MWH Soft Appoints New Urban Drainage Technology Leader

Robert E. Dickinson, one of the world's leading experts in wastewater and urban drainage modeling, has joined MWH Soft's technical directorate as urban drainage technology leader.

Dickinson, who comes to the company from CDM, will be charged with maintaining, enhancing and supporting MWH Soft's flagship SWMM-based product line (InfoSWMM and H20MAP SWMM). He will also be responsible for coordinating vital collaborative research and technology transfer with key universities and government organzations, plus developing business strategies that advance MWH Soft's overall growth objectives in wastewater and storm water systems management and heightening its initiatives in U.S. and international markets.

Dickinson brings to MWH Soft more than 30 years experience in software development and management of wastewater and storm water planning and design projects. A principal developer of the industry-standard and FEMA-certified SWMM software, he has a distinguished background in computational hydraulics and high-level simulation programming. He holds an M.E. degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida, Gainsville.

"A number of factors made Bob the ideal leader to help MWH Soft advance the state-of-the-art in dynamic sewer network modeling and spearhead the continued development of our SWMM-based products family," said MWH Soft President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Boulos. "They include his impressive record of leadership, impeccable reputation, key role in the U.S. EPA Storm Water Management Model redevelopment program, strong expertise in both numerical methods and hydrology/hydraulics and in-depth knowledge of the wastewater industry."

"I believe a breakthrough approach to systems modeling is a critical key to helping communities better manage and operate their buried hydraulic infrastructures and protect the environment," Dickinson said. "I look forward to playing a pivotal role in advancing MWH Soft's comprehensive urban drainage design and modeling product line and maintaining its leadership in the global wastewater industry."

Source: MWH Soft Inc.