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2025-08-25 PL-INT-2025-011344 Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) - Category PL.3
DeVera, Ashley From: Janel Pang <janel.pang@pichtr.org> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2025 5:39 PM To: Planning Internet Mail Cc: Ian Kitajima Subject: County of Hawaii FY 2026 Notice to Providers of Professional Services solicitation - PICHTR's submission - PL.3 Attachments: PICHTR_CountyofHawaii_SOQ_PL.3.pdf Aloha Mr. Darrow, The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) hereby submits our Statement of Qualifications in response to the County of Hawaii's FY 2026 Notice to Providers of Professional Services solicitation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me or Ian Kitajima at (808) 226-8805 or via email at ian.kitajima@pichtr.org. Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications and we look forward to working with you in the near future. Mahalo, Janet Pang Vice President, Chief Financial Officer&Contracts Officer Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) 1440 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1410 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 PH: (808) 943-3762 Fax: (808) 943-9582 janel.pang@pichtr.org CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:The information in this email transmission and any attachments are confidential and remain the property of PICHTR until the intended recipient receives it.If you are not the intended recipient,please note that this communication's use,further transmission,or disclosure is strictly prohibited.If you have received this communication in error,please notify me immediately and delete it from your computer without retaining any copies.I appreciate your cooperation. 1 t) PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard,Suite1410 I Honolulu,Hawaii 96814 U.S.A. P:[808)943-958i I F:(808)943-9582 I info@)pichtr.org I www.pichtr.org VoICHTIR August 25, 2025 Mr.Jeffrey Darrow Planning Director, Planning Department County of Hawai'i 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Subject: Statement of Qualifications and Expression of Interest— Professional Services PL.3 (Community Planning (Community Planning Assistant: project management support, community organizing, public participation, meeting facilitation) Dear Mr. Darrow, The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) respectfully submits this Statement of Qualifications and Expression of Interest to be considered for professional services under HRS 103D-304 for the County of Hawai'i during Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Under the leadership of President Ian Y. Kitajima and Program Director Keith T. Matsumoto, PICHTR continues to build on its 40-year history of advancing innovation, technology deployment, and workforce development across Hawai'i. Our work bridges community needs with practical solutions, aligning with County priorities in sustainability, economic development, education, and technology. PICHTR's 2023 and now 2025 Waipahu High School Smart Intersection /Campus project is to demonstrate the integration of advanced digital infrastructure,Al-based Video Analytics for traffic safety, and data-driven campus management tools to support students, educators, and the community. PICHTR collaborated with Hawai'i Department of Transportation and NEC, and again on the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Annual Conference in Honolulu (2023), where PICHTR coordinated and showcased Waipahu High School students and their project. These efforts reflect PICHTR's commitment to serving as a trusted partner to government agencies, community organizations, and industry in developing resilient, forward-looking solutions that directly benefit Hawai'i's people. Respectfully, Ian Kitajima President Page 2 1. Firm Information - Name of Firm: Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) - Principal Office: 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1410, Honolulu, HI 96814 -Contact Persons: Ian Kitajima, President I ian.kitajima@pichtr.org I Ph: (808) 226-8805 Janet Pang, VP, CFO& Contracts Officer I janel.pang@pichtr.org I Ph: (808) 943-3762 2.Age of Firm and Staffing PICHTR was established in 1985 as a Hawai'i-based non-profit research and development organization. Over the past five years, PICHTR has maintained an average of 5-10 professional staff and research associates, supplemented by strategic partnerships with universities, private-sector technology companies, and international collaborators. Key senior staff include: Ian Y. Kitajima—President, PICHTR With over 35 years of experience in technology commercialization, business development, and community innovation, Ian is nationally recognized for his role in bringing design thinking, computer science, Artificial Intelligence, and STEM education into Hawai'i's public schools. As Co-founder and Lead Co-facilitator of Design Thinking Hawai'i, he has supported the training of educators, administrators, and students across the state, embedding human-centered problem-solving and now Artificial Intelligence, into classrooms and education policy. Keith T. Matsumoto, DBA—Program Director, PICHTR Keith brings decades of executive leadership in applied research, program management, and organizational development. As Co-founder and Administrator of Design Thinking Hawai'i, he has worked directly with public schools to promote innovative teaching methods, curriculum integration, and workforce development initiatives. His extensive background includes senior management roles at various commercial and utility organizations, and leadership positions at PICHTR, where he has overseen large-scale STEM, technology, and education-related projects. Dr. Matsumoto is a lifetime member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, member of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Advisor to the Aloha Chapter of NCMA, and former chair and member of the State Procurement Board. 