Duwayne studied Engineering at Ryerson University, graduating in 2004 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Duwayne also holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Duwayne has extensive experience in the transportation industry. Prior to a private sector career in both commercial and military aerospace manufacturing and high speed railway, Duwayne began his career in the Federal Public Service in 2011 and worked as a Regional Engineering Manager and a Rail Safety Inspector in Ontario Region. Duwayne left TC in 2017 to take on the role of Vice-President of Engineering and eventually became the Chief of Engineering at Metrolinx – a Transit company in Toronto. During his time at Metrolinx, he developed the company’s first Engineering and Asset Management team, deployed billion dollar asset management programs, safety oversight and risk management programs. Duwayne returned to Transport Canada in spring 2021, as Regional Director General for Ontario Region. In his spare time, Duwayne likes to do woodworking, run half marathons and dedicate his time to helping professionals with career development.