Transit Risk and Assessment Methodology

Jul 1, 2006·
Christopher Teixeira
Christopher Teixeira
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project Excel

Served as the data manager for analysis of counter-terrorism defense measures in place for several mass transit systems under the Transit Risk Assessment Module (TRAM). Assisted in recording data at meetings and on-site visits. Track changes to and finalize documents for delivery to the customer. Performed cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for several jurisdictions using the Risk Management Tool (RMT). Prepared materials for TRAM workshops and adjusted data during the workshops to provide accurate results. Aided as the CBA specialist during the TRAM workshops. Instructed on proper use of the RMT software.

Updated the TRAM methodology to include multi-hazards and aggregated decision tactics. Built the new methodology into EXCEL through worksheet functions and VBA.

Using specific projects developed by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), adjusted pieces of the risk formula and calculated a ten year lifecycle cost in order to analyze and update the priority of projects to be implemented. Developed a specialized toolkit in EXCEL to run a cost benefit analysis and select optimal points using a pareto frontier.

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Christopher Teixeira is a Data Scientist with extensive experience applying statistics, applied probability, and operations research to solve complex organizational challenges. Throughout his career, he has partnered with diverse stakeholders to drive data-informed decision-making, helping organizations navigate the nuances of various analytical techniques to find optimal solutions. Christopher has a proven track record of delivering code in multiple languages, leading large-scale technical efforts, and responding to technical proposals and developing relationships with customers. He holds an M.S. in Operations Research from George Mason University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.