- Zaki started ITECPP as a more active campus organization. Then he went along to become involved at every level of ITE. Before he graduated at Cal Poly Pomona he had four job offers from his networking through ITE.
- Zaki changed Cal Trans' negative view of Cal Poly Pomona to a positive and trusting understanding of Cal Poly Pomona's skills. Cal Trans has since hired 500+ students from Cal Poly Pomona.
- His goal in life was to get his own office door within 5 years. He later accomplished that with his career choices and showing his hard work ethic and dedication to his job.
- Zaki Emphases the importance of a first impression and a professional resume. Click here for help on your job search.
Bundy & Mayfield Project
- Residence couldn't safely cross street asked for a stop sign.
- LADOT put in stop sign and the result increased traffic conditions on S Bundy Dr.
- Zaki proposed a traffic circle to resolve the issue.
- Had in house and consulting firm draft up options: Remove stop signs, All-way stop signs, Rectangular flashing beacons, Mini roundabout, or traffic signal.
- The roundabout provided the best pros and least cons
- Studies show that roundabouts have been proven to be effective and increase safety.
- Cal Poly Pomona students went out to study this intersection of volume and delays.