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ABOUT ME With over three decades of experience in the transportation industry, my expertise has been primarily centered around the design, development, integration, and certification of electrical and interior systems for both military and commercial vehicles. Throughout my career, I have successfully brought innovative and high-quality products to the market, showcasing a strong sense of precision and business acumen. As a self-driven leader, I am capable of overseeing all aspects of a project, navigating through both broad, high-level objectives, and dealing with detailed, data-driven feedback. My track record demonstrates a consistent ability to handle complex projects and deliver exceptional results. CHIEF ENGINEER &

AI EVANGELIST

ALSTOM

Montreal, Canada

July 2021 – Present

Leading a team of 8 engineers to develop the business case, product strategy and engineering management plan to modernize the interior and cabin systems on the Alstom Smart Metro platform. Main areas of focus relate to: passenger comfort, user experience, cabin control & management, audio/video distribution, lighting, cybersecurity, and innovation in digital services. Also overseeing implementation of various Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to simplify and harmonize internal processes. CHIEF ARCHITECT &

HEAD OF

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

MITSUBISHI AIRCRAFT

CORPORATION

Nagoya, Japan

July 2016 – December 2020

Led the design of a smart connected cabin for the SpaceJet M100 aircraft. Leveraged customer needs and market research to ensure the viability, marketability, and desirability of the final product. Evaluated various products and services offered within the industry and by competitors, and communicated trade studies to internal stakeholders. Led a team of 12 systems architects, interior specialists, and industrial designers to navigate a comprehensive list of product needs, including design innovation, product development cycles and digital strategy. Primary responsibilities included developing the cabin industrial design specification and trim and finish catalog as well as the overall cabin systems architecture (for cabin audio, cabin lighting, CMS, wireless IFE & Connectivity, and galley and lavatory systems). Collaborated closely with Marketing, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, as well as with various suppliers to ensure harmonization of critical activities. Created 3D renderings, movie scripts, storyboards, animated videos and VR tools to articulate product strategy; and developed a workgroup and incubator to align digital strategy. Awards & Achievements: Innovations yielded 4 patents on aircraft interiors and cabin systems: USPTO 16/503271, 16/503028, 16/503103, 16/503007. 1-514-***-****

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CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER

ESOTERIC LLC

New York, NY

October 2010 – June 2016

Led a team of 32 hardware and software engineers, graphic artists and cabin interiors specialists to develop “SkyPad”, a wireless infotainment and cabin control system for private jets. Skypad allowed multiple users to control cabin functions such as audio, video and lighting, and to stream licensed content to their personal mobile devices. Collaborated with creatives and strategy, design and tech teams to architect and build an aircraft hardware/software backbone and an engaging frontend user interface. Provided leadership and oversight of requirements capture and validation, architecture and design, supplier management, functional and physical integration, verification and certification. Worked directly with OEMs and completion centers such as Bombardier, Dassault, Jet Aviation, Duncan Aviation, TAG Aviation and Standard Aero to develop STCs for aftermarket aircraft. PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

RAYTHEON COLLINS

AEROSPACE

Tustin, California

October 2004 – September 2010

Responsible for the development, integration, verification & validation and certification of the Collins Aerospace Cabin Electronics System (CES) on the Global Express business jet. Led a team of systems engineers to develop electrical system schematics, wiring diagrams, Bill of Materials, System Definition Drawings, Electrical Interface Control Documents, environmental and software qualification reports, V&V plans, flight test plans and certification compliance reports. Provided technical liaison between customer and internal software and hardware groups. PROGRAM MANAGER

EMBRAER

São Paulo, Brazil

December 2000 – September 2004

Built and managed a team of cabin systems engineers and interior specialists to design and develop the architecture of an In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity

(IFEC) system on the EMB-170/190 aircraft. Met with airline customers, defined the system requirements, liaised with potential suppliers and certification authorities, prepared detailed specifications and schematics, reviewed RFIs and RFPs, performed trade studies, and eventually selected the best overall system. PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

BOMBARDIER

COMPLETIONS CENTER

Dorval, Quebec

November 1997 – November 2000

Provided technical leadership for the customization and completion of the cabin and electrical systems on the Bombardier Global Express aircraft. Responsible for directing the design, integration, verification and certification of various systems including: CMS, IFE, Power Distribution, Camera System, Security System, Cabin Lighting, Cabin Audio and water/waste system. Interacted regularly with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and successfully guided the team from PDR to CDR. 1-514-***-****

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AVIONICS ENGINEER

BOMBARDIER

DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Mirabel, Quebec

December 1996 – October 1997

Responsible for defining the system requirements for missionizing the Challenger 604 and Dash-8 aircraft for maritime patrol operations (search and rescue, maritime/coastal surveillance, law enforcement, etc.). Interacted with potential suppliers to define and select the mission equipment. Supported Marketing team with technical presentations to potential customers. Coordinated technical reviews with engineering teams to determine the electrical interfaces to the existing aircraft avionics and to prepare the necessary electrical schematics and specifications. PROJECT ENGINEER

LOCKHEED MARTIN

Ontario, California

July 1994 – October 1996

Responsible for the EMI hardening of various avionics systems on an EST Challenger aircraft. The hardening included: replacement of all existing wiring and associated hardware in the aircraft with hardened wiring; implementation of improved shielding techniques; replacement of EMI-susceptible switches, sensors, etc.; addition of bonding and single-point grounding; and rewiring of the audio systems to meet TEMPEST requirements.

MARKETING & SALES

ENGINEER

BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE

Dorval, Quebec

January 1990 – June 1994

Responsible for gathering market intelligence to help sales teams make tactical and strategic decisions. Developed performance and economic analysis reports for the Canadair Regional Jet for various North American, European and Asian airlines including Sabena, Lauda, Delta, Air Canada, Air Littoral and American Airlines. 1-514-***-****

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EDUCATION

MCGILL and CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Robotics and Neural Networks, 1990 • Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, 1992 (incomplete) LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian (written and spoken) SKILLS

Proficient at Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative, InDesign, Illustrator & Premiere, AutoCAD, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Project & Visio, ChatGPT, Claude 2.0, Midjourney, Scrum, Jira, Success Factors, Enovia and Teamcenter PLM, DOORS • Extensive knowledge in and experience with DO-160, DO-178 and ARP 4754 requirements pertaining to qualification and certification on aircraft NATIONALITY

Canadian

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