Jim Forbes

Traffic System Consultant @Forbes Traffic Solutions

Orange County, CA, US

TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING & CONSULTINGJim Forbes, FORBES TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS provides expert technical support to local and regional government agencies on all aspects of Traffic Systems and Transportation Products. He possess extensive knowledge of product hardware and software applications, as well as systems installation and configuration. In addition he has the ability to do training and education on a wide array of industry equipment.Technical Problem Solver | Convergent Thinker | Innovative Solutions:A results-oriented innovator with over 30 years of sales engineering, managerial, and manufacturing experience with transportation systems, networking infrastructure, video vehicle detection & CCTV systems, and controller cabinet interface development. A self-starter and convergent thinker able to quickly assess and solve complex traffic problems. Jim effectively builds an environment of creativity so he and his clients (municipalities) can enthusiastically address the constant challenge of working to solve and service complex traffic management needs.Traffic Industry Accomplishments:• Designed, fabricated, and installed a five master system and control center within two months.• Designed, several 19” Rack-Mount Master System servers.• Developed first remote Sub-Assembly Manufacturing facility in Maryland for Econolite.• As Maryland District Sales Manager, achieved highest sales revenue previously held by undefeated Western district sales. • Restructured Canadian manufacturing office to bring about profitability.• Recipient of multiple awards, and letters of recognition for outstanding customer service in the transportation industry.• Today there are numerous agencies that purchase Econolite products as a direct result of Jim’s past sales and associations.• U.S. Patent, for the design of a computer display, which allows viewing of traffic signal coordination flow patterns.