Open To Work
Talha Saeed
Engineer
Okayama
Summary
Transportation Planner with extensive experience in traffic demand forecasting, simulation modeling, and public transportation integration. Proficient in traffic flow analysis, model calibration, and evaluating road improvement impacts to optimize mobility and reduce congestion. Committed to advancing sustainable transportation solutions through data-driven planning and collaborative project development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Planner
Wesco Co., Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
- Worked on transportation planning and traffic engineering projects in Japan, including traffic demand forecasting and traffic simulation analysis.
- Developed and calibrated existing traffic models for current condition reproduction by analyzing traffic volumes, OD demand, network characteristics, and traffic assignment results.
- Performed traffic flow analysis using MTC (Traffic Estimation Model) and evaluated traffic conditions by comparing estimated and observed traffic volumes.
- Conducted traffic simulation modeling using PTV VISSIM, with the integration of public transportation in the model to evaluate traffic congestion mitigation measures.
- Analyzed traffic impacts of road improvement projects by comparing future network scenarios and evaluating changes in traffic flow, travel time, and congestion.
- Analyzed traffic data collected through traffic volume surveys, performed intersection analysis to recommend traffic congestion mitigation strategies.
- Supported cost-benefit analysis (B/C analysis) by preparing traffic estimation results and organizing evaluation materials.
- Review of traffic signal system, road markings and signs to develop and plan future road signs for the newly opened road sections.
- Ensure compliance with local and international traffic engineering standards
- Collaborated with Japanese engineers and clients while working in a Japanese-language professional environment.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Daewoo Express Pakistan
Peshawar
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Led transportation planning initiatives to optimize route efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Conducted feasibility studies for new transit project, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and enhance public transit systems, addressing community needs effectively.
- Planned and evaluated bus transit networks and services.
- Analyzed bus passenger demand and travel patterns.
- Conducted bus route and stop optimization studies.
Transportation Engineer
VEDA Transit Solutions
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Evaluated key performance indicators such as headway regularity, on-time performance, passenger wait times to assess transit service reliability and recommended operational improvement strategies.
- Developed engineering solutions for transit operations by analyzing route network efficiency, identifying operational constraints, and assessing alternative route plans, bus priority measures, schedule-based holding and traffic management strategies to improve passenger mobility.
- Applied transportation engineering principles to evaluate transit infrastructure improvements, including bus stops, transit corridor performance to ensure efficient and reliable transit operations.
- Performed transport demand forecasting by analyzing travel demand patterns to support transit planning and public transport infrastructure development.
- Coordinated with municipal authorities and project stakeholders during planning, implementation, and performance monitoring of transit improvement projects.
Education
Master of Science - Architecture And Civil Engineering
Toyohashi University of Technology
Toyohashi, Japan09-2022
Bachelor of Science - Transportation Egnineering
University of Engineering And Technology, Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan08-2017
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Transportation Planning
- Traffic Modelling
- Public transport planning
- Traffic engineering
- Travel demand forecasting
- Traffic Simulations
Accomplishments
- Awarded the MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship for postgraduate studies in Japan.
- Presented master's research at the 17th International Conference on Competition and Ownership in Land Passenger Transport (Thredbo 17), Sydney, Australia.
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Japanese - Proficient
Urdu - Native
Timeline
Transportation Planner
Wesco Co., Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager of Operations
Daewoo Express Pakistan
12.2019 - 09.2020
Transportation Engineer
VEDA Transit Solutions
10.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Architecture And Civil Engineering
Toyohashi University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Transportation Egnineering
University of Engineering And Technology, Lahore