José Vera serves as the Director of Licensing at Professional Engineers Ontario, where significant operational transformations have been achieved to comply with the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act. José has a diverse background, with prior roles including Manager of Practice Advisory Services at PEO, where communication and rapid assessments were prioritized following structural incidents. Experience also encompasses sustainability consulting at inkavera, SolidWorks design instruction at Humber College, and engineering positions across various companies, contributing to process automation, technical support improvements, and manufacturing system developments. José's academic credentials include a Certificate in Construction Law from York University, a Master of Engineering & Public Policy from McMaster University, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto.