Matt joined ATA in 2001 as a transportation engineer and has over 17 years of experience in transportation engineering. As ATA’s Chief Transportation Engineer, Matt is responsible for overseeing the transportation section as well as mentoring and training rising talent. In addition to managing ATA’s transportation section, Matt is also the company’s in-house expert on roundabout design, having designed a number of roundabouts on Maui and Kaua‘i, including the Pi‘ikea-Līloa Roundabout in Kīhei, Maui which has been favorably reviewed by a well-known health and wellness organization.

Over the years as ATA’s Chief Transportation Engineer, Matt has fostered and grown the transportation section at ATA into the largest in the state. Matt enjoys being creative both professionally and recreationally, often initiating innovative solutions for the company and his work while honing his musical talent as a keyboardist.

During his free time, Matt enjoys playing music, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Matt’s Notable Projects & Clients Include

• Traffic Operational Improvements at Various Locations on Oahu

  Client – Hawai’i Department of Transportation

• Traffic Signal Optimization, Phase 5

  Client – City and County of Honolulu

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Main Gate Study

  Client – NAVFAC via G70

• Ho`opili Comprehensive Transportation Plan

  Client – D.R. Horton

• Pi‘ikea-Līloa Roundabout

  Client – County of Maui via Warren S. Unemori Engineering

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering – University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

• Master of Science, Transportation Engineering – University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Licenses & Certifications

• Professional Engineer – Civil, HI PE-11472

Professional Organizations

• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)