Zafar Arif

Zafar Arif is a seasoned professional in engineering and construction management, currently serving as Manager of Engineering and Construction for Rail Systems at TriMet since October 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Project Manager at L.K. Comstock National Transit, where Zafar managed the Systems Design and Construction Contract for the LA Metro Purple Line Westside Subway Extension Project. Zafar held various project management positions at L.K. Comstock, overseeing significant projects such as the El Paso Streetcar Project and the Tucson Modern Streetcar Project. Zafar began a career in engineering as an Assistant Project Manager at Archer Western Contractors, contributing to key light rail projects for Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Academic credentials include an MBA in Information Management & Finance from Texas McCombs School of Business and a B.Sc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.