Technology Executive Resume Sample

• Manage and guide the engineering team to develop new security B2B services (SaaS) and products for Fidesmo’s customers, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Contribute to the company’s strategy and business development as a member of the management team (steering committee).
• Implement a new approach to the engineering process and support management, leading to a forecasted EBITDA growth of 15% for the current business plan.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, ensuring that all projects and services are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and execute strategies for both B2C and B2B support, resulting in a 15% direct impact on the forecasted EBITDA of the company for the 2022-2025 business plan.
• Drive innovation in product development, focusing on creating cutting-edge solutions that provide competitive advantages for Fidesmo.
• Liaise with the CEO, board members, and other stakeholders to align engineering initiatives with the company’s overall goals and objectives.

• Lead the development of new products based on computer vision and deep learning technologies, reporting directly to the CEO.
• Oversee the research and development pipeline, ensuring timely progress and successful completion of projects.
• Develop and prototype a smart license plate recognition system, improving the system’s success rate KPI from 70% to 88% in the USA.
• Create and implement a multi-lane free-flow gantry solution, reducing the cost of MLFF road-side equipment by up to 80%.
• Drive innovation within the company by introducing and developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
• Work closely with other departments and teams to ensure alignment and integration of new products into the company’s overall strategy.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of developed products, making data-driven decisions to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.

• Allowing an actual continuous improvement for operations and maintenance, which were extremely limited by the lack
of commitment and performance of most providers, which keep Globalvia as captive customer.
• Extending the life cycle of O&M systems, affected by the mentioned lack of improvement and the fast-changing
technological environment, improving both the CAPEX and OPEX in the short and long term.
• Creating a competitive advantage for Globalvia for future tender and purchase processed by creating internally the
competences and know-how to reduce the takeover time and cost for new concessions, while deploying cutting-edge
O&M Systems at a unbeatable market cost
• Saving around 2 million € just in O&M systems CAPEX and creating three products estimated in 3,7 Million €

• Coordinate the systems renewal projects within all the company concessions supervising the technical specifications, the
scope of works, the planning and the budget. With a leading role in the contract negotiation with providers to ensure a
balanced risk management, a right SLA and KPI definition and a smooth project management.
• Define the CAPEX and OPEX strategy and budget for O&M systems for the all the concessions in the company.
• Participate in the investment proposals for tenders (greenfield projects) and purchases (brownfield projects) by estimating
the whole life-costs for systems (CAPEX and OPEX)

• Lead a team of seven senior engineers, primarily hired and coached by myself, to design and implement safety-critical procedures for the deployment of new ATP signaling systems (RBC).
• Ensure all engineering procedures and developed systems comply with required safety standards (CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
• Oversee the design and development of the entire set of software tools required for safety-critical systems.
• Provide the R&D team with technical support and expertise necessary for the development of safety-critical embedded systems (RBC).
• Manage commercial agreements with international providers of key subsystems (e.g., BTM) to secure necessary components for system development.
• Lead the development and homologation of the ERTMS Level 2 trackside system (RBC), positioning the company to participate in high-speed rail tenders with a cost-effective and competitive product.
• Contribute to Indra’s strategic initiative to become a key player in the signaling market by driving innovation and ensuring the successful deployment of advanced signaling systems.

• Serve as an external consultant to improve engineering procedures for the deployment of ERTMS/ETCS trackside systems (LEU) for three brownfield projects in Northeast Spain.
• Ensure all engineering procedures comply with applicable CENELEC safety standards.
• Develop new engineering procedures and tools to streamline the deployment process of ERTMS/ETCS trackside systems.
• Achieve an 80% reduction in engineering time and costs for new system deployments through the introduction of improved procedures.
• Implement strategies to minimize the need for redoing work due to customer changes, enhancing overall project efficiency.
• Coordinate with project teams to integrate the new procedures into the existing deployment processes effectively.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure the successful implementation of the improved engineering procedures in ongoing and future projects.

• Lead the development of a brand-new ERTMS Level 1 track system (LEU) under SIL4 CENELEC standards, overseeing the entire system conception and design process.
• Take full responsibility for project planning, including setting timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage and lead the R&D team, providing direction, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and effective collaboration.
• Coordinate with other teams involved in ERTMS/ETCS engineering and product development processes to ensure seamless integration and alignment of efforts.
• Drive innovation by introducing key design enhancements and leading the development of a full prototype to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness.
• Implement strategies and innovations that drastically reduce the time-to-market and engineering costs for ERTMS system deployments.
• Ensure all developed systems and processes comply with SIL4 CENELEC safety standards, maintaining high levels of safety and reliability in the products.

• Co-lead the establishment of a new department for toll systems, aligning with the company’s strategy to replace external systems providers with an in-house team.
• Responsible for recruiting and building the new department team, ensuring the right mix of skills and expertise to meet project goals.
• Negotiate contracts with subsystems vendors and outsourcing companies to secure necessary resources and services for the project.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of existing Cintra toll systems, developed by external companies, within a three-month period to inform the design of the new system.
• Lead the design and development of a new toll system solution, focusing on vehicle detection/classification and electronic payment methods (ETC and credit cards).
• Achieve the development of the first proprietary toll system at a minimal cost (under €200,000), ensuring budget adherence and cost-efficiency.
• Deliver the new toll system solution within a record time of 10 months, ensuring timely completion and deployment of the project.
• Ensure the company’s technological independence from major external providers by developing and implementing an in-house toll system solution.

• Serve as one of the core developers for strategic products including FS3000 (joint-less track circuit), Futur3000 (ERTMS Level 1 trackside systems), and Westrace MKII (new Interlocking).
• Lead the V&V team for safety-critical software in the FS3000 project, developing a full ad-hoc V&V suite similar to LDRA Testbed for the specific language (Assembly).
• Ensure compliance with mandatory safety standards (CENELEC EN 50128) for SIL4 systems, participating in the safety case to justify all tools, procedures, and methodologies used in V&V.
• Design and develop safety-critical software for the LEU (ERTMS/ETCS Level 1 trackside system) project, adhering to CENELEC EN 50128 standards for SIL4 systems.
• Lead the hardware/software integration for the proprietary safety platform (embedded system), designing and developing the low-level API in C and Assembly.
• Drive the complex integration of all systems and procedures involved in trackside systems (Interlocking, LEU, operation terminals, and engineering) for the Dynamic TSR system project, introducing a unique innovation in ERTMS Level 1 trackside systems.
• Oversee the quality assurance tasks including software static verification, black-box testing, white-box testing, coverage analysis, data and control flow analysis, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
• Contribute to the company’s success in securing several key high-speed rail contracts in Spain and abroad by delivering innovative and compliant safety-critical systems.
• Introduce technical innovations that provide competitive advantages for the company, enhancing product performance and reliability in the railway signaling market.

• Design and develop smart card applications using C and Visual Basic to meet the requirements of electronic payment systems for Visa and Mastercard.
• Develop and optimize communication drivers to enhance the performance and reliability of smart card applications.
• Improve the functionality and efficiency of existing smart card applications by optimizing communication drivers and related software components.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications for smart card applications.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of smart card applications and communication drivers to ensure high quality and reliability.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for developed applications and drivers, including technical specifications, user guides, and maintenance procedures.
• Work closely with other developers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and functionality of smart card applications within the overall payment system.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for smart card applications, addressing any issues and implementing necessary updates and improvements.