Raj Mehta is a Global Strategic Technologist transforming the future of transportation infrastructure asset management through the integration of advanced AI, SaaS, and structural engineering systems. With more than 10 years of cross-domain experience, he operates at the intersection of civil/structural engineering, IoT, digital twins, and AI-enabled decision systems, helping public agencies modernize large-scale infrastructure programs. Raj serves as a Resident Consultant at Trimble Inc., where he leads strategic initiatives for the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s statewide Enterprise Asset Management modernization program. Parallelly, he is a Senior Structural Engineering Consultant with Engineered Tower Solutions (ETS), having completed 1,500+ Class IV rigging and structural reviews across 42 U.S. states. He is an IEEE Senior Member and an active peer reviewer and judge for several international award bodies, including the Stevie Awards, Globee Awards, Titan Business Awards, and Edison Awards, where he evaluates innovations in engineering, sustainability, AI systems, and smart cities. Raj has authored multiple scholarly research papers on smart transportation systems, SaaS governance, digital twins, and AI-driven asset management—published across IJRA, IRJMETS, and other journals. His academic work focuses on improving interoperability, resilience, and sustainability in public-sector infrastructure. He holds dual master’s degrees in Structural Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder) and Computer Science (Arizona State University), reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to technology-driven modernization. Raj is recognized for bridging engineering expertise with advanced analytics, making him a highly sought-after evaluator for technical research, innovation projects, and interdisciplinary scholarly work.