Vehicle-highway automation pioneer Jim Misener brings vision and viability to digital infrastructure transformation as senior vice president, digital infrastructure and mobility innovation at WSP in the U.S., one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
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As part of Advisory and Planning’s executive leadership team, Misener shepherds WSP’s client delivery and industry engagement within the rapidly evolving digital transportation landscape. He is based in San Diego and works nationally.
“We stand at a pivotal moment for intelligent road infrastructure, pairing vehicle‑based technologies, roadside digital infrastructure and advances in telecommunications to deliver critical roadway safety enhancements,” said Jannet Walker-Ford, Advisory and Planning executive at WSP in the U.S. “Jim brings decades of experience at the intersection of communications technologies, automotive innovation and infrastructure deployments to help federal, state and local clients realize their potential and deliver meaningful benefits to the traveling public.”
Collaborating with WSP’s global technical experts to define and execute the firm’s vision for digital infrastructure transformation, Misener participates in global forums, while also developing partnerships with government, telecom, automotive and infrastructure stakeholders, as well as pursuing business development and mentorship.
His most recent role was at a major Southern California-based global technology company, where he established and led its automotive standards team and served as global vehicle-to-everything (V2X) ecosystem lead, developing regulations, standards and market acceptance for V2X worldwide. He previously served as executive director of California Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways (PATH) at the University of California-Berkeley, as well as executive advisor for a national consulting firm.
As part of his industry leadership, Misener serves on the Board of Governors for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Intelligent Transportation Systems Society; has recently served on the board of Intelligent Transportation Society America; and was a founding board member of the 5G Automotive Association. He has chaired key Society of Automotive Engineers technical committees and published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers.
Misener graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a bachelor’s degree. He also earned a master’s degree from University of Southern California and is an IEEE Fellow.
WSP’s U.S. Advisory and Planning professionals provide game-changing solutions for clients in Transportation and Infrastructure, Property and Buildings, Power and Energy, Earth and Environment, and Federal business lines. They are dedicated to developing business and operational solutions throughout the entire business life cycle, creating value for clients with a fully integrated package of services.
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