Project Manager Design
Resume:
Donald P. Sullivan, President
Technologies, Inc., Creative
Professional experience 1994 Present Opened
Creative Technology, Inc
office on a full
time basis
Current Activities include:
Turnkey supply of transportation
systems, transportation related consulting services, risk assessment of operating people
moving systems, system modernization and refurbishment.
In addition, CTI applies its extensive knowledge of design and
manufacturing methods to related applications in the entertainment industry and new
technology assessment.1991-1994 Formed a transportation consulting company,"Creative Technology,
Inc" (CTI). CTI performed significant consulting work on the following projects
(accomplished on part-time basis): Newark International Airport People Mover (alignment,
cost estimates, erection plan, facility layout and operating procedures).
Aerobus International, Inc. cable system (project oversight and bogie
design) Dade County Metrozoo (turnkey guideway and maintenance facility design,
fabrication and installation.1990-1994 Hill International, Inc. Senior Project Management Oversight Consultant.
Evaluated grantee compliance with federal funding requirements and kept the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) apprised of problem areas, and made recommendations for
corrective action.
Personal project highlights included the identification of system
commissioning issues and the corrective action leading to a successful Phase I system
opening.1987-1990 Magnetic Transit of America, Inc Design Manager
Provided the American implementation of German-developed magnetic
levitation technology. Responsibilities included assembling a design team which absorbed
the existing German technology, developed design and construction specification,
coordinated with city agencies, developed procurement, fabrication and construction
contracts and managed guideway fabrication.
Personal project highlights included surpassing the performance of the
original technology and completing fabrication and construction contracts on schedule.1983-1987 Urban Transportation Development Corp. (UTDC) Project Manager
Managed system engineering for: guideway, maintenance and control
facility and principal subsystems as required to facilitate routine operations, failure
management and system maintainability (Detroit Down People Mover (DDPM). Directed the
development of all operating and maintenance policies, plans, manuals and procedures.
Accomplished overall mobilization, including recruiting/training staff, maintenance
service contracts, spares and support equipment procurement. Staffed start-up testing and
performed system retrofits and upgrades, developed ongoing staff proficiency improvement
and certification programs.1982-1983 Universal Mobility, Inc. (UMI) Project 3 Project Manager
Accomplished overall system design and procurement including elevated
guideway manufacture and erection, power distribution system supply and installation and
passenger vehicle integration. 1980-1982 Universal Mobility, Inc. Project 2 Project Manager
Developed guideway structure and power distribution system design.
Directed the conceptual and detail design of the maintenance facility and passenger
boarding stations, accomplished integration testing and certification of guideway
structure, passenger vehicle and support equipment. Accomplished system start-up.1978-1980 Universal Mobility, Inc. Project 1 Project Manager
Analyzed total system configuration and developed design revision,
which produced excellent winter, weather operational characteristics (patented). Designed
and demonstrated unique features applicable to operation of automated people movers.
Requested and received a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (UMTA) for the
demonstration of all weather performance of automated people mover systems. Accomplished
system start-up.1976-1978 West Virginia University Maintenance Manager
Responsible for initial revenue service of the most technically
sophisticated Automated People Mover system in the world (Morgantown Personal Rapid
Transit (MPRT)). Achievements included the systematic identification and resolution of
vehicle and wayside deficiencies. Developed budgets, policies, failure management and
emergency response procedures and specialty equipment. Implemented an in-house staff
training program, which resulted in a high level of diagnostic capability from 77 to 99
percent in less than two years. Established a Lesson Learned file for use in the
development of vehicle and wayside changes associated with the system expansion.1972-1976 The Boeing Company Field Engineer
Identified, coordinated and resolved vehicle and wayside problems in
the prototype design. Developed troubleshooting and test techniques for prototype guideway
heating, inductive communication, power distribution equipment and automated train control
systems. Designed a new vehicle steering, system which resolved a fatal operating flaw.1967-1972 The Boeing Company Design Engineer
Accomplished conceptual and detail design: Saturn V Launch Vehicle,
Supersonic Transport, 747 Transport, Lunar Landing Module Spacecraft, Lunar Roving Vehicle
Spacecraft, Minuteman Missile System and the Mariner-Venus-Mercury Spacecraft. Achieved a
high degree of success by resolving problems and producing effective designs on schedule.
