WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
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To innovate multimodal solutions for safe, efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructures.
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BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT THE PUBLIC THAT WE SERVE
Because we care about the public that we serve, we strive to provide the safest and most efficient engineering solutions for them.
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BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT OUR STAFF
Because we care about our staff, we offer training and support to help them achieve their fullest potential.
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BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT OUR CLIENTS
Because we care about our clients, we excel in providing services that meet their needs.
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BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT OUR DELIVERABLES
Because we care about our deliverables, we perform at our best level to achieve highest quality and results.
ADVANTEC's Core Culture Values
Deliver WOW through hard work and strong work ethics - we are the best!
Be responsible and accountable about our work
Be passionate and determined to maintain our good reputation
Build a positive team and a caring spirit that emphasize camaraderie
Pursue staff growth and learning, foster training and professional development
Be honest, humble and serve clients with integrity and a can-do spirit
Empower employees to do more with less - be creative
Add FUN to our workplace!
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
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LEO LEE, PE, CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Lee is the founder and Chairman for ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers. He has over 43 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). He is considered both a national and local expert in ITS.
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CARLOS A. ORTIZ, PE, TE, PTOE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr. Ortiz has extensive experience managing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects for numerous agencies throughout California. He has 31 years of experience, exclusively in the field of ITS and traffic engineering.
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JOE EL HARAKE
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Harake is Director of Highway Engineering for ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers. Mr. Harake is a nationally recognized expert in developing innovative geometrics and traffic engineering.
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KEITH RAND, PE, TE
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Rand brings more than 27 years of specific technical experience and expertise in the areas of design build implementation, traffic and transportation engineering and planning, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and design, traffic signal design, and engineering design.
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PAULINE YIP
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Yip joined ADVANTEC in 2008 as a Corporate Accountant and promoted as Director of Administration in 2013. She has 12 years of public tax and audit accounting experience after graduating from UCLA, majoring in Business Economics and minor in Accounting.
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JOSE GUEDES, TE
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Mr. Guedes has extensive experience managing Traffic Signal Synchronization projects, including deployment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), for various agencies in southern and northern California. He has 30 years of experience, in traffic forecast/modeling, traffic signal operations, Traffic…
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JOHN DORADO, PE
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Mr. Dorado is a dedicated and technically skilled business professional with over 21 years of experience in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) engineering, planning and design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning.
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DAVID MADERA, PE
DIRECTOR OF DIAMOND BAR OFFICE
Mr. David Madera is a registered Civil and Traffic Engineer with over 24 years of technical and professional experience in traffic and transportation engineering, ITS planning and design, traffic signal and transit signal and transit engineering design, transportation planning, and construction management.…
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CHRIS BUSCARINO, PE, PMC
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Chris Buscarino is a Senior Program Director, with more than 32 years of experience delivering design documents for transportation projects in California. A skilled project manager with hands-on approach…
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GLENN MURPHY, PE
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
With over 38 years of experience in traffic engineering, Mr. Glenn Murphy, a senior electrical engineer, specializes in actively designing, developing, and implementing a wide range of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
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HENRY TRINH
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Henry is an expert in traffic electrical design for PS&E projects, including traffic signals, ramp metering, street and highway lighting, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) for both local and state projects.