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03 — Career

A record built in the field.

From the London Underground to the Chicago 'L', from BNSF freight yards to the boardrooms of SNC-Lavalin — a career defined by ownership of hard, high-stakes infrastructure.

  1. Jan 2026 — Present

    Nigeria

    Technical Adviser to the MD — Safety, Compliance, Operations & Modernization

    Nigerian Railway Corporation

    • Advising the Managing Director on modernization, safety compliance, and operational transformation of Nigeria's national rail system.

  2. Apr 2019 — Present

    Baltimore, MD

    Senior Consultant — Safety & Security Certification Specialist

    ADS System Safety / DSS+

    • Steered safety and security certification governance for the $2B RPM megaproject; conducted Fire Hazard Analyses, Combustible Materials Test Reports, and design reviews.
    • Principal technical authority on complex engineering frameworks — eliminating operational and environmental liabilities.
    • Chaired Safety & Security Working Groups; led cross-functional teams delivering board-ready readiness certification documentation.

  3. Nov 2016 — Apr 2019

    Montreal, QC (Chicago Office)

    Senior Safety Specialist

    SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit Engineering

    • Led executive safety and design reviews for multi-jurisdictional Positive Train Control (PTC) systems to ensure FRA compliance.
    • Managed railcar manufacturing procedures and international supply-chain hazard mitigation.
    • Directed certification pipelines on time and within budget with 100% client satisfaction.

  4. Feb 2016 — Dec 2016

    Chicago, IL

    Project Manager — System Safety

    Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

    • Directed 24/7 incident command and emergency response for the CTA transit system.
    • Developed and executed safety programs for bus, rail, and maintenance operations — ensuring FTA / US DOT compliance.
    • Conducted accident investigations and implemented preventive measures to improve operational safety.

  5. Sep 2015 — Feb 2016

    Chicago, IL

    Safety Professional for BNSF Railroad

    Sheffield Safety & Loss Control, LLC

    • Supervised safety compliance for the $200M BNSF Terminal & Line Capacity Expansion project.
    • Delivered safety training and supported PTC implementation to reduce collision and environmental risk.

  6. Mar 2013 — Sep 2015

    Chicago, IL

    Senior Partner

    Broadway Corporate Safety Consulting

    • Designed and implemented multinational safety programs — Hazard Communications, Bloodborne Pathogens.
    • Led organizational change to improve safety culture and regulatory compliance in Nigeria.

  7. Mar 2006 — Mar 2013

    Chicago, IL

    Construction Safety Coordinator / Safety Specialist

    Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

    • Managed rail construction safety across the CTA network; ensured OSHA / FTA / DOT compliance.
    • Conducted health & safety audits across 54 rail stations, 2 rail shops, and multiple bus garages.
    • Investigated workplace incidents and produced corrective action plans preventing recurrence.

  8. Mar 2004 — Feb 2006

    Vauxhall, London, UK

    Facilities Safety Operator

    London Underground (Morson International)

    • Supervised contractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental protocols on the Underground.
    • Designed Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and coordinated Industrial Hygiene programs focused on air quality and noise reduction.
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