2017 Speakers

Keith Ammons holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Memphis State University and a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  He has spent over 30 years in the communications-electronics sector and his experience includes...

Since 2015, Anne-Fleur holds the position of CEO at AMA XPERTEYE, the US-based subsidiary of AMA, a company specializing in augmented collaborative applications for smartglasses founded by the cofounders of Ubisoft. French born, Anne-Fleur graduated from UTC (Université de Technologie de...

Michael Dinning is Director of Multimodal Programs and Partnerships at the Volpe Center, the national research center of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Mike leads Volpe Center initiatives which impact all modes of transportation, such as cybersecurity and resilience, mobility and payment...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh appointed Jascha Franklin-Hodge as the City’s Chief Information Officer in June 2014. As Chief Information Officer, Franklin-Hodge leads the City’s efforts to enhance online service delivery, empower City employees with effective digital tools, and improve access to technology ...

Adam Giambrone is the Director of the Brooklyn Queens Connector streetcar project with the City of New York.  He has worked in the transit sector for over 15 years and holds and holds an MBA focusing on transportation management from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.  He is the former...

Michael Glikin has been involved in the public transportation industry for nearly 50 years.  He started work as a college intern with the New Jersey Department of Transportation in 1969.  After graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in economics he began work as a transportation planner...

Kim began his SEPTA career in 1984 after serving as General Manager of the Cape Ann Transportation Authority in Massachusetts. Prior to his years in Cape Ann, he served in various managerial roles in the hospitality/restaurant industry in Southern California. It was there that Kim acquired his...

Erik Johanson is the Director of Business Innovation for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in Philadelphia. In this position since 2015, Mr. Johanson is primarily responsible for informing strategic transformation of SEPTA business policies and practices through...

A transportation executive with nearly 30 years of experience, Joseph Leader has an extensive background in rail operations, safety hazard analysis and mitigation, construction management and organization strategy and transformation.In August 2016, Leader became the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ...

Bob is one of three Deputy Directors in Strategic Initiatives, part of New York City Transit’s Office of the Executive Vice President.  Our 11-member group of experienced MTA staff and former management consultants and undertakes high-priority projects on the most pressing challenges facing New...

Prior to joining the MBTA in 2011, Satyen worked closely with the US and UK Navy and Air force and has held several positions of responsibility included the oversight and configuration of the design, build, manufacture, disposal and life cycle maintenance of Defense systems.Since June 2014, as the...

Alla V. Reddy is Senior Director, System Data & Research at MTA New York City Transit Operations Planning.   With 35 years' experience in transit management and planning, he oversee the TA's efforts in quantitative research to solve management problems and improve system...

At the Long Island Rail Road, Yannis Takos is responsible for programs ranging from new business development and emerging fare technologies (Mobile Ticketing) to ridership and revenue growth, as well as for managing sales & promotions efforts and LIRR’s customer service call center.  For the...

Iain Watt serves as Director of Recovery & Resiliency at New York City Transit's Department of Subways. The group is responsible for coordination of the $5.8 billion program to restore New York’s subway system from Hurricane Sandy-related damage and integrate mitigation measures to limit...

Bill is responsible for the overall strategic direction of technology initiatives, long-term business strategy and objectives for the organization.  In his role at SEPTA, Bill has introduced new technologies such as mobile device access for staff and executive teams, has overall responsibility of...