WaySync
Orva Stephen Agbe
Transportation Engineering
Tucson,AZ
Summary
A creative civil engineer specializing in highway design, traffic engineering, roadways, and public spaces. Offers solid and applicable experience in city planning, built environment, and transportation systems.
Qualified Civil Engineer with 15 years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in road geometric design and pavement design, including directing the workflow of earth and concrete works and demolition projects. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages large projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Center for Applied Transportation Sciences (CATS)
8 2023 - Current
- Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
- Developed unique research in computer vision to solve transportation problems.
- Exploring AI technology to solve transportation problems.
- Evaluated the performance of signalized intersections using the WaySync smart tool.
- Performed signal optimization and recommended corridor improvement measures
- Organized seminars and workshops within the department to foster intellectual exchange among colleagues and graduate students alike.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Research Assistant
Ritsumeikan University
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Report writing, proofreading research articles, data analysis, survey designs, team building, research guidance
Principal Civil Engineer
Federal Ministry Of Works
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Geometric Design Using Sivan CivilCAD, Designing highway structures (pavement, culverts, bridges), supervision, certifying designs provided by consultants.
Internship Trainee
Tsuji Plastics Co. Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Training on the installation of road traffic safety systems, especially solar road studs
- Also strategic thinking for business schemes and ODAs in Africa (under the JICA's ODA program for Africa)
Intern
Nippon Signal Co. Ltd.
09.2017 - 09.2017
- Training of the company's long legacy and philosophy on railway safety management systems and development of road traffic control systems
Highway Design Engineer
Zabet Consult Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Design and construction of roads, writing inception reports, BEMEs, technical presentation, site visits etc
Highway Engineer
MINISTRY OF WORKS, HOUSING AND TRANSPORT, Benue State Government
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Supervision of all concrete works on site Projects handled: Construction of a 40km double-layer surfacedressed road from Anyiin to Ugba, Benue state
- This also included construction of pipe and box culverts, side drains and bridges.
Education
Ph.D. - Advanced Architectural, Environmental and Civil Engineering
05.2018 - 05.2022
- GSSE Ritsumeikan Scholarship Recipient
- Dissertation: Implementing Mobility as a Service Considering the Built-Environment
Master of Science - Advanced Architectural, Environmental and Civil Engineering
05.2016 - 05.2018
- JICA Scholarship Recipient (ABE initiative 3rd Batch)
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
05.2002 - 05.2008
- NNPC/Ocean Energy Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Roadway Design
Presentation Skills
Autodesk Civil 3D
Discrete Choice
Structural Equation Modeling
Reporting & Analysis
Travel Behavior Analysis
Travel Demand Analysis
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
Data Collection
Project Coordination
Written Communication
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Organizational Skills
Team building
Problem-solving abilities
Interpersonal Skills
Team Management
Volunteer Works
- UN online volunteer programs
- Tokyo 2020 Game Volunteer
- Future Citizen (promoting diversity and a world without borders)
- TICAD7 official side event: "Japan-Africa Business Expo" (promoting economic ties between Japan and African countries and contributing to the development of human resources in Africa)
- ISA-Empowerment Programs (promoting diversity, sustainable society, communication skills, collaboration and developing leadership skills)
- Members Welfare Manager at Kakehashi Africa
Awards
- JICA Scholar - Japan International Cooperation Agency (08/2016)
- African Business Education, ABE Initiative Program for young African professionals. Aimed at creating a huge human resources network of African youth and foster business relationships
- Federal Scholar - NNPC/Ocean Energy Limited, Nigeria (09/2003)
- 100% Tuition Reduction - Ritsumeikan University (09/2018)
Publications
- Investigating the Determinants of Intention to Adopt Mobility as a Service using Structural Equation Modeling, J-STAGE Traffic Sciences, 04/06/2022, https://doi.org/10.34398/kokaken.52.2_43
- A feasibility study for mobility as a service in suburban areas, Transportation Planning and Technology, 07/26/2021, https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2021.1956807
- Towards Sustainable Mobility: A Focus on MaaS Adoption in Suburbs/Rural Areas and Cities, Civil Engineering and Architecture, 11/2023
References
- Professor Shiomi Yasuhiro, College of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, shiomi@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp
- Professor Ogawa Keiichi, College of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, kogawa@se.ritsumei.ac.jp
- Engr. Joyce Ikpaahindi, Assistant Chief Engineer, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, joyce.ikpaahindi@gmail.com
Software
AutoCAD
MS Office
Interests
Computer Vision
AI
Traffic Operations
Sustainable Development
Traveling, cooking, photography, adventures, playing musical instruments
I love traveling and learning about people, places, and cultures. While traveling, I take beautiful pictures of nature and scenery. I also like trying adventurous things
Timeline
Research Assistant - Ritsumeikan University
09.2018 - 09.2023
Internship Trainee - Tsuji Plastics Co. Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2018
Ritsumeikan University - Ph.D., Advanced Architectural, Environmental and Civil Engineering
05.2018 - 05.2022
Intern - Nippon Signal Co. Ltd.
09.2017 - 09.2017
Ritsumeikan University - Master of Science, Advanced Architectural, Environmental and Civil Engineering
05.2016 - 05.2018
Principal Civil Engineer - Federal Ministry Of Works
01.2012 - 01.2022
Highway Design Engineer - Zabet Consult Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2011
Highway Engineer - MINISTRY OF WORKS, HOUSING AND TRANSPORT, Benue State Government
02.2007 - 08.2008
University of Agriculture, Makurdi - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
05.2002 - 05.2008
Postdoctoral Researcher - Center for Applied Transportation Sciences (CATS)
8 2023 - Current