Michael Catsos
About Michael Catsos
Michael Catsos is the Deputy Director of Safety Assurance and Promotion at MBTA, overseeing various safety programs and compliance activities since 2019.
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Michael Catsos serves as the Deputy Director of Safety Assurance and Promotion at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
Current Role at MBTA
Since 2019, Michael Catsos has been with the MBTA in the role of Deputy Director of Safety Assurance and Promotion. In this capacity, he facilitates the MBTA's Internal Safety Audit Program, coordinating interviews, document reviews, and field-based inspections. His responsibilities also include overseeing safety rule compliance, quality assurance/control programs, and collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to support external audits. Additionally, he develops and maintains databases to support safety programs and monitors employee safety reports.
Previous Experience
Prior to his tenure at MBTA, Michael Catsos gained extensive experience in the transportation sector. From 2018 to 2019, he worked as a Senior Project Analyst at Transportation Resource Associates, Inc., following his role as a Project Analyst at the same company from 2015 to 2018. His earlier career includes positions as a GIS Specialist at Cornell University (2014-2015), Data Analysis Intern at Ithaca Carshare (2014), Service Development Intern at TCAT Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (2014), and GIS Analyst at Northeast States Emergency Consortium (2011-2013).
Education and Expertise
Michael Catsos holds a Master of Regional Planning (MRP) from Cornell University, completed in 2015, with a focus on City and Regional Planning. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geography and Sustainability from Arizona State University, earned in 2011. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in planning, geographic information systems, and sustainability, which he has applied throughout his career in various transportation and safety roles.
Skills in Safety Promotion and Assurance
Michael Catsos possesses specialized skills in safety assurance and promotion. At MBTA, he supports the implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) and is responsible for developing Authority-wide training and promotional materials on core SMS concepts. His role includes maintaining risk mitigation monitoring logs and ensuring the long-term effectiveness of corrective action plans. These functions are critical in promoting a culture of safety and compliance within the organization.