3. Qualifications of Key Staff PICHTR staff bring expertise across community and economic development, sustainability systems, data science, workforce development, contracts and project management, and technology deployment. Page 3 Highlighted Key Staff: - Ian Y. Kitajima, President—Expertise in design thinking, innovation management, technology commercialization, and workforce development. Extensive track record of collaborations with Hawaii Department of Education, supporting teacher training, student STEM engagement, and school innovation programs. Linkedin - Keith T. Matsumoto, Program Director—Expertise in program and project management, organizational development,government contracting, and community engagement. Long history of STEM and education innovation programs with Hawai'i's public schools, leveraging design thinking to connect classrooms with real-world problem-solving and workforce readiness. Linkedin 4. Representative Project Experience A. Waipahu High School Smart Intersection/Campus Project-Waipahu 2023 Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT), University of Hawaii, NEC, Waipahu High School. PICHTR led the design, planning and implementation of Hawai'i's first Smart Intersection/Campus project in collaboration with Hawaii State Department of Transportation (HDOT), Waipahu High School, and NEC in early 2023. This initiative integrated advanced digital infrastructure, next generation Al- based Video Analytics for traffic safety, and data-driven tools to improve campus pedestrian and vehicle operations and safety, but equally important was to support student learning. The Approach: Students as Innovators:Students (22 juniors, and 2 seniors) at Waipahu High School's IT Academy participated in a real-world innovation project during their 3 period over 10 classes. The project included learning (1) how Al systems are trained, (2) examined real-time traffic data, including counts of vehicles, pedestrians, and "near misses", and (3) used Design Thinking to frame questions, analyze data, and prototype solutions. Human-Centered Design:The students applied Design Thinking to turn data into potential safety interventions, presenting their solutions to industry,government, and community stakeholders. These activities connected public school students directly with State DOT leadership and NEC engineers, building capacity for Hawai'i's future workforce while aligning with County goals of public safety, sustainability, and equitable broadband access. Key Features • Al-Powered Traffic Monitoring: NEC's system enabled continuous observation and prediction of risky interactions at crossings. • Community&Workforce Development: Beyond safety,the project was framed as a workforce development pilot—exploring"how do we create the careers of the future?" by giving students hands-on, real-world innovation challenges. • Public Sharing: Results were shared in a stakeholder briefing (May 10, 2023), and a public- facing project video (YouTube). Page 4 Impact 1. Safety Innovation:Tested how Al can enhance crosswalk/intersection safety in Hawaii. 2. Student Empowerment: Demonstrated that high school students can contribute to solving complex community challenges using cutting-edge tools. 3. Model for Future Projects: Provided a replicable framework where real-world clients(HDOT), global tech innovators(NEC), and local students co-create solutions. As part of this initiative, PICHTR also introduced NEC's Road DX (Road Digital Transformation) technology into the campus and community context. Road DX leverages a localized 5G network and advanced fiber sensing to enable smart mobility, roadway safety monitoring, and infrastructure management. Project Video B. Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(WASHTO) Conference— Honolulu 2023: PICHTR worked with the Hawai'i Department of Transportation, host of the 2023 WASHTO Conference and NEC to deliver an innovation showcase at the conference. PICHTR coordinated NEC's trade show booth design and logistics, led the Road DX pilot with Hawai'i public high school students, and produced a professional project video presented by HDOT Deputy Director Ed Sniffen. PICHTR also supported efforts to bring students to the conference to share their Road DX experiences directly with WASHTO attendees, including transportation officials and Hawaii News Now. This project demonstrated PICHTR's expertise in program management, technology integration, and education-to- industry engagement, while elevating Hawai'i's role in national conversations on smart infrastructure and roadway safety. Hawaii News Now: Hawaii students first in nation to use Al program for traffic crash prevention C.Al Sensing-Empowered Smart Intersection Safety Improvements for Vulnerable Groups—Waipahu 2025. Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT), University of Hawaii, NEC, Waipahu High School. The Hawai'i Department of Transportation, in partnership with the University of Hawai'i, PICHTR, and Waipahu High School is launching an Al-enabled smart intersection pilot in Waipahu to address Hawai'i's traffic safety crisis, particularly its disproportionate impact on pedestrians and kupuna in disadvantaged communities. By combining Al video analytics with Vehicle-to-Everything(V2X) communication, the system will detect and predict the movement of vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians—including those using assistive devices—and issue real-time collision warnings through V2X units and dynamic message signs, ultimately creating safer intersections and a scalable model for future smart mobility systems. The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) will serve as the community technology connector and innovation partner within the project. Leveraging its decades of experience bridging innovation, business, education, community, and culture, PICHTR will: • Lead community engagement design ensuring meaningful involvement of Waipahu residents and alignment with Justice40 principles. Page 5 • Provide expertise in technology commercialization and dual-use transition, ensuring scalability and sustainability beyond the pilot. • Support the education component by co-developing workshops with the local high school, integrating Design Thinking and Al learning to empower students as future transportation innovators. • Facilitate collaboration between HDOT, UH Manoa, nonprofits, and private-sector partners, acting as a "tech sherpa"to ensure the pilot serves as a model for Hawai'i and the broader Pacific. Design Intelligence Lab(Statewide, including Hawai'i Island) • Launch: September 2024.Annual. • Funders: Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Public Schools of Hawai'i Foundation. • Focus: Combines Al + Design Thinking for students (student gov't leaders) and teachers. • Application: Helps students move from problem-finding to prototyping solutions at scale— something not previously possible without Al. • Contacts:Tiffany Frias (student gov't coordinator),tiffany.frias@k12.hi.us; Ken Hiraki (Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation), kenhiraki@pshf.org Agtech Movement(Statewide, including Hawai'i Island) • Launch:January 2023. 