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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Canada

Responsible for the management of all site activities during the installation, test & commissioning phases of the project.• Manages the planning and scheduling of installation, testing and all other field activities.• Is the key interface with the customer and their engineers• Is the key interface with our Installation Contractor and the customers Civil Partners for site activities• Provides technical support for all field installation activities• Manages all aspects of… Show more Responsible for the management of all site activities during the installation, test & commissioning phases of the project.• Manages the planning and scheduling of installation, testing and all other field activities.• Is the key interface with the customer and their engineers• Is the key interface with our Installation Contractor and the customers Civil Partners for site activities• Provides technical support for all field installation activities• Manages all aspects of safety on site, and is the Site Safety Representative for the project • Ensures that all employees (including the sub-contractor’s) comply with the Health and Safety requirements as • Prepares regular status and the progress reports and meeting minutes for the Project Manager, Project Systems Engineer and the Customer.• Ensures all site installation drawings and documents are kept current to relevant revisions.• Ensures that “as-built” information is recorded as the work progresses and that this is submitted to Toronto for • Co-ordinates the activities of technical specialists from TRSS who are on site to perform integration testing, trouble shooting and commissioning testing.• Oversees site testing during the integration and commissioning periods.• Oversees training of customer operations and maintenance staff with respect to the train control system.• Responds to various customer correspondence, either directly or via the Project Manager.• Performs some PICO testing and assists in T&C activities as required. Show less

Thales Canada Transportation Solutions

Safety Lead for Singapore (NESW Line & Tuas West Extension) - PresentSafety Lead for Toronto Transit Commission, Bloor-Danforth Subway Line - PresentSystem Safety Team Member for Istanbul Metro Kadikoy Kartal Project• Provided Reliable, Available, Maintainable and Safe (RAMS) engineering expertise and analysis in the development and implementation of control systems.• Defined the Automatic Train Control (ATC) system safety requirements, by reviewing system and subsystem… Show more Safety Lead for Singapore (NESW Line & Tuas West Extension) - PresentSafety Lead for Toronto Transit Commission, Bloor-Danforth Subway Line - PresentSystem Safety Team Member for Istanbul Metro Kadikoy Kartal Project• Provided Reliable, Available, Maintainable and Safe (RAMS) engineering expertise and analysis in the development and implementation of control systems.• Defined the Automatic Train Control (ATC) system safety requirements, by reviewing system and subsystem requirements and assessing whether they are safety related.• Utilized IBM Rational Dynamic Object Oriented System (DOORS) as the required management tool. Set safety flags and compared to each requirement, ensuring each hazard was mitigated through testing or analysis.• Analyzed and evaluated designs to verify compliance with safety requirements. Utilized PHA and SHA, tracking in a hazard log traced to the subsystem and system requirements.• Performed peer reviews of key safety deliverables and artifacts. Reviewed every document analysis prior to sending externally to the customer.• Reviewed and analyzed all safety risks, safety hazards, and pending hazards related to the product and projects. Ensured consistent and thorough assessment and analysis at all levels.• Worked with various departments, including system engineering, quality assurance and development.• Participated in and influenced the approval of design decisions impacting safety.• Trained, mentored and monitored performance for junior members. Accountable for their deliverables and ongoing goal attainment.• Participated in hardware and software testing, which is composed of field-testing with verification and validation testers. Show less

Thales Canada Transportation Solutions

• Provided end-to-end quality assurance and quality control on numerous large-scale projects for development of mission critical systems.• Accountable for the performance of 14 direct reports, including junior to senior staff associates. Held weekly meetings, approved time sheets, mentored and monitored performance, and recommend further development.• Utilized QA principles and methodologies on large-scale projects. Used Chorus 2.0 system, and followed through on primary and final… Show more • Provided end-to-end quality assurance and quality control on numerous large-scale projects for development of mission critical systems.• Accountable for the performance of 14 direct reports, including junior to senior staff associates. Held weekly meetings, approved time sheets, mentored and monitored performance, and recommend further development.• Utilized QA principles and methodologies on large-scale projects. Used Chorus 2.0 system, and followed through on primary and final design development stages.• Measured and analyzed audits, plans, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, conducted management reviews and facilitated continuous improvements.• Interfaced with customers’ quality assurance representatives and other relevant authorities. Communicated through in-person meetings and conference calls.• Partnered with the following departments; project management, safety, procurement, system design, in-house verification and validation (testing), field verification (testing), hardware, and bids and proposals.• Approved customer contractual quality requirements and submission to ensure integration into the system.• Supervised the in-process audits on development testing activities related to TTC-SCS, Istanbul and Las Vegas projects, internal quality management, safety, and customer audits.• Recipient of the Thales Quality and Dedication and Commitment Awards in 2004 and 2007. Show less

Mississauga

• Led six members of a QA test team that performed usability tests, risk analysis, and requirements based on testing. Collaborated with the end-user to assist with testing.• Utilized system risk analysis to calculate the risk and delays to the user from a new functionality, which was added to the system.• Prepared comprehensive test plans that included full planning, test scripts, and test cases. These covered all aspects of the business and technical specifications.• Developed and… Show more • Led six members of a QA test team that performed usability tests, risk analysis, and requirements based on testing. Collaborated with the end-user to assist with testing.• Utilized system risk analysis to calculate the risk and delays to the user from a new functionality, which was added to the system.• Prepared comprehensive test plans that included full planning, test scripts, and test cases. These covered all aspects of the business and technical specifications.• Developed and implemented software process release procedures to ensure all processes met software test and lifecycle requirements. Created and updated procedures that were related to the requirements.• Researched and developed an understanding of various features and performance requirements for the product to meet client needs. Worked closely with the customer and the system designer.• Validated and verified software on HP UNIX, Windows NT, and AS400/OS400 prior to customer release. This ensured functionality according to user requirements, and conformed to established procedures and guidelines. Show less