January 20, 2022

Francis AI Technologies, Inc. (“Francis AI”), a leading smart city solutions provider that delivers a proven and trusted autonomous traffic management platform to make cities safer and more sustainable, today announced the appointment of transportation technology expert Syed Rahman as Vice President of Transit.

In his new role, Syed will oversee the transit portfolio of the company and spearhead the implementation of key and strategic initiatives both nationally and internationally. He will also lead the expansion of the company’s operations in the New York Metropolitan Area and the East Coast.

“We are excited to have Syed on board. With an impressive track record of driving technology innovation in the transportation sector, he’s an invaluable addition to the team,” said Chris Carson, Founder and CEO of Francis AI. “As we expand our operations in the East Coast region, Syed’s strong background in enforcement technology will accelerate the company’s market penetration and growth.”

Mr. Rahman’s career spans over 16 years in the transportation industry, with vast experience in engineering, program management, and business development. He has led several high profile and complex projects with the Metro Transit Authority (MTA), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), SEPTA, and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Most recently, Mr. Rahman served as Head of Enforcement Business at a leading transport solutions company in the U.S., where he managed the deployment of the Automated Bus Lane Enforcement solution in New York City while collaborating with the MTA.

“I’m thrilled to join Francis AI at this critical stage of growth,” said Rahman. “The expansion into the East Coast will allow Francis AI to realize continued growth in the years to come, and I look forward to bringing my expertise in enforcement technology to the team.”

Rahman holds a Bachelor and Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from NYU Polytechnic University, New York.

About Francis AI

Francis AI was founded on the belief that by combining mobile sensors with artificial intelligence, we can help governments bridge the innovation gap while making traffic flow less dangerous and more efficient. Led by a team of experts in machine learning, data science, transportation, and government technology, we’ve developed the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform — simultaneously serving citizens and multi-agency missions to help cities become safer and more sustainable.

Contact info: media@Francis.ai

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