14 trips to date. • Funders: Hawaii Department of Education • Focus:Take public school educators from across the state to visit South Korea's ag tech industry, which is 20+years ahead of Hawaii. All three complexes from Hawaii Island, 20 educators, plus another group is going to South Korea in October 2025. In June of 2025,the first group of students visited, in 13 trips to South Korea. Eleven Hawaii Island ALP students and 6 chaperones went to South Korea in June of 2025. • Application: Helps teachers see the future of agriculture for Hawaii, and their students, by Visiting South Korea, which is creating a brand-new industry called AgTech or Smart Farming. • Contacts:Janette Snelling, West Hawaii Complex Area Superintendent, janette.snelling@k12.hi.us; Nani Damasco, ALP lead West Hawaii, nani.damasco@k12.hi.us Additional Projects: • Renewable energy technology demonstrations and community energy planning across Hawai'i. • Workforce development programs in clean energy/water, STEM, and digital skills. • Community engagement and planning initiatives incorporating Indigenous data practices and sustainability frameworks. • Hawai'i Wave is a dual-use technology incubation, economic and workforce development initiative that empowers Hawai'i's students,workers, and local companies to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies for economic growth, resilience, and defense-aligned innovation across the islands. www.hawaiiwave.org • PACT Conference: An annual convening that brings together dual-use, clean energy and technology leaders to explore data-sharing, policy, and public—private collaboration across the Asia Pacific region. PACT Conference Page 6 • J-StarX: A dual-use technology accelerator in partnership with Japan's METI, connecting Japanese startups with U.S. DoD pathways and Hawai'I's workforce and economic development partners. Recent 2025 outcome is two companies from the Cohort 1 will be setting up manufacturing operations for advance materials and drones in Hawaii. https://pichtr.org/jstarx/ 5. Additional Information See attached Executive Summary t) PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard,Suite1410 I Honolulu,Hawaii 96814 U.S.A. P:[808)943-9581 I F:(808}943-9582 I info@)pichtr.org I www.pichtr.org FbICHTIR Executive Summary—Statement of Qualifications The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) is a Hawai'i-based non-profit established in 1985, with over 40 years of experience advancing technology, innovation, and community-based solutions across the islands. PICHTR is committed to supporting the County of Hawai'i through professional services that integrate technology, sustainability, and workforce development. Leadership& Expertise: • Ian Y. Kitajima, President—Recognized statewide for pioneering design thinking and STEM programs in Hawai'i's public schools. Brings 35+years of experience in technology commercialization and workforce development. • Keith T. Matsumoto, Program Director—Veteran leader in STEM, education innovation, and technology development, with expertise in contracts and project management, organizational development, and public-school partnerships. • Guohui Zhang, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE—Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa; Associate Director of the Center for Safety Equity in Transportation. Internationally recognized for advancing research in transportation systems, traffic flow theory, and cyber-transportation security. Leads multi-million-dollar federally and state-funded projects on connected and autonomous vehicles, AI-driven traffic management, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Brings 20+years of expertise in engineering research, education, and innovation in transportation safety and mobility. Representative Projects and Contacts: Waipahu High School Smart Campus (HDOT and NEC collaboration): Hawai'i's first Smart Campus pilot, integrating digital infrastructure, Al-based Video Analytics for traffic safety, and security systems to enhance education and operations. PICHTR also introduced NEC's Road DX(Road Digital Transformation)technology at Waipahu, while Waipahu High students learned how to be consultants asking questions, analyzing, and presenting their findings in a real-world pilot with NEC engineers and HDOT leadership (the client). Project Video Organization Point of Contact Role/Notes Principal Zachary Sheets. Waipahu High School leadership, primary for zachary.sheets@k12.hi.us School onsite coordination Waipahu High Matthew Mitsuyuki. Academy Principal overseeing School matthew.mitsuyuki@k12.hi.us this project Page 8 Organization Point of Contact Role/ Notes Academy of Information Technology Waipahu High Cindy Takara. Director, and teacher who we worked School cindy.takara@k12.hi.us with. Edwin "Ed" Sniffen. edwin.h.sniffen@hawaii.gov Head of HDOT and the head of HDOT—Director Highways Division during this project HDOT—Deputy Robin Shishido. Direct oversight of highways Director for robin.k.shishido@hawaii.gov Highways operations Local rep, but may have limited knowledge as he was not directly NEC Corporation Bart Beavers, local NEC rep. involved with the project. Original of America bart.beavers@necam.com person has been promoted back to Japan. • WASHTO Conference—Honolulu (2023): PICHTR collaborated with NEC and HDOT to showcase smart mobility solutions. Led the Road DX pilot with Hawai'i public high school students, produced a professional video for HDOT leadership, and supported student engagement with national transportation officials. Hawaii News Now: Hawaii students first in nation to use Al program for traffic crash prevention Additional projects include renewable energy demonstrations, workforce training programs, and Indigenous data-informed community planning (see information attached to DPW-120). Why PICHTR? • Four decades of proven leadership in Hawai'i's innovation and technology ecosystem. • History of successful collaborations with Hawaii DOE, HDOT, NEC, University of Hawaii, and community organizations. • Experienced staff with unique expertise bridging technology, education, and sustainable development, as well as managing over$350M of US Federal, State, County, and International funds. 