Pillar I · The Systems Architect
Manjit S. Khalsa, P.E., MBA
Principal Engineer | Rail Systems & Infrastructure
Licensed Electrical Engineer and strategic leader with 25+ years of experience in freight and light rail systems, signal design, train control, traction power, and grade crossing warning systems. Proven record of delivering multimillion dollar infrastructure programs, driving system integration, and ensuring regulatory compliance across FRA, CPUC, and FTA frameworks.
Core Competencies
Rail Signal System DesignTrain Control & Wayside SystemsTraction Power InfrastructureGrade Crossing Warning SystemsHazard Analysis & Safety CertificationAsset Management (KLD Labs)FRA / CPUC / FTA ComplianceCapital Project Engineering
Education & Credentials
- MBA, Strategic Leadership, Amberton University (2020)
- B.S. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, CSU Sacramento (1997)
- California PE, Electrical, License E17926
Pillar II · The Safety Authority
Patrick Armijo, PE, P.Eng.
Principal | Traffic & Railroad Signal Engineer
Professional Engineer with 33 years of experience spanning railroad crossing safety investigation, expert witness testimony, railroad signal system maintenance, traffic signal operations, ITS operations, municipal infrastructure management, highway design, and capital improvement program budgeting. Deep compliance expertise across FRA, CPUC, and OSHA standards developed through decades managing municipal and state level infrastructure.
Focus Areas
Traffic SignalsSignal PreemptionTransit Signal Priority (TSP)Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP)Railroad Crossing SafetyExpert Witness TestimonyNTCIP 1202 / 1211ITS Operations
Registrations & Education
- PE, Washington State, License 44201
- P.Eng, Alberta Canada, APEGA 126106
- Certified Railroad Signal Maintainer, PNR Railworks
- B.S. Civil Engineering, CSU Sacramento (1992)
- B.S. Fisheries Biology, CSU Humboldt (1978)
Pillar III · The Forensic Investigator
William Ekpenyong, M.S., MBA
Principal | Railroad Professional & Forensic Analyst
Principal railroad infrastructure and operations professional with 28+ years of leadership supervising track inspections, asset maintenance, FRA compliance, and emergency derailment response across freight and light rail transit networks. Expert in track geometry analytics, safety risk mitigation, and executing capital improvement programs without service disruption. Pioneered an industry recognized Litigation-Ready Forensic Protocol delivering objective, deep dive technical support reports for legal defense.
Core Competencies
Rail OperationsTrack InfrastructureFRA ComplianceSafety LeadershipTrack Geometry AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceEmergency ResponseRail Defect DetectionWorkforce SupervisionRoadway Worker ProtectionCapital ImprovementRegulatory ReportingTrack Defect ProfilingLitigation-Ready Reporting
Education
- M.S. Construction Management, University of Texas at El Paso
- MBA, University of Phoenix
- B.S. Administration, University of Phoenix
