TESTS: Hi I am Allan Wladimir
I am a transport researcher with extensive experience investigating a wide range of transport challenges across academia, government, and industry. My journey in the transport sector began in 2007 when I commenced my undergraduate studies in Logistics and Transportation at ESPOL Polytechnic School in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Since then, I have held a variety of transport-related roles, including delivery planner, transport analyst, transport policy advisor, and local transport expert.
Throughout my career, I have worked in both private and public sector organisations, holding several senior and managerial positions. These have included Director of Studies and Projects at the Ecuadorian Agency of Transit, Interim Manager at Metro de Quito, and Chief Executive Officer of Cercana Consulting. These roles provided valuable experience in transport planning, policy development, project management, and strategic decision making.
Between 2021 and 2026, I completed my doctoral research while contributing to teaching and learning at Cardiff University. During this period, I taught Sustainable Transport Policies and further strengthened my expertise in transport economics, policy evaluation, and transport planning. My research interests encompass transport demand, road pricing, sustainable mobility, equity in transport, and the economic evaluation of transport policies.
Doctoral research focused on transport economics, mobility, and transport systems. The research explores network performance, transport policy, and transport modelling using quantitative and optimisation methods.
Provide consultancy services in transport planning, mobility, transport policy, operational planning, and transport system improvement projects.
Deliver teaching and tutorial support in transport, mobility, and social science related subjects. Assist students with quantitative methods, research projects, and academic development.
Contributed to transport and mobility research projects involving data analysis, literature reviews, quantitative modelling, and research dissemination.
Advanced training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, research design, and social science methodologies. The programme provided the methodological foundation for doctoral research.
Directed the organisation's strategic, operational, and administrative activities. Managed multidisciplinary teams and coordinated transport and mobility consultancy projects.
Supported operational planning activities for the metro system, including service planning, operational coordination, and performance monitoring.
Oversaw the administration and operation of the organisation during a transitional management period. Coordinated stakeholders and supported the implementation of operational objectives.
Co-founded a civil society initiative focused on improving public transport, passenger rights, and sustainable mobility in Ecuador.
Led transport studies, policy analysis, mobility projects, and technical evaluations to support national transport planning and regulation.
Conducted transport and mobility analyses to support policy development, strategic planning, and project appraisal.
Provided technical support on transport policy, mobility analysis, project evaluation, and regulatory matters.
Delivered lectures on transport modelling. Topics included the four-stage transport modelling framework and the use of OmniTRANS transport planning software.
Advanced study of transport planning, transport engineering, travel demand modelling, traffic management, and transport appraisal. The programme emphasised evidence-based decision making and sustainable mobility.
Intensive English language training focused on professional communication, academic writing, and general language proficiency.
Planned distribution routes at national scale, analysed freight demand, determined fleet requirements, and optimised transport operations. Monitored operational indicators and participated in regional Lean initiatives across Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela.
The programme provided advanced knowledge in logistics, transportation, operations research, and mathematical optimisation. Topics included linear optimisation, non-linear optimisation, metaheuristics, routing problems, inventory systems, and transport planning applications.
Managed raw material inventories, coordinated procurement requests to warehouses and suppliers, monitored stock expiration, and organised inventory audits and controls.
Controlled inbound packaging flows, coordinated product dispatch activities, monitored operational performance indicators, and supported warehouse operations.