NextGens
ITS Australia NextGens
The Young Australian Transport Professionals' Network
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Who we are
ITS Australia NextGens is a group dedicated to young and early-career transport professionals established and supported by ITS Australia in January 2021. The ITS Australia NextGens aim to connect and provide opportunities for young professionals by promoting knowledge sharing and networking between future leaders and contributors to the ITS space.
Our mission
- To spearhead the profile and value of young professionals in the ITS industry
- To provide a united voice as an advocate for the interests of young professionals
- Nurture, inspire, and develop leaders and contributors to the ITS space
Our structure
- NextGens Network: We are a community of like-minded individuals eager to step up. As early career transport professionals, we are united by a mission to grow and support each other through the NextGens community and ITS Australia.
- NextGens Committee: The NextGens committee meets regularly to set the strategic direction of NextGens, as well as to help organise events and initiatives for the benefit of the NextGens network.
- NextGens Co-Chairs: The Committee elects Co-Chairs who represent NextGens through ITS Australia’s Membership Committee and Board. The Co-Chairs work with committee members to organise NextGens events and activities.
Committee
Alexander Humphry (Co-Chair, Sydney)
ITS Engineer / Transurban
Alex works as an ITS Engineer for Transurban with experience on projects ranging from control systems to roadside technologies. He has also been involved in a number of innovations initiatives aimed at bringing new technologies to motorway operations.
Alex Moody (Co-Chair, Sydney)
Technical Sales Engineer / Aldridge Traffic Controllers and Yunex Traffic
Alex joined Yunex Traffic (then Siemens) as an apprentice Traffic Signal Engineer in the UK designing traffic signal intersections and personality configurations. He is proud to be a member of the ATC / Yunex Traffic team here in Australia, offering cutting edge traffic signal controllers and software around the world. Alex has a strong passion for developing sustainable traffic solutions as well as continuing to be involved in the most advanced traffic signal efficiency and safety advancements.
Kalan Ralph (Co-Chair Perth)
Intelligent Transport Systems Officer / Main Roads Western Australia
Kalan is an ITS Graduate at Main Roads Western Australia and works in the Intelligent Transport Systems team. He has experience managing ITS Operations, supporting the ITS Master Plan 2022-2030 planning document, and contributing to major infrastructure projects. Kalan is passionate about roadside device management, system integrations and improvements, and process automation.
Gianluca Anzalone (Committee Member, Brisbane)
ITS and Traffic Signals Engineer / Arup
Timothy Hudson (Committee Member, Sydney)
ITS Domain Specialist / Transurban
Timothy is an ITS Engineer at Transurban, working with the ITS Strategy & Planning Team. He has a strong passion for solving transport-related problems, having previously worked with notable organisations like CSIRO’s Data61, the Australian Centre for Field Robotics, and iMOVE CRC. At Transurban, Timothy's work has a direct focus on innovation projects and building future-oriented technologies. His expertise lies in system design and software development, particularly for systems that utilise AI and computer vision. Timothy’s main interests lie in Smart Infrastructure and C‑ITS, especially in understanding how these technologies can create better transport solutions.
Rishikesh Prasad (Committee Member, Sydney)
ITS Technical Lead - ITS Project Delivery / Yunex Traffic
Alex Sabohanian (Committee Member, Adelaide)
Senior Planning Engineer / SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)
Alex is a Senior Planning Engineer at DIT with over 11 years of experience in transport engineering, specializing in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), traffic modeling, and data analysis. Holding a Master’s in Transport Engineering and a MicroMaster in Data Science, Alex has a strong foundation in utilising data to enhance transport system operations.
He is highly experienced in SCATS, traffic signalization, and train signaling, contributing to high-profile projects such as the Automatic Train Protection System upgrade on the Seaford Line and the electrification of the Gawler Train Line. Alex is passionate about integrating advanced technologies and big data to improve sustainable transport, traffic flow, safety, and overall transport system resilience. His expertise in data-driven decision-making positions him as a leader in creating sustainable, future-ready transport networks.
Vani Srivastava (Committee Member, Sydney)
Electrical Engineer / WSP
Stay in touch
We are always happy to hear from you.
Our NextGens Committee run our LinkedIn Discussion Group. It's a great way to get in touch with us, share ideas, ask questions and stay across our upcoming activities.
We encourage you to join the group, or alternatively you can direct any queries, questions or comments via email here.
Become a NextGens sponsor
NextGens is reliant on the generosity of partner organisations who support our professional development, knowledge sharing and mentoring activities. Organisations are invited to sponsor events (an excellent branding opportunity) and host site visits to gain access to Australia’s next generation of ITS professionals.
Sponsorship is an excellent opportunity for organisations to raise their profiles as well as to showcase their support for young people. Organisations are also able to promote their own graduate programs and internships through the NextGens network.
If you are interested in supporting Australia’s next generation of young transport professionals through involvement with NextGens, please contact us here.
Young Professional Award
The ITS Australia National Awards are a celebration of excellence in the Australian Intelligent Transport Systems industry.
The Young Professional Award recognises and encourages the passion and positive contribution an individual has made and is likely to make to the Australian transport technology industry as demonstrated through their early professional life. This award provides sponsorship for the recipient to attend the ITS Australia Summit - Australia's leading transport and technology event. Certificates of Achievement are also awarded to all finalists.
Visit the Awards home page here.