Jimmy A. Usma

Jimmy A. Usma, PE, currently serves as a Rail Systems Engineer and Senior Project Manager at CDM Smith, having joined the company in July 2023 with a strong track record in managing impactful transit projects. Prior to this role, Jimmy Usma held various significant positions at Miami-Dade County from June 2008 to July 2023, including Assistant Director of the Rail Services Division, where responsibilities included overseeing Metrorail and Metromover systems and leading multiple operational divisions. Notable achievements include implementing testing protocols for power distribution and data transmission equipment, restoring the Metromover System's performance metrics, and managing critical automated transportation systems at the airport. Jimmy A. Usma’s earlier experience includes roles as an Automation Engineer at Siemens and Project Engineer at Tampa Armature Works. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Miami and a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.