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Keynote Speaker - March 2024

Keynote Speakers

Tushar Solanki, P.E.- Assistant Director- Transportation & Planning Division- Dallas County

Carlos Negron, P.E.-Project Manager- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

 Topic: Medical District Drive Project

Tushar Solanki is a skilled, successful, and respected civil engineer, project manager and leader, with over 25 years of experience in public sector transportation. Having earned a BS in Civil Engineering with GIS certification, he began his career at the City of Dallas, where he worked for five years as a Project Engineer. After taking a position at Dallas County Public Works, he rapidly rose to become Assistant Director of the Transportation and Planning Division. The division specializes in challenging, complex, planning-heavy projects that are multifaceted and often involve multiple agencies and an array of private and public partnerships—precisely the kind of project on which Tushar built his reputation.

 The T&P team is also responsible for “miscellaneous” Public Works activity. Tushar leads a diverse group, with varied expertise, perspectives, and backgrounds which is nonetheless known not just for its creativity, but cohesion and effective collaboration. He is a beloved mentor and facilitator who brings out the best in his staff and colleagues. Tushar and his team played a pivotal role in Dallas County Public Works’ recent achievement of APWA certification.

 Tushar manages his project teams by cultivating working relationships with cities, outside agencies, major utility companies and interest groups, building consensus and clarifying purpose. He exemplifies the Dallas County Public Works Partnering Principles: Trust, Commitment, and Shared Vision.

 Tushar has earned the confidence of his Director and the trust of County stakeholders, who know they can rely on him to manage the most difficult projects and deliver results that exceed expectations.

Carlos Negron is a Project Manager with Jacobs Engineering Group. Carlos has more than 25 years of experience in design and preparation of construction documents for complex transportation infrastructure projects. His background project management positions range from Task and Work Authorization Manager on the North Texas Tollway Authority’s Maintenance Management Consultant Program to Project Manager for Dallas County’s Medical District Drive Improvement Project. Carlos is currently licensed as a Profession Engineer in the States of Texas and Oklahoma.