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U O ���77! E W W x rH H n r7aR m wa O 0 H w H w , Ei O '3 g a a w PIH ' W O X U) Z z o H w V a N H H m U W 6 O q A W z aW z 14 w -, HE01 w 01 aE W U Z h 1 • Oa H u • Ei o O 1 • 2 7-� w a z 1 O cfl w • H 1 1 0-, N H [ W ; ' X a cci 0 F w H Q PI Relevant Project Experience 1. The Hawai'i Wave Dual-Use Incubation Program (April 28, 2025— March 31, 2026) is a mission-driven accelerator designed to help Hawai'i-based companies adapt their technologies for both civilian and government markets. Hosted by PICHTR, the program supports local innovators in turning community-focused tools into solutions that serve national security, disaster response, and resilience needs. Through expert coaching, federal funding guidance, and strategic networking, Hawai'i Wave empowers early-stage ventures to bridge local values with global impact—advancing dual-use readiness while strengthening the economic and social fabric of Hawai'i. 2. The PaCT Conference (Pacific Conference on Dual-Use Technology) (ongoing) is Hawai'i's premier gathering for innovators, government leaders, and industry partners advancing technologies with both civilian and defense applications. Hosted in the spirit of collaboration and cultural respect, PaCT connects local companies with Department of Defense stakeholders, federal agencies, and global allies to explore emerging needs in areas like climate resilience, public safety, and infrastructure security. With panels, pitch sessions, and strategic matchmaking, the conference fosters opportunities for Hawai'i- based ventures to align with national missions and secure pathways into the dual-use innovation ecosystem. 3. Al Workshops (ongoing): organizing a diverse range of Al workshops across Hawaii focused on empowerment, education, and community transformation. These include hands-on workforce upskilling sessions for union members to reduce fear and boost Al literacy, youth-focused hackathons that teach no-code chatbot development, and educator training programs that combine Design Thinking with generative Al to solve real- world problems. In classrooms, we're integrating Al with agtech simulators and 3D holographic tools to make learning interactive and culturally grounded. We've also created custom GPTs to help companies apply to dual-use incubators and are exploring Al for civic engagement, such as reimagining spaces post-disaster. All of this is tied together by our mission to make Al accessible, locally relevant, and a tool for inclusive innovation across community, culture, education, business, and technology. 4. Government of Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) JETRO J-StarX Dual-Use Incubation Program (9/1/2023— present) The J-StarX Dual-Use program is a program of the Government of Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, and operated by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). PICHTR is the dual-use program lead and works with JETRO on the selection of appropriate companies for mentorship and guidance in U.S. Federal contracting and engagement with the U.S. Department of Defense. Program Components: • US Gov't Fundamentals: August - September: This phase will focus on gathering a number of potential dual use companies to start the screening process early, which is a key success factor. Every company will benefit from learning the fundamentals of working with the US Government. Companies will also begin the process of converting their company information into Penta charts, Capabilities Statements, presentations, and other US government focused materials which are used in Phase II if the companies are selected. Phase I will be primarily online, though the kick-off session will be in person in Tokyo. • US Gov't Customer Engagement: November to March: The cohort is executed as currently being conducted. This includes proposal development support and contracting support. • Curriculum and Programming: Adaptation of the existing J-StarX Dual-Use curriculum to fit each cohort's compressed, primarily online timeframe. Prioritize providing fundamental knowledge of doing business with the U.S. government and the Defense Industry sector, including the development of Penta and Quad Charts, U.S. registrations such as sam.gov, and basic understanding of federal government regulations and requirements. 5. Workforce-4-Water (2/1/23—present) Workforce-4-Water is a cesspool conversion workforce development project under the W4W partnership of the University of Hawaii and the nonprofit Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations (WAI Org Inc or WAI) to provide direct services to individuals in the form of training of 150 professionals to enhance their employment opportunities, addressing the Statewide cesspool pollution and the COVID-19 economic devastation causing widespread unemployment. Advanced technician training in key wastewater pathways will be developed with industry input. PICHTR and WAI plan to work with EDAH along with industry employers to maximize the number of professionals trained under this project. The project will evaluate the effectiveness of the training relative to industry needs and other key performance standards as described below. Due to COVID-19, Hawai'i went from having one of the lowest unemployment rates in early 2020 to the highest among all US states in late 2020. It is anticipated that W4W's workforce development program will help address Hawaii's high unemployment rate by developing community college certificate and training programs within the on-site wastewater industry that will result in 150 well-paid, permanent jobs accessible to professionals within diverse educational backgrounds, and geographic areas. W4W will also create 5 teaching jobs to be located at various local community colleges within the University of Hawaii system. 