Mike Sewell
Director of Innovation
Gresham Smith

Mike Sewell, P.E., LCI, serves as the Director of Innovation at Gresham Smith and holds a position on the firm’s Board of Directors. He is considered an expert on safety, focused on vulnerable road users. For over two decades, he has consistently leveraged emerging technologies to push boundaries, designing infrastructure that is both user-friendly and forward-thinking. His role in Gresham Smith’s Innovation program capitalizes on his talent for marrying traditional engineering and architecture concepts with cutting-edge technological advances. Mike leads the firm’s efforts to position Gresham Smith at the cutting edge of the digital transformation and technological advancements by evaluating the AEC industry’s future of practice. He also actively shares his knowledge on national platforms, including presenting to university leaders nationwide on the impact AI will have on the industry. Mike developed the first-of-its-kind patented MPATH platform that quantifies emotional response in different environments, which garnered the prestigious international Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas award and Architect Magazine’s R+D Award, underscoring his ability to harness technology for optimized usability and safety in transportation corridors. As a result of his demonstrated leadership, he accepted an invitation to serve on Fast Company’s Impact Council focused on bringing innovative concepts into practice worldwide. Mike also serves on the League of American Bicyclists’ Board of Directors, which allowed him to testify before Congress on multimodal safety, connectivity and provide input on funding in advance of the latest transportation bill.