Part of the leadership team of Client Engineering and Advisory Services at WSP in the UK, I run a diverse team across all rail planning and operations areas, from business case development and concept planning to detailed modelling, simulation and performance analysis. I am most proud of the quality and innovation the team consistently deliver to bring benefits to the rail industry, both in the short- and long-term. We are passionate about linking engineering requirements back to the outcomes… Show more Part of the leadership team of Client Engineering and Advisory Services at WSP in the UK, I run a diverse team across all rail planning and operations areas, from business case development and concept planning to detailed modelling, simulation and performance analysis. I am most proud of the quality and innovation the team consistently deliver to bring benefits to the rail industry, both in the short- and long-term. We are passionate about linking engineering requirements back to the outcomes for the community and economy, with a focus on the people using, and affected by, the railway.I am the I&D champion for Rail and sit on the committee for VIBE, our LGBTQ+ and ally network at WSP. I also represent WSP at Journey (LGBTQ+ in Transport) and sit on the committee for Women in Rail West Midlands. I advocate inclusivity, with particular interest in issues relating to LGBTQ+, women in rail and leaders with young children. Show less

I have the pleasure in leading our Rail Planning and Operations team covering People-Centred Design, System Capability and Operability, Operational Planning, and Train Control and Train Operations. We strive to be the leading railway operations consultant of choice for our clients, offering a whole system perspective from providing inputs into business cases, assessing infrastructure options and developing timetables through to the development of detailed operations and maintenance plans.

Leading the Strategy and Service Development Team under Rail Planning and Operations for WSP, we seek to deliver medium- to long-term strategies for the management and supply of infrastructure, rolling stock, maintenance and operations to cater to the growing demand across the country. Leading on the delivery for Station Operations, Maintenance and Access RIBA3 design for HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street and Old Oak Common.Key Clients: High Speed 2, Network Rail

Working with diverse and collaborative teams within and outside of our business to assist clients in delivering new timetable designs and operating concepts, business cases for infrastructure upgrades and access proposals, and passenger management, classic and digital railway solutions to meet demand, considering the drive toward better efficiency.Clients include Network Rail, High Speed 2, DfT and private developers.

Working with a diverse client base to plan for future railway developments, improve planning practices and solve operational constraints to deliver a passenger-focused industry-led outcome.Based in multi-disciplinary teams within and outside my organisation, my work encompases a collaborative approach, facilliating good working relationships and strong communication. Work includes operational analysis on proposed infrastructure upgrades to the existing network as well as new… Show more Working with a diverse client base to plan for future railway developments, improve planning practices and solve operational constraints to deliver a passenger-focused industry-led outcome.Based in multi-disciplinary teams within and outside my organisation, my work encompases a collaborative approach, facilliating good working relationships and strong communication. Work includes operational analysis on proposed infrastructure upgrades to the existing network as well as new infrastructure proposals, timetable design, operational costing, capacity analysis, maintenance access planning, operator vs infrastructure stakeholder facillitation and operational concept design.Clients include Network Rail, East West Rail and High Speed 2. Show less

Involved in in-depth supply-side performance analysis to assist with short-term timetable development and medium- to long-term strategic planning in the Service Planning group of Transperth Train Operations.

Working on short-term train service planning for Transperth Train Operations as well as medium- to long-term performance improvement initiatives.

Responsible for establishing Route Utilisation Strategies and involved in extensive demand-side and supply-side modelling, scenario evaluation and strategy development for short-, medium- and long-term scenarios.Developing a bespoke passenger evaluation model to calculate generalised journey time using smart-card data for current and future scenarios.Executing a performance evaluation of current timetable performance, including analysis on dwell time, run times, driver… Show more Responsible for establishing Route Utilisation Strategies and involved in extensive demand-side and supply-side modelling, scenario evaluation and strategy development for short-, medium- and long-term scenarios.Developing a bespoke passenger evaluation model to calculate generalised journey time using smart-card data for current and future scenarios.Executing a performance evaluation of current timetable performance, including analysis on dwell time, run times, driver performance variation, rollingstock capability, timetable capability and utilisation characteristics.Involved with assessing the future signalling capacity, including timetabling train paths up to 30TPH to assess reliability under ETCS level 2 and CBTC. Show less

Developed a capacity constrained passenger analysis of train loading using smart-card data and forecast predictions. Involved in determining the need for future rolling stock requirements and levels of service.

Being specifically involved in the young professionals group, I helped facilitate events throughout the year among railway industry professionals, graduate engineers and university students, including information sessions, technical presentations and young professional engagement. I also assisted in promoting the advancement of railway professionalism and knowledge across the railway industry as a whole.

The Institution of Railway Operators exists to advance and promote the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the railways, by improving the technical and general skills, knowledge and competence of those engaged in the operation of the railways.As an Australian Ambassador, I helped promote the field of railway operations across Australia, bringing together railway professionals to enhance our operations network across the industry.To know more about the cause, or get… Show more The Institution of Railway Operators exists to advance and promote the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the railways, by improving the technical and general skills, knowledge and competence of those engaged in the operation of the railways.As an Australian Ambassador, I helped promote the field of railway operations across Australia, bringing together railway professionals to enhance our operations network across the industry.To know more about the cause, or get involved, visit http://www.railwayoperators.co.uk/ Show less

As an events coordinator, I facilitated events to connect students to the engineering industry through employer meet and greet nights, sponsored competitions and industry presentations.I founded the SKM Women in Engineering High Tea Networking Event for young female engineers. This provided students the opportunity to engage with female role models in the engineering community and gain invaluable insights into career life. The event is now being held annually at the University Club of… Show more As an events coordinator, I facilitated events to connect students to the engineering industry through employer meet and greet nights, sponsored competitions and industry presentations.I founded the SKM Women in Engineering High Tea Networking Event for young female engineers. This provided students the opportunity to engage with female role models in the engineering community and gain invaluable insights into career life. The event is now being held annually at the University Club of Western Australia.The 2012 event was sponsored by SKM, BHP, Monadelphous, Hatch, Engineers Australia, Women in Mining WA, Robogals and UWA. Show less