ROAM - Route Optimization & Analysis Model
From Data to Dispatch

ROAM: Route Optimization & Analysis Model for San Diego Gas & Electric

This web application supports SDG&E in evaluating and improving technician routing efficiency across San Diego County.

Powering Everyday Life in San Diego

SDG&E provides energy to millions of residents across diverse regions, making routing efficiency critical to daily life, emergency response, and infrastructure reliability.

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4,400+
Employees
working across San Diego County
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3.7+ MILLION
Customers Served
residential & commercial accounts
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4,100+
Square Miles Covered
service territory across Southern California
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$2.964 BILLION
Annual Operations Budget
invested in field service operations (2026)
Project Overview

From Data to Dispatch: Analyzing Technician Routing & Field Operations

This capstone analyzes historical work orders and technician assignments to explore how routing decisions impact travel time, workload balance, and overall operational efficiency. We compare past routing behavior with algorithmically generated routes to identify opportunities for improvement.

🎯 Optimization Engine

Advanced algorithms analyze thousands of route permutations to find the optimal path for every route.

πŸ“Š Analytics

Operational monitoring dashboard tracks key performance indicators, identifies bottlenecks, and provides actionable insights for continuous operational improvement.

🚚 Fleet Management

Technician routes and job assignments are coordinated to minimize travel time and improve overall service efficiency.

Evidence

Data-Driven Insights

Our optimization engine has delivered measurable improvements across every key metric. From windshield time to cost efficiency, the data speaks for itself.

Windshield Time Reduction

Windshield Time Percentage (Daily Avg.)

Impact

Measurable Results

With eight months of data, tracking only 13 crews, our system has proven its value in optimizing routes and reducing travel time. We can see quantifiable improvements across time efficiency and cost reduction.

23.49
Minutes Saved
Average reduction of 23.49 minutes per workday
4.9%
Workday Reduction
Share of an 8-hour workday recovered from reduced travel
232
Total Routes
Optimized routes processed
$16,536 – $41,341
Cost Savings

Combined reduction in fuel, labor, and vehicle maintenance costs

Looking Ahead

The Future of Utility Operations

Our intelligent routing system can fundamentally transform San Diego’s utility operations, demonstrating how advanced technology can drive both economic growth and environmental sustainability. Looking ahead, we remain committed to improving operations through innovation, data, and continuous optimization.

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