About
Lincoln T. Satkunarajah
BSc. (Eng.) U.K, MSc. (Eng.) U.K. P.E., P.T.O.E. (USA), P.Eng., IntPE. (Canada), APEC Engineer, MITE (USA), MIHT (UK)
Engineering &Technologies Expert, International Professional Engineer, Lived and worked in USA
(current), Canada, UK, Qatar, Bahrain, Singapore, Brunei Projects executed in UAE, India, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Guyana
Mr. Lincoln Satkunarajah has over 36 years of experience in the AEC industry. For the last 20 years in New York, he has managed and operated architectural, engineering, and construction firms. He brings valuable experience in Infrastructurevrelated to project management, site supervision, budget control, and staff management. Mr.Satkunarajah specializes in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Road Safety Engineering, including implementing geographic information systems (GIS).
He has over 20 years of hands-on experience managing and operating architectural engineering construction firms in New York, leveraging personal investments for company growth. He has led innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives, utilizing his deep understanding of disruptive technologies in the infrastructure sector. With his extensive experience in engineering and technology implementation, Mr. Satkunarajah excels in project management and delivery and is knowledgeable in ITS hardware, firmware, communication systems, platforms, and software applications.
His training includes advanced signal equipment and real-time traffic control. His experience includes Highways Traffic and Transportation Engineering: With 36 years of national and international engineering and technology experience, Lincoln is a professional, competent, and results-oriented Engineer with managerial and technical expertise. His prowess encompasses various facets of the field, including highway, traffic, and transportation engineering, as well as road safety engineering. His 36 years’ experience covers planning, designing, construction, operation, maintenance, safety, and security of transportation infrastructure assets, including installation, commissioning and maintenance of city-wide traffic signal systems and urban traffic control management systems. Lincoln is well-versed in traffic and transportation state-of-the art software applications, simulation and demand models and accident analysis systems.
He brings significant experience in implementing GIS based intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Furthermore, his proficiency extends to infrastructure- related construction management and project management, where he excels in site supervision, budget control, and staff management. His passion is driven by his deep insight into the potential of disruptive technologies within the infrastructure sector.
Since 2010, he has consistently demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship, leading groundbreaking initiatives, and inventions. Knowledgeable with relevant ITS’s hardware, firmware, communication connectivity ecosystem, platforms,
software applications and understanding the intricacies of its derivatives produced when quantifying problems and justifying solutions for the appropriate recommendations for all concerned stakeholders. Lincoln is recognized for his exceptional leadership skills, encompassing problem-solving, team building, decision making, business analysis, and strategic planning, making him an asset to the clients and all stakeholders in the engineering field. Lincoln contributed as an exclusive expert for chapter 7, SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, of a book recently published Geospatial Information to Support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Professional Licenses and Certifications:
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer: USA
- Professional Engineer: USA
- Professional Engineer, Canada
- International Professional Engineer
Other Professional Qualification and Membership:
- Registered International Professional Engineer IntP.E.(Canada), APEC
Engineer. - Member of Institution of Transportation Engineers (MITE).
- Member of American Society of Civil Engineers
(MASCE). - Technical Expert annual invitee at UN Geospatial and Geo-Intelligence SDG Goals secession.
- Received training from a) Siemens of Germany and Futurit of Austria, well versed with Peek, Plessey etc signal equipment. b) TRRL,UK on Dynamic Real Time Urban Traffic Control System (SCOOT) and familiar with SCAT at NJDOT AMC c) Salford University Road Safety Symposium.
Professional Overview
Lincoln Satkunarajah is a professional, competent, and results-oriented Professional Engineer (P.Eng., PTOE, IntPE), with over 39 years of experience across diverse sectors including highway, traffic, and transportation engineering, road safety engineering, and bridge design. He also specializes in traffic signal systems, urban traffic control management systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
Lincoln excels in the use of traffic and transportation simulation models, accident analysis systems, and the preparation of policy documents and road master plans. His expertise extends to the implementation of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and related infrastructure technologies, including renewable energy systems.
Lincoln has extensive experience in infrastructure-related construction management and project management, demonstrating expertise in site supervision, budget control, and staff management. Lincoln is recognized for his exceptional leadership skills in problem-solving, team building, decision-making, business analysis, and strategic planning.
Mission
&
Vision
Lincoln Satkunarajah’s mission is to revolutionize the engineering and infrastructure sectors by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Geospatial Systems, Digital Twins, and Renewable Energy. He is committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and collaboration in transportation and infrastructure projects.
Key Pillars of the Mission:
- Innovative Technology Integration: Using AI, GIS, and Digital Twins to drive efficiency and urban intelligencein infrastructure projects.
- Sustainability: Promoting green infrastructure by incorporating renewable energy solutions such as hydrogen fuel cells and solar technologies.
- Client-Centric Solutions: Providing customized solutions to meet client-specific needs, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Leadership in Engineering: Leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes while fostering creative problem-solving.
Lincoln’s vision is to lead the way in transforming infrastructure and engineering by integrating disruptive technologies to create smarter cities, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable infrastructure. He aims to address global challenges through innovative engineering solutions, AI-driven insights, and renewable energy integration, making cities more resilient, safe, and livable.
Visionary Goals:
- Global Infrastructure Transformation: Leading efforts to bring technology-driven infrastructure solutions to enhance urban mobility and sustainability worldwide.
- Foster Innovation: Continue to develop and apply AI, Digital Twins, and GIS for real-time decision-making and urban planning.
- Smart Cities: Spearheading the development of smart cities, where technology, data, and automation work seamlessly to improve the quality of life for citizens.
Core Competencies
Highway, Traffic & Transportation Engineering
Expertise in road safety, urban traffic control, and highway engineering solutions.
Bridge Design & Construction
Proficient in overseeing the design, planning, and execution of bridge projects
Accident Analysis Systems
Skilled in traffic and accident simulation models and policy document preparation.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Specializes in traffic signal systems, urban traffic control, and the integration of GIS and ITS technologies.