Education Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University 1967Advanced Structural Design Studies
Publications and Patents Morgantown PRT Experience / DPM Winterization Research Test ResultsUMI Conducts Winter Testing of DPM / DPM Vehical TechnologyMorgantown PRT Fault Detection / Year-Round DPM a RealityData sharing DPM Winterization Demontration / Auzillary Drive Traction System PatentUnique Features of Automated People Movers / Monorail Guideway Asembly PatentTemperature Control System and Method Patent(See Creative Technology Inc Below) (Company Background)
CREATIVE TECHNOLGY, INC
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SPECIALISTS
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Creative Technology, Inc. (CTI) is a transportation system consulting
company assembled from transit industry professionals with proven expertise in the design,
fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning and operation of Automated People Mover
Systems. Creative Technology was incorporated in the State of California in 1993 with Mr.
Donald Sullivan as President.
Mr. Sullivan has been active in the automated transit industry since
1972 and has been successful in the development of solutions to highly technical,
procedural and code-related problems typical of automated people movers.
In 1994 CTI began supplying transpotation systems on a turnkey basis
and in 1996 started providing design/build services to the entertainment industry.
For further information contact Donald Sullivan
Creative Technology, Inc
28038 Dorothy Drive, Suite #5
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
818-***-**** fax
e-mail:************@*********.***
Donald P. Sullivan
1980-1982 Universal Mobility, Inc. Project 2 Project Manager
Developed guideway structure and power distribution system design.
Directed the conceptual and detail design of the maintenance facility and passenger
boarding stations, accomplished integration testing and certification of guideway
structure, passenger vehicle and support equipment. Accomplished system start-up.1978-1980 Universal Mobility, Inc. Project 1 Project Manager
Analyzed total system configuration and developed design revisions,
which produced excellent writer, weather operational characteristics (patented). Designed
and demonstrated unique features applicable to operation of automated people movers.
Requested and received a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (UMTA) for the
demonstration of all weather performance of automated people mover systems. Accomplished
system start-up.1976-1978 West Virginia University Maintenance Manager
Responsible for initial revenue service of the most technically
sophisticated Automated People Mover system in the world (Morgantown Personal Rapid
Transit)(MPRT)). Achievements included the systematic identification and resolution of
vehicle and wayside deficiencies. Developed budgets, policies, failure management and
emergency response procedures and specialty equipment. Implemented and in-house staff
training program which resulted in a high level of diagnostic capability. The resulting
staff proficiency and design modifications improved the system availability from 77 to 99
percent in less than two years. Established a Lessons Learned file for use in the
development of vehicle and wayside changes associated with the system expansion.1972-1976 The Boeing Company Field Engineer
Identified, coordinated and resolved vehicle and wayside problems in
the prototype design. Developed troubleshooting and test techniques for prototype
guideway, inductive communication, power distribution equipment and automated train
control systems. Designed a new vehicle steering system, which resolved a fatal operating
flaw.The Boeing Company Design Engineer
Accomplished conceptual and detail design: Saturn V Launch Vehicle
Supersonic Transport, 747 Transport, Lunar Landing Module Spacecraft, Lunar Roving Vehicle
Spacecraft, Minuteman Missile System and the Mariner-Venus-Mercury Spacecraft. Achieved a
high degree of success by resolving problems and producing effective designs on schedule.
EDUCATIONBachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University 1967Advanced Structural Design Studies.
PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS
Morgantown PRT Experience / DPM Winterization Research Test ResultsUMI Conducts Winter Testing of DPM / DPM Vehicular TechnologyMorgan PRT Fault Detection / Year-Round DPM a RealityData Sharing DPM Winterization Demonstration / Auxiliary Drive Traction System PatentUnique Features of Automated People Movers / Monorail Guideway Assembly PatentTemperature Control System and Method Patent
CTI PROJECT LIST
Activities include: Project management, planning, conceptual and detail
design, manufacture, construction, development testing, public service certification and
revenue operation. Patented systems include: Auxiliary Traction Drive, People Mover
Guideway Structure and Automated Feedback Controls.
