Michael Schneider has a four-decade record ​of project management, technical innovation and thought leadership in the ​infrastructure field, and is a frequent speaker and participant in a variety of ​professional and management areas. He is the visionary co-founder of InfraStrategies, and was formerly Senior Vice President of HDR Inc., an ​international engineering and architectural firm of over 9000 professionals where he served as director of the firm’s global strategic consulting practice and as ​director of professional services. Prior to his tenure with HDR, Mike co-founded and served as CEO of InfraConsult LLC, a ​firm specialized in project development, program management and public-private ​partnerships. Previously, he enjoyed a 30-year tenure with industry leader Parsons ​Brinckerhoff (now WSP), where he led the transportation business group, chaired the ​strategic advisory practice, and served on the Board of Directors. Mike began his career ​in the public sector with the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

Mike is a member of the Board of Directors and past chair of the Committee on Public-​Private Partnerships of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). He has ​been an active participant and leader in numerous professional organizations, including ​serving two terms on the international board of WTS, focused on advancing women in ​transportation. Mike is a recognized expert in the development and implementation of ​public-private partnerships and has directed numerous partnership programs since the ​1980s as an owner, developer and advisor.

In addition to his work on private financing of public works, Mr. Schneider has directed ​public transport development programs in Israel, India, and Mexico. He has worked in ​more than 20 countries and has authored over 100 papers and juried publications in the ​fields of infrastructure finance, project delivery and management practices. In 2024, Mike was inducted into the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Hall of Fame, recognizing his exceptional industry leadership.