6. Design Intelligence Lab for students, teachers, and community stakeholders weaves Artificial Intelligence and human centered design or Design Thinking into a new integrated process. The Design Thinking process is used to problem-find and problem- solve in a rapid iterative process. Al is then used to enhance the process but also the scale the innovative solutions students imagine but normally cannot build, until now. The kickoff of the Design Intelligence Lab and its first project in September 2024 is funded by the Harold KL Castle Foundation and the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation. 7. Design for Civic Leadership 5th Annual, for middle and high school student government leaders. Created in honor of the late Iris Okawa, Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation (PSHF) trustee who believed in creating the next generation of young civic leaders. In partnership with PSHF and the DOE's Student Government Leadership program, student government leaders from public middle and high schools throughout the State of Hawaii gather for an annual bootcamp in September to learn and apply Design Thinking to challenges facing their peers. 8. Annual Design Thinking Hawaii Summer Bootcamp for the Community.Thirteen (13) bootcamp since 2011. Each summer since 2011, public and private school educators, students, government employees, private industry, and non-profits gather for two days to learn, apply, and practice the five steps in human-centered design also known as Design Thinking. Design Thinking has become a movement in Hawaii over the years with thousands trained from students to industry executives to government leaders. More than 3K+teachers trained, over 10K+ have attended a workshop or bootcamp, and over 100K+ students have been exposed to Design Thinking since 2011. a. Client: Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Division. Thirty design teams of educators, students, and community stakeholders were challenged to develop solutions to improve employment rates for individuals with developmental disabilities.June 2016. 9. DOT and Waipahu High Al Traffic Study, March to June 2023. Sponsored by NEC America in partnership with Hawaii Dept of Transportation, and 28 high school juniors at Waipahu High School's IT Academy. Challenge: Improve pedestrian safety at Waipahu High School using a human centered design process and next generation Al systems to detect, predict, and prevent accidents. Students in Cindy Takara's period 3 learned how Al systems are trained, and the power of having real-time counts of vehicles, pedestrians, and potential near misses during 10 classes. Students brainstormed questions they would like answered from the system's large amount of data, and used those questions and the Design Thinking process to generate solutions and prototypes they presented to a cross section of industry, government, and community stakeholders. The workforce development question we're answering is "how do we create the careers of the future" by giving students a real-world challenge by a real client, Hawaii Dept of Transportation Highways and Waipahu High School, applying next generation innovations like Artificial Intelligence (Al) by a global innovator, NEC America. Project Video. 10. Design for Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Festpac,June 2024. Four Design Thinking and Al sessions were designed and facilitated for the YPL cohort of young leaders representing 20+ Pacific Island nations. The design challenge focused on sustainability and the impacts of climate change on their island nations. These young leaders were trained in Design Thinking but also in the use of Generative Al to support and enhance the process, including the use of text to image generators to prototype and visualize their solutions. 11. Applied STEM for Native Hawaiian and minority High School Students a pathway to STEM careers and college, 2022, 2023. The Hokulani program is part of the Pacific Inclusive Education Research and Resources institute at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. The program "supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Filipino middle and high school students entering into postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through a culturally responsive, strength- and work-based enrichment program". a. 2023: Seagliders -the electric flying boat. Students learned and then created ways to communicate what are Seagliders pros and cons. Students learned how to use Al to build websites, and create presentations as well as design a workshop to explain what they had learned about Seagliders, and on how to build a prototype to demonstrate the wing in ground effect of the electric Seagliders. b. 2022: Applied Coding and Design Thinking - Master Builder/ Coding, Students learned and applied the Design Thinking process to a problem, created solutions and prototypes. Students then learned how to code and build working prototypes in our Master Builder workshop. 12. Micronesian Student Education & Career Day. Feb 2023 Co-designed and partnered with Shanty Asher, Pacific Island Liaison with the City & County of Honolulu for a one day bootcamp at Waipahu High School's library for—80 students from eight Micronesian high school clubs on Oahu. The focus of this gathering was to expose students to education and career opportunities, including talks by successful Pacific Islanders who are doctors, pilots, military, law enforcements, and so on. 13. Design Your Life for Micronesian High Schoolers, 2022. Co-designed and partnered with Shanty Asher, the Pacific Island Liaison with the City & County of Honolulu for a one day Design Thinking bootcamp at Waipahu High School's library for—80 students from eight Micronesian high school clubs on Oahu. The challenge was to design your life. The biggest take away was the majority of the students'dream was simply to graduate high school. 