Mr

Raj Mehta has been instrumental in delivering a major digital transformation at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) through the development and implementation of a multi-million Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Under his leadership, the initiative redefined how infrastructure assets—covering more than 41,000 lane miles of highways and 8,400 bridges—are managed, monitored, and optimized for long-term sustainability.

By integrating predictive analytics, IoT capabilities, and configurable workflows, Raj enabled SCDOT to adopt data-driven decision-making across departments. His efforts enhanced real-time insights for over 200 personnel, including maintenance and fleet managers, while ensuring operational accuracy and compliance with federal infrastructure standards.

The results are quantifiable: data processing speeds increased by 90%, validation errors were reduced by 95%. His system also shortened onboarding time by 60% and accelerated testing by 50%, resulting in 35% higher user adoption rates across all SCDOT business units.

Raj’s focus extended beyond technical performance to measurable public benefit. His predictive maintenance framework improved infrastructure lifespan by 25%, preventing over millions in emergency repairs, while his implementation of real-time monitoring strengthened statewide emergency response and supply-chain resilience.

By embedding innovation directly within government operations, Raj positioned SCDOT as a national model for infrastructure modernization. His leadership ensured alignment with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), enabling smarter use of $8.5 billion in federal funding for South Carolina. Through his vision and execution, Raj Mehta has demonstrated how technology, precision, and foresight can transform public infrastructure management for generations to come.