2005

  Transportation Planner

  Worked extensively with Alternatives Analysis studies (BRT, heavy rail, commuter rail) and financial planning. Involved in New Starts grant application preparation and coordinated elected-officials/general public outreach activities.

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  Michael Baker Jr., Inc.

  Apr 2005 - Jun 2012

  Transportation Planner

  Initial assignment as researcher and analyst of policy implications of funding mechanisms and growth/development controls for the Transportation Funding and Reform Commission. Task leader for transit system operational evaluations of the 3rd and 4th largest transit providers in the state. Involved in several Transit Development/Master Plan efforts for various jurisdictions.

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  Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  Director of Planning and Procurement

  Management and administration of planning activities for both fixed-route and shared-ride services provided by BARTA. This includes the annual development and implementation of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), capital planning activities, third party contracting, development of the annual Transit Improvement Program, development of capital budgets and grant applications, administration of capital projects, including meeting all federal reporting and compliance requirements. The position also oversees the Authority’s DBE and EEO Officer and provides assistance in meeting the federal and state requirements, plus development of the annual Marketing Plan. Show less

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  Michael Baker International

  Feb 2015 - now

  Department Manager - Program and Construction Management Services: Leveraging expertise in program management over a portfolio of projects in excess of $1 billion. Programs have included managing local municipal capital improvement plan execution and a state-wide rail corridor infrastructure improvement program. Performing oversight of various third-party consultant/contractor teams and internal subject matter experts. Specific responsibilities include currently leading a multidiscipline team in delivering programmatic analysis/reporting, compliance monitoring, project controls including master scheduling support, design review coordination, resource management, and construction management/inspection for highway/rail civil engineering and construction projects. Show less

  • Department Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2015 - Jan 2023