98 Contractor to Scenic
Technologies, Inc
New Windsor, New York
Design Development and Detailed Design Mechanical Equipment
98 Consultant to CTI Associate
Sidney,
Australia
Project Development Cost Estimate
97 Consultant to CTI Associate
Tokyo,
Japan
Project Management Amusement Site Development
97 Consultant to CTI Associate
Suzhou,
China
System Integration Amusement Ride
97 Contractor to Scenic
Technologies,m Inc.
New Windsor, New York
Turnkey Supplier, Guideway Modifications and Installation
97 Consultant ot Moog, Inc
Motion Systems
East Aurora, New York
Guideway and Switch Design and Electrification Vehicle Integration
96 Consultant to Olympia Motors,
Inc.
Goleta, California
Quick Battery Exchange for Electric Vehicle
Detail Design
96 Consultant Helport
Consultants
Westlake Village, California
Flight Path Trajectory Analysis
Flight Path Conflict Layouts
96 Consultant Aerobus
International, Inc
Houston, Texas
Weight Reduction, Detailed Bogie Design
96 Turnkey Supplier
California Exposition and State Fair
Sacramento, California
Support Equipment, Design, Fabrication, Test, Commission
96 Consultant Harris
Production Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
Guideway Electrification and Vehicle Integration
Planning, Design, Construction Support
96 Consultant Entertainment
Engineering, Inc.
Burbank, California
Planning, Guideway Alignment, Switch and Control System Concepts
95 Turnkey Supplier Dade
County, Florida
Dade County Metrozoo Monorail
Supplied new Guideway and Restored Maintenance Facilities
Design, Fabrication, Erection, Commissioning
94 Consultant to Dade County,
Florida
System Damage Assessment Steel Monorail Guideway and Facilities
Negotiations with FEMA
93 Consultant to Aerobus
International, Inc.
System Development Cable Supported Underrunning Monorail
Project Oversight
92 Consultant to Von Roll
Transportation Systems, Inc.
Newark International Airport Automated People Mover
(Monorail Train)
Planning, Design, Operational Procedures
91 Consultant to Von Roll
Transportation Systems, Inc.
Thun,m Switzerland Automated People Mover (Monorail
Train)
Operational Winterization (Hardware and Procedures)
DONALD SULLIVAN PROJECT LIST
Activities included: Project Management, Conceptual and detail design,
manufacturing, construction management, test, public service certification and revenue
operation.
Patented systems include: Axiliary Traction Drive, People Mover
Guideway Structure and Automated Feedback Controls.
90 Hill International, Inc.
Senior Consultant
Los Angeles Metro Red Line Heavy Rail Subway System
Project Management Oversight for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
87 Magnetic Transit of America, Inc.
Structural Engineering Manager
Los Angeles People Mover Magnetically
Levitated Linear Motor Propelled
Advanced People Mover
Planning Design, Fabrication
83 Urban Transportation Development
Corp (UTDC) Manager O&M
Detroit Downtown People Mover Linear
Motor Powered Steerable Truck Rail Car
Planning, Design, Construction, Mobilization
82 Universal Mobility, Inc. (UMI)
Program Manager
Louisiana World Exposition People Mover Advanced Monorail Train
Design, Fabrication, Construction, Operation
81 Universal Mobility, Inc. (UMI)
Program Manager
Dade County Metrozoo People Mover Monorail Train
Design, Fabrication, Construction, Operation
78 Universal Mobility, Inc.
Consultant/Program Manager
Minnesota Zoological Gardens People Mover Monorail
Train
Design, Fabrication, Construction (UMTA Downtown People Mover
Demonstration Program)
76 West Virginia University
Morgantown MPRT Maintenance Manager
Personal Rapid Transit System Fully
Automated People Mover
System Certification, Passenger Service, Design Revision, Retrofit Implementation
72 The Boeing Company Field
Design/Operations & Maintenance Manager
MPRT System Automated People Mover
(State-of-the-Art) Design,
Manufacture, Construction, Certification, Startup Operations
70 The Boeing Company Design
Specialist
Spacecraft Lunar Roving Vehicle, Mariner Venus Mercury
Aircraft SST Supersonic Transport, 747 Fanjet
Design, Test
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