14. Chaminade Environmental Entrepreneurship Class. ENV490 Sustainability Innovation. 2023, 2024. Guest lecturer for Professor Mariane Uehara's sustainable innovation class. During the class we learn by doing quick design sprints - like creating a name tag for your partner based on a 5 minute interview. 15. Waipahu Intermediate Future Farmers Student Leadership Workshop,January 2023. DTH facilitated a one day leadership workshop for student leaders from Waipahu Intermediate who are also award winning future farmers. 16. PRIMO (2/1/13—4/30/13; 1/24/14— 10/31/19 (reg fees); 10/1/19—4/30/20; 10/1/19— 9/30/20 (reg fees) The Pacific Risk Management 'Ohana (PRIMO) began in 2003 as an effort to explore opportunities to enhance communication and collaboration among the 'ohana (or family) of organizations involved in risk and emergency management. Since then, PRIMO has transformed into a collaborative consortium of local, national, and regional organizations committed to strengthening the resilience of Pacific Island communities to climate and weather-related hazards, including hazardous events such as oil spills and disease outbreaks. 17. PICHTR planned and coordinated all logistics, registration, and required tasks for the PRiMO Annual Conference. The annual conference is a leading venue for emergency, disaster risk reduction, and hazards professionals to share ideas, strategize, and inform solutions that address the varied challenges facing Pacific Island communities working toward resilience goalCultural Resources Program (Funded by the US Army Corps of Engineers) (12/1/05—9/14/19) PICHTR was contracted by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to provide project assistance to the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, who has responsibility, for cultural resources within Army jurisdiction on Oahu, and provides support for management of historic buildings and districts within Army jurisdiction on the ISLAND OF HAWAII. The cultural resources program provides environmental stewardship while supporting readiness. PICHTR provided management, administrative, employment, contracting and procurement functions on behalf of U.S. Army Garrison and Pohakuloa Training Area. The general objectives of the cultural resources program are: a. To eliminate impacts to the military's mission arising from cultural resources issues; b. To meet compliance requirements;and c. To effectively manage cultural resources. 18. Natural Resources Program (funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) (3/6/00— 9/14/19) PICHTR was contracted by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to provide project assistance to the Natural Resource Program at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii that oversees compliance with the Federal Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Sikes Act. The goal of the program is to effectively balance the requirements of the Army's training mission with its natural resource responsibilities. PICHTR provided management, administrative, employment, contracting and procurement functions on behalf of U.S. Army Garrison. Of the 400 federally listed threatened and endangered species in Hawaii, the Natural Resources Program is responsible for managing over 100, including plants, snails, birds, bats, insects and their critical habitat. All of these species are only found within the Hawaiian Islands, many only on a single island, some restricted to certain mountain ranges on an island, and many only on Army lands on Oahu or Hawaii Island. The endangered plants managed by the Natural Resources Program represent some of the planet's rarest - some having less than 50 individual plants left in the world. Through its efforts, the Natural Resources Program has helped save 2 species from going extinct. The Natural Resources Program applies an ecosystem-based approach to managing its training lands to ensure species and the habitat to support them are restored and protected now and in the future. The program grows both endangered and common native plant species and outplants over 2,000 of them back into the wild each year. 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Provide executive leadership focused on human capital development, partnerships and business development, technology development and commercialization. Relevant work: NEC AI Traffic Project with Waipahu High School students. Fourteen years of designing and facilitating Design Thinking workshops for DOE leaders, teachers, students, and community stakeholders. January 2010—present,Lead Co-facilitator,Design Thinking Hawaii,Honolulu,HI Co- founder and lead co-facilitator for supporting the marketing and implementation of the design thinking process in organizations, governmental units, schools, and other corporations focused on education, economic development, training, and workforce development. Trained more than 3K+teachers, facilitated workshops for over 10K+, and over 100K+ students have been exposed to Design Thinking. June 2001 —December 2022, Director of Corporate Development, Technology Sherpa,Director of Marketing (2001 to 2011), Oceanit Laboratories,Inc.,Honolulu,HI Initiate new corporate directions and programs (e.g, Design Thinking, Aloha AI, Nanotechnology, Cosmetics, Community Building), lead novel strategic business opportunities, develop new business models,partnerships, and corporate startups. Lead catalyst/recruiter for leadership hires who later would lead Oceanit into the future. Technology development and commercialization. Co-Founder, Ibis Networks 2013—2017; Co-Founder, Nanopoint 2003 — 2005; Founding Member, Hoana Medical, 2001-2004. August 2000—May 2001, CEO/ CMO,MEET Factory Oy,Helsinki,Finland Provide leadership and strategic direction for a Finnish mobile phone application startup. Venture funded to create virtual communities for mobile phones like Nokia. During this tim and for the next 2-3 years, Japan and Finland were the worlds leaders in mobile phones. EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration (double major in Marketing& International, Business), University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, College of Business Administration. Phi Kappa Phi. (December 1988) Associate of Arts, Windward Community College, University of Hawaii System, Kaneohe, HI (December 1985) G / a H .. k El / Q / w w § /41 § § / U / / 4 m & / O z « e O w e -H o \ c & a E \ / \ \ j pa H / / H R ® ~ ~ § § H / / Q 0 \ § § j B / / ` H cn ` cn H Z o ® •• . \ R § \ R 0. z m m = G _ MEy ® § § H PI § § H § 0 H / 121 ' ) 0 Cl) ( b ) 0 Cl) \ m \ e b / / El § Z 0 ( ( O & c c U) 9 0 a 9 / 124 / / CD/ 00 a z 0 z• > e x• J E j \ H • m m ` / / H• y w O m g / a a 0 ( 0 / H H E• G ® ° H H ® § §R alw a 1-1 cci 2 § Cl) 0 124 2 2 \ / § \ H § 0 H / m Cl) = Cl) _ § / H Cl) H 0 H Cl) H § § 2 / rm 0 m Cl) ( ) 0 Cl) \ Keith T. Matsumoto (808) 258-9209, keith.matsumoto@pichtr.org Accomplished executive and consultant with extensive experience in program management, business development, and organizational leadership across diverse sectors. Expertise in strategic planning,federal contracting, and project management for clients in both the private and public sectors. WORK EXPERIENCE Program Director Pacific International Center for High Technology Research—March 2023 -Present • Provide executive management focused on administration and management of contracts and programs, business development, operations management, technology development, and commercialization. Administrator/ Co-Founder/Lead Facilitator Design Thinking Hawaii - January 2010 to Present • Co-founder and administrator for a local non-profit organization supporting the promotion and implementation of the design thinking process in organizations, governmental units, school and other corporations focused on education, economic development, training, and workforce development. Senior Program/Project Manager Oceanit Laboratories—June 2020 to February 2023 • Provide project management office oversight for science &technology projects and manage various high profile major programs and projects. Provide federal contracting guidance and support contract management activities. Support the COO for organizational change management related to implementation of a new ERP system, accounting, contracting,procurement, and proposal development. Acting President& CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer Pacific International Center for High Technology Research - February 1994 to January 2004 • Provide executive management for Not-for-Profit Applied Research & Development organization. EDUCATION Doctor of Business Administration,July 2021 Walden University-Minneapolis, MN, College of Management and Technology Master of Business Administration in Accounting & Operations Management, May 1984 The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI, Ross School of Business Bachelor of Science in Civil and Urban Engineering,May 1979 The University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, PA, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences rn g .. w wH E E x W 01 H H F E U 04 A A (13 W a o 0 0 Fl 124 o o IX IXw w a a H H H H H H al al o H • H En H (1) • z z oa �..� �..� . to to to to a a H H IX al Q) '5 W 0 H C.I. 0 H En a Ul H ,7 Ca Ul H ,7 Ca a -H u41 W H Pi Pi W H Pi Pi H CO • • wi w o Pcai as a H W FD w ° Enw 0 m 4J CO N • H w E E U) w w (1) • 124 0 0 • -H • 2 0+ 0 0 4) 124 124w • • m 124 rti ' Q) w • U 1.4 -,--,H • . H ( � w . 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Zhang Guohui Zhang, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Director, Center for Safety Equity in Transportation University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: ((808) 956-7550, Fax: (808) 956-5014 Email: guohui@hawaii.edu 1.1 RESEARCH INTERESTS • Large-Scale Transportation Systems Modeling and Simulation • Traffic Flow Theory and Modeling • Traffic Control and Operations • Traffic Sensing and Sensor Data Analytics • Cyber-Transportation Systems and Security • Transportation Safety and Security • Connected and Autonomous Vehicle System • Artificial Intelligence in Transportation 1.2 EDUCATION • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Jun. 2008 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,University of Washington, Seattle,WA • M.S. in Systems Engineering Jul. 2003 Department of Automation,Tsinghua University,Beijing, China • B.S. in Control Engineering Jul. 2000 Department of Control Science and Engineering,Harbin Institute of Technology,Harbin, China 1.3 PROFESSIONAL HISTORY • Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI Aug. 2022-Present • Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa,Honolulu,HI Aug. 2018-Aug.2022 • Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu,HI May 2016- Aug. 2018 2.1 RESEARCH PROJECTS 1. Principal Investigator,RAPID/Collaborative Research: Integrated Sociotechnical Investigations of the Compounding Impacts of Maui Wildfires Fueled by Hurricane Dora. Sponsor: NSF Funding: $50,000 Duration: Aug. 2023-Jul. 2024 - 1 - Curriculum Vitae G. Zhang 2. Principal Investigator, Local Technical Assistance Program Development. Sponsor: Hawaii Department of Transportation Funding: $1,260,000 Duration:Jan. 2024-Dec.2026 3. Principal Investigator,Transportation Cybersecurity Center for Advanced Research and Education. Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation Funding: $1,50,000 Duration: Aug. 2023-Jul.2028 4. Principal Investigator, Life Cycle Assessments of Asphalts Containing Recycled Plastics in Hawaii Sponsor: Hawaii Department of Transportation Funding: $ 308,880 Duration: Feb. 2023-Jul.2025 5. Principal Investigator, Local Technical Assistance Program Development Sponsor: Hawaii Department of Transportation Funding: $ 420,000 Duration:Jan. 2023-Dec. 2023 6. Principal Investigator, Drone-based Computer Vision-Enabled Vehicle Dynamic Safety Performance Monitoring for Crash Prediction in RITI Communities. Sponsor: Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET),Tier 1 University Transportation Center (66%) and University of Hawaii (34%) Funding: $155,000 with Zhang's portion of$130,000 (83%) Co-Principal Investigators: Panos Prevedouros,David Ma Duration: Mar. 2021—Jun. 2022 7. Principal Investigator, Pilot Connected Automated Vehicle System Investigations for Enhanced Safety and Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities in Hawaii. Sponsor: Hawaii Department of Transportation Funding: $2,000,000 Duration:Jul. 2022 Jun. 2023 8. Principal Investigator,Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Signal Coordination and Controls for Optimized Mobility for the Nimitz Highway and Ala Moana Boulevard Arterial in Honolulu. Sponsor: Oak Ridge National Laboratory,Department of Energy Funding: $300,000 with Zhang's portion of$250,000 (83%) Co-Principal Investigators: David Ma Duration: May. 2021—Apr. 2023 9. Principal Investigator, Drone-based Computer Vision-Enabled Vehicle Dynamic Safety Performance Monitoring for Crash Prediction in RITI Communities. Sponsor: Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET),Tier 1 University Transportation Center (66%) and University of Hawaii (34%) Funding: $155,000 with Zhang's portion of$130,000 (83%) Co-Principal Investigators: Panos Prevedouros,David Ma Duration: Mar. 2021—Jun. 2022 -2- Curriculum Vitae G. Zhang 10. Co-Principal Investigator,V2X Enabled Interconnected Traffic Control System Innovations on the Nimitz Highway and Ala Moana Boulevard Arterial (Phase II). Sponsor: Hawaii Department of Transportation Funding: $ 388,949 with Zhang's portion of$194,475 (50%) Principal Investigator: David Ma Duration: Mar. 2021—Sep. 2023 11. Principal Investigator, Convolutional Neural Network Learning Approaches for Driver Injury Severity Classification and Application in Single-Vehicle Crashes in RITI Communities. Sponsor: Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET),Tier 1 University Transportation Center (66%) and University of Hawaii (34%) Funding: $134,850 with Zhang's portion of$114,622 (85%) Co-Principal Investigators: Panos Prevedouros,David Ma Duration: Oct. 2020—Sep. 2021 12. Co-Principal Investigator,Assessment of County of Maui Coastal Roads for Effects of Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and Shoreline Erosion Sponsor: Hawaii Department of Transportation Funding: $ 659,085 with Zhang's portion of$131,817 (20%) Principal Investigator: Oceana Francis, and Co-Principal Investigators: Horst Brandes, and David Ma Duration: Aug. 2020 Jul. 2022 13. Principal Investigator, Extracting Rural Crash Injury and Fatality Patterns Due to Changing Climates in RITI Communities Based on Enhanced Data Analysis and Visualization Tools (Phase II). Sponsor: Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET),Tier 1 University Transportation Center (66%) and University of Hawaii (34%) Funding: $350,000 with Zhang's portion of$300,000 (85%) Co-Principal Investigators: Panos Prevedouros,David Ma Duration: Aug. 2019—Jul. 2020 - 3- G[. v0o1 4v Q�p �Jp,apep�C`�yd• BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS STATE OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL & VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS P.O. 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THIS AUTHORIZATION IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD OR PROGRAM PRINT YOUR LICENSE POCKET ID CARD AND WALL CERTIFICATE ONLINE GO TO: https://mypvl .dcca.hawaii .gov/ Log in with your existing MyPVL account or Sign up for a new My PVL account Is/Sheena Choy EXECUTIVE OFFICER TE ACGRIJ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DA08/252025 V) THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: Brown&Brown Insurance Services,Inc. PHONE (808)540-3333 FAX (A/C,No,Ext): (A/C,No): 1585 Kapiolani Blvd.Ste.1215 E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Honolulu HI 96814 INSURER A: Aspen Specialty Insurance Company INSURED INSURER B: Pacific International Center for High Technology Research INSURER C: 1440 Kapiolani Blvd.,#1410 INSURER D: INSURER E: Honolulu HI 96814 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 25-26 COI REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PREMISES(Ea oDAMAGE TO ccur ence) $ 300,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $ 25,000 A ERA840525 02/15/2025 02/15/2026 1,000,000 This insurance contract is issued by an insurer which is not licensed by the State PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER: of Hawaii and is not subject to its regulation or examination. If the insurer is found GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRO- insolvent,claims under this contract are not covered by any guaranty fund of the X POLICY JECT LOC State of Hawaii. Brown&Brown Insurance Services,Inc.,1585 Kapiolani Blvd., PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 Ste.1215,Honolulu,HI 96814.National Producer Number.963257. OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 (Ea accide t) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ A >/ OWNED SCHEDULED ERA840525 02/15/2025 02/15/2026 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ /� AUTOS ONLY AUTOS This insurance contract is issued by an insurer which is not licensed by the State HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE X AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY of Hawaii and is not subject to its regulation or a amination. If the insurer is found (Per accident) $ insolvent,claims under this contract are not covered by any guarany fund of the State of Hawaii. Br Br sura ce Services, c.,1585 Kapi lani Blvd., $ UMBRELLA LIAB Ste.1215,H n lulu,HI 96814. National Pruo'UCer Number.963257. OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION$ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N STATUTE ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE N/A E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ Each occurrence: $1,000,000 Professional Liability A ERA840525 02/15/2025 02/15/2026 Aggregate: $2,000,000 This ineyance wagwle bbreeyulam w amne not nus Inniverb a b e . o bfH Wrm unar&E( d en nS $, eyaemgbna of Do ISM xegnu+erq.. ere.•;ra' Inman.. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) PROOF OF INSURANCE CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN County of Hawaii ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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