David Barker
About David Barker
David Barker is the Deputy Director of System Implementation, Fare Transformation at MBTA, with extensive experience in public transportation technology and operations.
Company
David Barker is currently employed at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He holds the position of Deputy Director Of System Implementation, Fare Transformation. He has extensive experience working within the MBTA, having held various roles over the years, particularly focusing on technology and transit operations.
Title
David Barker serves as the Deputy Director Of System Implementation, Fare Transformation at MBTA. His role involves overseeing the implementation of systems related to fare transformation, aiming to enhance the efficiency and user experience of the transit fare system.
Education and Expertise
David Barker holds a Master's degree in Transportation from MIT, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Vassar College, completed between 1994 and 1998. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's in Marine Transportation from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both transportation and technology, which he applies in his current role.
Background
David Barker has a cumulative experience spanning two decades in public transportation. His tenure at MBTA includes roles such as ITS Coordinator, Service Planner/Analyst, Manager of Operations Technology, Deputy Director of Operations Technology, Director of Realtime Applications, Head of Customer Technology, and Customer Technology Specialist before his current role. He has also worked as a project manager in the Capital Delivery Department for Commuter Rail and has hands-on maritime experience as a licensed captain and deck officer aboard ocean-going vessels.
Achievements
David Barker has a track record of implementing technology solutions that enhance public transportation systems. He has contributed to the reliability and user-friendliness of public transit through his roles at MBTA. Utilizing his change management skills and technological expertise, he has driven improvements in complex organizational settings. His extensive experience in transit operations and planning underscores his ability to contribute to significant advancements in the public transportation sector.