Transit Technologist & Consultant

John Osumi

Technologist with excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to distill complex technical information into easily understood concepts. Highly experienced in developing creative business strategy and productization of emerging technologies.

Inter-Agency Coordination

Procurement

Systems Integration

Business Development

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Operations Support

Solutions Engineering

Experience

  • Strategic Solutions Architect
    January 2024 - Present

    Luminator Technology Group is the world's largest manufacturer of transportation (bus, rail, aerospace) technology products for over 90 years. With over 1000 employees across 13 offices around the world, LTG delivers globally-recognized solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations.

  • DFE Business Development Consultant, North America
    March 2022 - January 2024

    DResearch Fahrzeugelektronik GmbH - Contracted to assist with North American market entry of DResearch CCTV products & services. DResearch Fahrzeugelektronik GmbH is the European leader in CCTV video systems for public transport. Acquired by iris-GmbH in 2020, DResearch is also a subsidiary of their parent company, INIT SE AG. The combined companies employ approximately 800 people across 25 offices around the world.

  • Product Consultant
    July 2023 - January 2024

    Peak Transit LLC - Retained as consultant for product development, management, and intelligent transportation solutions.

    Interim Chief Executive Officer
    March 2023 - July 2023

    BP Technology, Inc. - Acquired and subsequently reorganized as Peak Transit LLC in July 2023.

    Chief Executive Officer
    February 2012 - March 2023

    Bishop Peak Technology, Inc. - Product development and integration of software-driven intelligent transportation solutions. Founded in 2012 by Cal Poly alumni, BPT began on the principle of “beautifully intuitive engineering", continuing to grow as a collection of creatives and engineers with a single mission: To create flexible solutions for our customers; applied from the most advanced technologies around the world.

  • Principal
    January 2015 - Present

    Advising creative technology solutions for public and private transit operators. Specializing in immediate & long term strategic technology procurement, bus procurement, product commercialization, and business development.

  • Vice President, Software Solutions
    November 2019 - December 2020

    Established in 1999, Icomera is the world’s leading provider of mobile internet connectivity and application platforms for passenger transport. Icomera's technologies connect over 5,000 trains along with 26,000 buses and coaches in over 40 countries; serving millions of Wi-Fi users and making us the global leader in mobile connectivity for public transport. Icomera is headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden with subsidiaries located in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France.

  • Software Engineer, Int.
    June 2004 - September 2012

    Developed software for Qualcomm's MediaFLO real-time video streaming service, smartphone firmware with their WCDMA Modem Software Team, performance automation, and UI design for Gobi Connect on-demand wireless internet access.

  • Principal & Web Development Lead
    June 2008 - May 2010

    Software development and Information Technology consulting services firm based in San Luis Obispo, California.

Leadership

  • Central Coast Regional Director
    July 2022 - Present

    The Cal Poly Alumni Association is led by an appointed board of directors supported by university staff and is committed to creating quality alumni experiences. Our mission is to engage and serve alumni, to foster a lifelong connection between alumni and Cal Poly and to cultivate goodwill and support for the University.

  • Chair & Business Representative
    October 2015 - Present

    The City of San Luis Obispo Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) assists with the ongoing program of public transit in the City and Cal Poly. As requested, the MTC provides recommendations and input to the Council regarding routes, schedules, capital projects, fares, marketing, and additional services. The MTC consists of nine members appointed by City Council: One Cal Poly designated employee, one Cal Poly student designated by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), one senior citizen (62 years of age or older), one representative from the business community, one representative with technical transportation planning experience, one disabled representative, one member at-large, and two members from the general community serving as alternates for quorum. Representatives are appointed to four-year initial terms and are eligible for re-appointment for a consecutive four-year term.

  • Chair & City of San Luis Obispo Representative
    March 2020 - Present

    The Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) is appointed by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG). It consists of citizen delegates from each constituent city within the County of San Luis Obispo (7) and supervisorial district (5) to provide review and recommendations on agenda items to staff and the SLOCOG Board.

  • Member-at-Large
    October 2024 - Present

    The San Luis Obispo Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing recreational, competitive, and collegiate rowing programs within the County of San Luis Obispo, California.

  • President
    April 2017 - Present

    The HOA board of directors are elected by association members and responsible for decisions regarding management of association finances, protecting the association's assets, and enforcement of the governing documents enacted by the neighborhood community.

  • Information Technology Advisor
    April 2013 - March 2018

    Advisor to the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) & SLO HotHouse start-up incubator. Resident resource for a broad range of IT and business technology information to support the local startup community.

Education

  • Computer Engineering, 2006 - 2010

    Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Triathlon Team, Cycling Team, Kappa Kappa Psi

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