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Jonathan D.
Tanzer, PMP
Technology Systems
Program Manager,
PMO
Capital Metro
Jonathan Tanzer is described as a transportation
technology trailblazer who has
passionately demonstrated his capacity for
innovation, leadership and commitment to
making an outstanding impact in transit.
He currently oversees a technology project
portfolio and serves as a project-program
manager implementing critical systems
focused on Capital Metro's mission to connect
people, jobs and communities by providing
quality transportation choices to Austin,
Texas. His collaborative leadership style
bridges the gap between technology and
business and has been essential in the development
of his team of project managers.
Tanzer has led teams that are expanding the
authority's transit on-demand system, adding
new features to the CapMetro App, and he
is leading the CapMetro technology systems
collaboration and integrations with Austin
Transit Partnership, the independent organization
guiding the Project Connect transformational
expansion, among other initiatives.
Tanzer's leadership has transformed
CapMetro's customer and service enabling
technology acquisitions and implementations
so customers can better access information
and operations staff can improve service delivery
and reliability. His efforts have shown the
vital importance of technology in the transit
I rode the Beijing-Shanghai
high-speed railway in 2016 and
thoroughly enjoyed the rider
experience from beginning
to end. The convivence and
speed of traveling between
cities by the high-speed railcars
made my trip memorable. "
agency's ability to deliver its strategic vision to
provide intuitive, reliable and innovative technology
systems that improve passenger safety;
are dynamic in addressing customer and
service operational needs; and demonstrate
a culture of innovation to the community.
Tanzer has been exceptional in his role supervising
employees, implementing innovative
tools for CapMetro's customers; contributing
expertise as a member of the Enterprise
Project Portfolio Management Advisory
Committee; and volunteering to provide quality
customer experience to the community.
Fast Fact: Tanzer says being involved
in the launch of Capital Metro's MetroRapid
service and CapMetro App are his proudest
accomplishments.
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At L.A. Metro, Berkay Tascioglu
serves as a project control manager, assisting
executive officers with the medium- to longterm
forecasting of capital projects and preparation
of fiscal year reports. He strategizes the
planning and fund application process for the
timely approval of federal and state grants.
Berkay
Tascioglu
Manager, Project
Control
Los Angeles County
Metropolitan
Transportation
Authority (L.A. Metro)
He also supports L.A. Metro's digital transformation
of internal and external reporting
framework through processes analysis and
customized solutions in budgeting, forecasting
and management reporting, reducing
review and approval period by more than 50
percent. He advises on capital projects in
L.A. Metro's Regional Rail and Sustainability
Departments for the funding and financing
of the new programs with alternative
delivery methods such as CM/GC and
Design Build. He also supports L.A. Metro's
Program Management Team on several projects
with contract development, payment
strategies and performance indicators.
He has mentored team members at the
staff and intern levels; initiated and hosted
skills development training; and helped
with improving the team resources library.
Tascioglu is also committed to his own professional
development, having been certified
as a project management professional
and an envision sustainability professional.
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[This] is very special for me as
I became a U.S. Citizen a few
months ago. I am very proud
that following the hard work
and dedication over the last
decade, my American dream
finally became a reality. "
He is currently a third year MBA student
at UCLA Anderson, focusing on management
consulting and technology.
He has been involved with the American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and U.S.
Green Building Council (USGBC). He served as
treasurer and secretary at ASCE SSJV Branch
for the Younger Members Forum Executive
Board and chaired the Emerging Professionals
National Committee Strategic Initiatives at
USGBC. He also helped two local non-profits
in a Social Impact Consulting Challenge
through UCLA Anderson with his technical
expertise in management and finance.
Fast Fact: For his master's program, Tascioglu
developed a new asphalt mixture using
sustainable materials, which were later tested
and implemented in road projects in Michigan.
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