Andrew Marx

Andrew Marx joined CoVal in January of 2011 as a Developer. Since then he has worked with every CoVal software product and is now Lead Developer in charge of all CoVal software products.

By communicating directly with customers regarding new functionality or code changes, Mr. Marx ensures both quick developmental turn-around and the utmost customer satisfaction with the product.

Mr. Marx is the lead developer of the Foundation III project for NYSDOT. During this, he designed and developed a comprehensive, multi-server software package for the management of numerous roadway devices. He continues to develop new functionality for the system, which has been rolled out to six Regions in NY.

Mr. Marx has headed development of numerous new modules and updates to OpenReach software including:

• Added video wall functionality to the OpenReach Client, giving users the capability to display a grid of CCTV cameras on their computer's display.


• Designed and created the OpenReach Obtainer to import data into the OpenReach system from external sources. This currently supports highway event data from Pennsylvania's DOT and the New York State Thruway Authority and event/VMS data from Connecticut's DOT.


• Created the OpenReach Bridge, an API that allows third parties to exchange data with OpenReach. Third parties would be capable of connecting to and querying OpenReach for event data. This allows data to be shared with organizations that have not adopted OpenReach.


• Developed the OpenReach Tools: an ancillary tool to the OpenReach system which allows users to perform database queries with a user-friendly GUI.


• Played a major role in the development of CATAS and was directly responsible for numerous reporting tools such as the Speed Chart and Replay Mode. Mr. Marx also implented the Command Priority Queue (CPQ) and integrated weather information utilizng High Sierra's .


• Upgraded the OpenReach Client Map from Google Maps Javascript API V2 to V3, improving map responsiveness. Map overlays were also added to display Google's live traffic data and live radar imagery and server weather advisories from the National Weather Service.


• Added functionality for secondary events in OpenReach, allowing for the creation of a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more events.


• Added support for New Jersey's Incident Management Response Team (IMRT) reports. This allows OpenReach users to create an IMRT report for a particular incident to which an IMRT crew was dispatched. IMRT responders can then complete the report remotely in a browser interface to submit for approval by a DOT executive.


• Developed functionality to produce a report containing response time statistics for events that have occurred on roadways monitored by New Jersey DOT's Safety Service Patrol (SSP).


• Added the ability for OpenReach Client users to enter multiple highway events using Batch Entry mode.