David Szeto

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Project Management

   Metrolink

   Mar 2025 — Present · Pomona, CA, US

   As the Senior Manager of Project Management, I provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day management of the project management functions for Metrolink\'s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program. In this position, I lead a team of staff, consultants, and contractors in the successful delivery of the program, ensuring that all elements of the program (capital improvement, rehab, and third-party projects) meet or exceed best business practices and requirements with regard to local, state, and federal guidelines, and regulations.Metrolink\'s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) is a $10 billion capital improvement program — grade crossing, station and signal improvements as well as track additions and work — that accelerates progress towards Metrolink\'s zero-emissions future. Improvements that allow some cities to apply for quiet zones. Southern California is growing, we must do more to serve Southern California\'s growing population, to meet the state\'s ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gases and improve access to affordable housing and other opportunities.The SCORE program is an ambitious capital program that will upgrade Metrolink\'s system in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Education

• Azusa Pacific University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance Concentration

  2017 — 2019

• Caltech

  Project Management Certificate

  2013 — 2013

• Claremont McKenna College

  B.A., Mathematics, Economics, Finance

  2006 — 2009

• Harvey Mudd College

  Completed all first year general education coursework & transferred to Claremont McKenna College

  2005 — 2006