Bob brings to Itenology over 45 years of experience in the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Engineering field. He worked for MDOT-SHA, Office of Traffic and Safety and District 5 Construction where he was the Signal System Team Leader and was responsible for managing a team of ITS technicians that performed signal operational modifications and signal timing optimization. Mr. DeBlase programmed, managed, and operated the Econolite CENTRACS and ARIES Signal software applications. He Has expert knowledge in closed loop Signal Systems with on street Master Control and Adaptive Signal Systems using cellular modems communicating to a Central Server. Bob performed signal plan review and signal phasing design to assist Traffic Engineering Design Division. He also worked as a Traffic Engineer Consultant for MDOT-SHA District 2 Traffic. In this position, he provided assistance to the ADE-Traffic investigating and responding to citizen complaints on Maryland State Highways with regard to traffic signals, signing, pavement markings and various other issues.