Pillar Consulting, Inc.

San Diego, CA

Modern and Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure

Services: 21
Offices: 1
Leaders: 1
Founded: 2002

Overview

Pillar Consulting, Inc. is a transportation and engineering consulting practice specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and engineering management. Founded in January 2002 by Ralph W. Boaz and based in San Diego, California, it provides systems engineering, project management, and standards development services. It assists government agencies and private businesses with specifying, planning, deploying, and testing ITS equipment and systems, including Advanced Transportation Controllers (ATC), National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP), and connected vehicle (V2I) communications.

Founded: 2002

Services

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Comprehensive consulting, planning, deployment, and testing services for modern smart-roadway technologies and standards-based field equipment.

Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Equipment National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP)Connected Vehicle (V2I) Communications Cybersecurity for Transportation Transit Signal Priority (TSP)Emergency Vehicle Preemption and Priority (EVP&P)Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS)Equipment Qualification and Testing

Engineering and Management Services

Integrity-centered leadership, quality management, and technical advisory services to improve core competencies and accelerate product quality.

Project Management Systems Engineering and Integration Process Design and Implementation Concurrent Product Development ISO 9000 / 9001 Consulting Market Studies and Product Evaluation Software and Hardware Development Collaborative Software Development Automated Testing Standards and Specification Development ITS and Standards Training

Industries

Transportation Infrastructure

Firm type

Transportation Engineering

Credentials and affiliations

Affiliations

Transportation Research Board (TRB)ITS America (ITSA)Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)ITS California (ITS-CA)International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)Orange County Traffic Engineering Council (OCTEC)

Leadership

Ralph W. Boaz

Founder

Ralph W. Boaz founded Pillar Consulting in January 2002. He has over 35 years of experience in transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and computer science research. He has worked as a senior engineering manager, software developer, and consultant, and is recognized in the transportation industry for his contributions to national software, hardware, and communication standards.