Nick Halden is a passionate and motivated professional with 12 years of experience in solution design, quality assurance, operational deployment, and management of complex transit fare payment systems. He is a natural leader proficient in project delivery, technology processes, and security. Most recently, Nick led the final solution design process for the Regional Smart Fare System in Edmonton and was the lead Solution Architect for the DART Comprehensive Payment System in Dallas for three years prior. Nick lived without a car for 7 years and is a strong advocate for alternate forms of transportation, relying on bike, public transit, walking, and carshare programs whenever possible. Mr. Halden has a BS from Brown University.