Taha Ahmed Pe

Project Control Engineer at Harris County Toll Road Authority

Taha Ahmed, PE has a diverse work experience in engineering and construction industries. Taha is currently employed at the Harris County Toll Road Authority as a Project Control Engineer, where they utilize statistics, mathematics, data science, and visual data analysis to perform Traffic and Toll System Analysis. Taha plays a crucial role in mining large amounts of structured and unstructured data to gain valuable insights and trends for the organization. Additionally, Taha is involved in tolling equipment design and workflow process.

Prior to their current role, Taha worked as a Senior Data Analyst at the same company from August 2015 to January 2023. During this time, they were responsible for conducting Traffic and Toll System Analysis, as well as performing descriptive analytics to derive insights from data. Taha also contributed to tolling equipment design and workflow process.

In 2018, Taha took on the role of Managing Partner at LS Ready Mix, LLC. This construction company specializes in producing high-quality concrete. Taha was actively involved in improving the quality of concrete and catering to the growing construction demands in Houston.

Previously, Taha founded Lone Star Truck Tires, LLC in September 2015. This company focused on importing and selling high-quality truck tires at reasonable prices to benefit the trucking industry and reduce the cost of In-Land Freight.

Taha's career began in 2008 at AECOM where they worked as a Graduate Engineer and EIT. During their time there, they gained experience in traffic data analysis and modeling, traffic data collection and speed studies, as well as Intelligent Transportation System design. Taha also conducted inspections for over 300 bridges in Harris County.

Additionally, Taha has worked as an Associate at Excel Ready Mix from May 2016 to December 2017, and as a Business Owner at Lonestar Concrete from November 2012 to July 2015.

Overall, Taha Ahmed, PE has a strong background in engineering, data analysis, and construction, enabling him to contribute effectively in roles related to project control, data analysis, and business management.

Taha Ahmed, PE obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, which they attended from 2005 to 2008. In 2016, they enrolled in edX to pursue further education and develop their skills in Data Science, Statistics, and Business Intelligence. Taha has also earned various certifications, including "Becoming an Entrepreneur from MIT" from MITx on edX in March 2017, "Intro to Python for Data Science from Microsoft" from edX in February 2017, "Data Science and Analytics from Columbia University" from edX in January 2017, and "Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI from Microsoft" from edX in October 2016. Taha also attained the Professional Engineer certification from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers in December 2013.

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Harris County Toll Road Authority

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Our Mission: The mission of the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) is to responsibly operate and maintain a safe, reliable, sustainable, and evolving mobility system that meets the diverse connectivity needs of all Harris County residents. Our Vision: - HCTRA will collaborate with local partners to create innovative and resilient mobility solutions which improve quality of life by providing greater access to health, jobs, and housing. - HCTRA will deliver mobility solutions that create value for customers and the community by incorporating stakeholder collaboration throughout planning, development, and implementation. - HCTRA will strengthen the region’s economic vitality by improving mobility for all with safe and efficient mobility solutions throughout Harris County. The HCTRA system consists of more than 128 miles of roadway throughout Harris County, as well as the historic Washburn Tunnel and Lynchburg Ferry. As of March 2021, there are 2.2 million active EZ TAG accounts representing more than 5 million active EZ TAGs. Careers with HCTRA allow for the opportunity to proudly serve the people of Harris County. Discover how you can contribute to the future of mobility in our region.


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