Virginkar & Associates, an HJI Group Company
Carl Bowers is an experienced quality assurance professional with a background in inspection and management. Currently serving as a Resident Inspector/Quality Representative at Virginkar & Associates, an HJI Group Company since July 2022, Bowers previously held similar roles at LTK Engineering Services from September 2015 to March 2022. Earlier experience includes positions as a Quality Manager at BFG International and a Quality Assurance Manager at CEIT Corp. Bowers began a career in quality assurance as a Quality Assurance Technician at Bombardier Transportation from 2000 to 2007. Educational credentials include an Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Clinton Community College and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Alfred University.
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Virginkar & Associates, an HJI Group Company
Virginkar & Associates, Inc. (VAI) is a Management and Technical consulting firm, located at 1561 E. Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 120, Fullerton, CA, United States. VAI is a results-oriented organization, committed to delivering top quality technical and project management services to clients for passenger bus and rail transportation projects within budget and on-schedule. Our company consistently looks for the means to provide top value and meet our clients' needs, with an emphasis on cooperation, team work and problem solving to make every project a success. Our Areas of Expertise: • Rolling Stock - Passenger Buses & Rail Vehicle Rolling Stock including Light Rail vehicles, Heavy Rail vehicles, Commuter Rail vehicles and Locomotives, Diesel Multiple Units (DMU) and Streetcars • Systems - Train Control, Railroad Signaling, Traction Power, Communications, Fare Collection, Electrical Controls, Positive Train Control (PTC), Operations Control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) • Technical Support - Engineering Support, QA Inspection, System Integration, System Safety, Technology Assessments and Reviews, Acceptance Testing and Commissioning, Reliability and Warranty • Maintenance and Operations - Fleet Management, Maintenance Planning, Operations Planning, Project Management Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Rail System and Fleet Condition Assessment • Project Management - Contract Review, Schedule Review, Deliverable Evaluations, Buy America and Quality Audits