Nicolas Ykman Email and Phone Number
Nicolas is interested to work in the field of strategy, innovation and project management in urban and railway transport sectors. For this, he would like to apply innovative management approaches. He is always open to new challenges, to work in an international and multicultural environment and to learn new things.▫ Vision : to be a human and efficient leader of a team which is having fun and that delivers challenging projects, having an impact in the transport world.▫ Mission : to define clear strategies in cloudy environments; to deliver projects with added value in the field of transport; to pass the gained knowledge to make people grow; and to help shaping the future of mobility.▫ Values : discovery, curiosity, efficiency, methods with flexibility, transparency, respect of people, trust and self-management.
Transurb
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Director Of Operations TechnirailTransurb Jan 2023 - PresentRégion De Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgique
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Deputy General Manager TechnirailTransurb Aug 2022 - Dec 2022Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
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Railway Signalling Project ManagerTransurb Sep 2011 - Aug 2022BrusselsAs member of the Business Unit "Technirail" within Transurb, Nicolas participates in several projects in different phases (tendering, follow-up, startup, etc.). See his main positions hereunder.
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Sabbatical Year With FamilyFamily Sep 2021 - Aug 2022South AmericaTravelling through South America with family. Discovering Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. Wonderful experience.
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Etcs2 Generic Application Project ManagerTransurb Technirail Sep 2018 - Sep 2021BrusselsProject Manager of the ETCS2 generic baseline for the conventional network, Nicolas managed theinternal team, the supplier and adapted Infrabel’s processes to this new technology. This projectis the technical base for equipping 2.000 km of conventional tracks in Belgium. -
Etcs2 Pilot Line 1 Project ManagerInfrabel Feb 2017 - Sep 2018Brussels Area, BelgiumProject Manager of the first application of ETCS level 2 on conventional network in Belgium, Nicolas managed the internal team and the supplier in a challenging schedule. The project was deliveredwith positive assessment and "authorisation to place in service". The line is running ETCS2 since July 2018.
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Etcs2+Il Technical Development ManagerInfrabel Jul 2015 - Mar 2017Brussels Area, BelgiumProject Manager of the ETCS2+IL development phase, Nicolas supported strategic choices for thedevelopment of the new signalling system in Belgium, built the team, set up the organizationand the collaboration with the supplier for this +500M€, 7-year long contract.
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Prasa In-Cab Signalling Technical ExpertTransurb Technirail May 2014 - Jan 2016Cape Town Area, South AfricaNicolas was one of the experts who provided PRASA (South Africa) with technical assistance for thesourcing of an ETCS Level 2 trackside subsystem. I participated to the feasibility study, thesourcing strategy definition, the writing of the request for proposal and the tenders evaluation. -
Etcs2+Il Procurement Project Manager For InfrabelTransurb Technirail Sep 2011 - Jul 2015Brussels Area, BelgiumProject Manager of ETCS2+IL procurement phase for the new signalling system in Belgium, Nicolasmanaged the team who wrote the specifications, issued the request for proposal, evaluated thetenders and negotiated with tenderers.This phase ended with the contract award for the ETCS2+IL technology to Siemens-Fabricom Joint Venture in July 2015.
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Co-Chairman Of The Federal AssemblyLes Scouts Asbl Sep 2018 - Mar 2019Brussels Area, BelgiumAs co-chairman of the Federal Assembly, Nicolas was responsible for the right application of the election process of the President of the Scouting Association, including the participation of the scout group delegates to elaborate the mission statement of the President for her 3-year mandate. -
Board Member (Administrateur) - Volunteer WorkLes Scouts Asbl Mar 2011 - May 2018Brussels Area, BelgiumMembre du conseil d'administration de l'ASBL "Les Scouts" (+/- 50 employés et 60.000 membres).Member of directory board of non-profit association "Les Scouts" (+/- 50 employees and 60.000 members).
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Tender Technical EngineerAlstom Transport Mar 2010 - Jun 2011Charleroi Area, BelgiumMember of the tender team for railway signalling, I was in charge of the technical part of requestsfor proposal coming from different countries (Korea, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France,Luxemburg, . . . ) about both trackside and on-board equipments. -
R&D System EngineerAlstom Transport Sep 2007 - Mar 2010Member of R&D platform for railway signalling systems, Nicolas focused on the centralized maintenance system for the trackside solution. Then, for a feasibility study in Trinidad, he was in charge of ETCS1 design (trackside and on-board) and also brought support for the whole signalling system.
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Scout Commissioner (Cadre Fédéral) - Volunteer WorkLes Scouts Asbl Sep 2005 - Aug 2010Brussels Area, Belgium◈ Local commissioner : support local scout groups (communication, conflict management, training), and events of the national association◈ Scout leader trainer (trainer certificate)◈ Responsible for a region, gathering 17 local groups during one year (South of Brussel ; +/- 2000 scouts).◈ Took part of the first Scout Academy (at European level)
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Research And Teaching Assistant In Electronics & BiomedicalsUniversité Catholique De Louvain Sep 2004 - Aug 2007Louvain-La-NeuveTeaching assistant for courses and projects in electronics. Research topics were about turbocodesimplemented on FPGA (2005-07) and arm control with eye feedback (2004-05). Nicolas alsosupervised microgravity experiments during the 38th and 39th ESA parabolic flight campaigns.
Nicolas Ykman Education Details
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IfbdMasterclass In Management -
Project ManagementProgram & Benefits Management
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Project Management InstituteProject Management
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Train@RailPedagogical Training For Trainers
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CertiferNorms In Railways Signalling
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Project Management InstituteProject Management
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International Union Of Railways (Uic)Railway Signalling
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Project Management InstituteProject Management
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Belgian Development AgencyCooperation And Development
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Applied Sciences (Electronics And Communications)
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Electronics, Digital Communication
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Collège Saint-Michel
Frequently Asked Questions about Nicolas Ykman
What company does Nicolas Ykman work for?
Nicolas Ykman works for Transurb
What is Nicolas Ykman's role at the current company?
Nicolas Ykman's current role is Railway Project Director, Ir, PMP.
What schools did Nicolas Ykman attend?
Nicolas Ykman attended Ifbd, Project Management, Project Management Institute, Train@rail, Certifer, Project Management Institute, International Union Of Railways (Uic), Project Management Institute, Belgian Development Agency, Université Catholique De Louvain, Université Catholique De Louvain, Collège Saint-Michel.
Who are Nicolas Ykman's colleagues?
Nicolas Ykman's colleagues are Sebastien Dorata, Justin Kasperski, Nordine Soltani, Tayeb Oulebsir, Luiz Alberto Silva, Henrique Gomes Neves, Max Lenon Andrade Andrade.
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