About Us

DDEC is a traffic and transportation engineering firm that helps local governments achieve their transportation goals through the creation of connected, safe, and equitable communities.

Uyen Dang

Founder | Principal

Uyen Dang, PE

Professional engineer with over 15-year experience in transportation, streetscape, and livable communities. She was the City Traffic Engineer for the City of West Palm Beach and oversaw all transportation elements including transformative projects such as the Clematis Street Streetscape project and the Reimagine of Rosemary Square. She led in the City’s adoption of the City’s multimodal transportation program including the WPB Bicycle Masterplan, Vision Zero program, smart parking technology, and the micromobility program. In 2017, Uyen helped define the term “Mobility” through a range of transportation planning efforts such as the WPB Mobility Study, Downtown Parking Study, the Okeechobee Corridor Study, and the proposed ITC Mobility Hub.

Strategic Advisor

Scott Kelly, PE

Scott earned a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Scott is currently the President at Scott Kelly Consulting, LLC and is a strategic advisor to the DDEC team.

Project Engineer

Marilyn Ventura, EIT

Marilyn is a transportation designer focused on solving complex design problems. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in International Affairs and Latin American Studies, she spent the early part of her career in Seville, Spain which led to her interest in transit and city transportation. She earned a second degree in Civil Engineering from Florida International University to continue her passion for urban transportation and mobility projects. She joined the DDEC team in August of 2022, aligning her passion and professional career with our mission to transform the way the world moves. Marilyn is fluent in Spanish and we look forward to her insight and dedication to our vision and supporting our clients.

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IS Manager

Mario Baird

Mario is a highly skilled Information systems management professional with over 15 years of experience developing solutions for private and public clients. Mario has extensive expertise is in PHP, Python, Javascript, SQL Microsoft Project, and Power BI.

His exceptional problem-solving skills enable him to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, while his technical knowledge and implementation experience ensure that the strategic plans he develops are executed effectively and achieve the desired outcomes. 

Mario

GIS Coordinator

Devin Hampton

Devin Hampton is a skilled GIS Planner and Project Manager with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. She is proficient in using ArcGIS to create accurate modeled representations of objects and features, as well as building, maintaining, and updating databases. Her skills are invaluable in various fields, including urban planning, safety campaigns, and community redevelopment. Additionally, she uses her geospatial data skills to help organizations better understand their customer base and target their marketing campaigns more effectively.

Devin

Creative Lead | Visual Designer

Orlando Toro

Orlando is a digital artist with over 15 years of experience in visual arts, 3D Visualization, and various branches of design. With a professional understanding of city functionality and a passion for urbanism, he specializes in architectural design, visual communications, and research, leading the way in wayfinding, urban and landscaping design, and the creation of public spaces. As an immigrant, his work is driven by a passion for accessible design, freedom, dignity, and innovation, and he loves to create experiences that last forever. Bilingual in fluent English and native Spanish, He is highly skilled in client and customer relationships and can work effectively with extreme attention to detail on design projects.

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Junior Designer

Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge is a multi-talented creative professional with a degree in Graphic Design, skilled in photography, videography, web and graphic design. He supports the lead designer in UI/UX design using Adobe products, such as XD and Illustrator, and has adaptive learning abilities that enable him to quickly learn new software and technology. Jorge’s creative and strategic thinking, along with his excellent communication skills, make him a valuable asset to any team. His passion for design, coupled with his adaptability and versatility, ensures that he will continue to grow and excel in his career as a graphic designer.

Engineer Intern

Kaitlyn Kahrim

Katie is a Mechanical Engineering student at Florida Atlantic University with a passion for both academia and entrepreneurship. As an intern at DDEC, she is currently working on an innovative urban design project called XwalkArt. This project involves crowdsourcing a national database for painted intersection or tactical urbanism projects, with the goal of highlighting the importance of safe streets. Through this project, Katie aims to bring national attention to the Federal Highway and promote the use of these types of projects on all streets. She is also researching the effectiveness of painted intersections in reducing crashes and gathering data on how many cities have implemented such projects. With her dedication to improving road safety through innovative design, Katie is a valuable addition to the DDEC team.
Katie
Katie

Engineer Intern

Kaitlyn Kahrim

Katie is a Mechanical Engineering student at Florida Atlantic University with a passion for both academia and entrepreneurship. As an intern at DDEC, she is currently working on an innovative urban design project called XwalkArt. This project involves crowdsourcing a national database for painted intersection or tactical urbanism projects, with the goal of highlighting the importance of safe streets. Through this project, Katie aims to bring national attention to the Federal Highway and promote the use of these types of projects on all streets. She is also researching the effectiveness of painted intersections in reducing crashes and gathering data on how many cities have implemented such projects. With her dedication to improving road safety through innovative design, Katie is a valuable addition to the DDEC team.