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| Recognised as a pragmatic problem solver in areas where engineering, business, and project management converge. With over 20 years in systems engineering, held technical leadership roles at industry leaders like Siemens, Jaguar Land Rover, and Continental Automotive. Assists Business and Customers to find and implement the optimal solution that is a win-win. Delivers technical vision and structure and coaches others how to drive successful delivery. Expertise spans from hands-on testing to strategic architecture. Excels at translating complex requirements into tangible products, leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Proven in delivering ADAS, autonomous driving and other projects, offers a strong blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and leadership. Extensive network and adaptability makes for a valuable asset for driving your project to success. Exposure to highly regulate industries at the forefront of engineering positions me perfectly to come in and immediately provide value and unlock your project, whether it's technical hands-on engineering, technical lead or coaching or process improvement and compliance. |
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Project Definition and Structured Delivery | Systems Engineering
MBSE Cyber Security Analysis GE Aviation identified a gap between EMC planned testing and the detailed test procedures, while developing a complex product. Engaged as Systems Integration Architect to lead a Tiger-team to determine, document and agree all the necessary information for writing the detailed test procedures and building the automated test equipment. Set up the mini project team, kicked-off and defined the project scope and success criteria, liaised with all specialists and stakeholders and led the definition and implementation of the resulting work packages. Managed to drive the project to completion under a tight 3-month schedule, compared to the history for similar work, programme and team size, that took 2 years before. A Six-sigma black-belt involved to help translating this approach into a structured process for the future. |
Business Analysis and Finance Tech startups | Senior BA experience with focus on financial, banking and tech sectors.
Jaguar Land Rover (Chassis Brakes) had difficulties controlling requirements and structuring processes. Engaged as Systems Engineering expert to address inconsistencies & realign working practices. Elicited, defined & structured engineering approach; rolled out project; supported, trained & mentored staff; conducted reviews/QC for better configuration management; liaised with key stakeholders for full/clear communication interfaces; and ensured internal/external clarity & control. Succeeded in installing new business processes to provide economies of cost & time. |
Consultancy & Coaching |
Jaguar Land Rover initiated an internal cross-department audit to assess the Systems Engineering maturity and capability, at the request of Senior Management. Engaged in the multi-departmental auditor team as Certified Systems Engineering professional to develop and improve the approach, distribute the chosen audited projects within the team and run the auditing sessions. Worked with the teams, helped them uncover gaps and risks, and more importantly succeeded to get them to understand and appreciate the importance of deliberate and rigorous Systems Engineering practice, that is reaching much beyond just Requirements Engineering. |
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