Elham Heydari
Toronto,Canada
Summary
- Over 10 years of experience in Civil Engineering, Transportation Modeling, and Project Management specializing in cost estimation, financial analysis, freight optimization, and travel demand forecasting.
- Proficient in tools such as EMME, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS, with strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB, and practical experience with simulation platforms like VISSIM, Synchro, Carla, and Map Box Studio.
- Proven ability to translate complex research into high-quality publications, supported by effective and compelling writing, and active participation in major conferences (e.g., TRB, CTRF, INFORMS, ITE, CLUE).
- Recognized for academic excellence with the York University Graduate Entrance Award (Fall 2020), complemented by a track record of presenting at symposiums and engaging with industry and academic stakeholders.
- Experienced project manager and planner with a robust background in sustainable transportation planning, traffic engineering, and policy development, skilled in public engagement, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with government agencies and stakeholders to enhance urban mobility.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Planner
North York General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with HR and PMO to integrate active transportation options and transit access for employees
- Conducted land use considerations, stakeholder engagement, and policy alignment on parking and mobility solutions
- Applied transportation demand management principles to improve efficiency and equity
Transportation Specialist / Researcher
York University
09.2020 - 02.2025
Transportation Specialist- Data Scientist
Mitacs
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Internship program focused on research and development
- Performed data visualization, semantic segmentation, and object classification on point clouds data
- Developed a parking occupancy algorithm for real-time curbside monitoring
- Internship program focused on research and development
Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist
Statistics Canada
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed NLP models, including Neural Networks, to classify opioid overdose death reports, with 98 percent accuracy
- Automated text preprocessing pipeline for efficient handling of new reports
B2B- IoT & Smart City Project Manager
Mobile Network Operator
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed business plans, including cost and revenue forecasts, for smart city projects
- Managed product demos, risk management, contract negotiations to build strategic B2B IoT partnerships
- Analyzed market trends, and conducted feasibility studies to identify new opportunities for IoT solutions
Education
Ph.D. -
Transportation- Civil Engineering
01-2025
Master of Science -
Industrial Engineering
01-2014
Bachelor of Science -
Industrial Engineering
01-2012
Skills
- Transportation Simulation & Planning: Synchro, VISSIM, Carla, EMME, TRANSYT
- GIS & CAD: ArcGIS Pro/Online, AutoCAD, SketchUp
Project & Process Management: MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft tools, PMBOK - Documentation: LaTeX
- ERP & Databases: SAP, Oracle
- Optimization & Modeling: Gurobi, CPLEX, GAMS, Lingo
- Data & Machine Learning: Neural Networks, Text/Image/Video Processing
- Risk, Stakeholder & Budget Management: Threat and Risk Assessments, Stakeholder Management, Budget Tracking and Management
- Soft Skills: Effective Communication, Negotiation, Leadership, Team Building, Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking
- Regulatory & Policy Knowledge: Provincial Policy Statement, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual
Affiliations
- Ontario Professional Planner’s Institute (OPPI)
- Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE)
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Timeline
Transportation Planner
North York General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Transportation Specialist / Researcher
York University
09.2020 - 02.2025
Transportation Specialist- Data Scientist
Mitacs
01.2020 - 01.2021
Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist
Statistics Canada
05.2019 - 05.2020
B2B- IoT & Smart City Project Manager
Mobile Network Operator
01.2015 - 05.2019
Ph.D. -
Transportation- Civil Engineering
Master of Science -
Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Science -
Industrial Engineering
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