Ignacio Vilas Martinez

University of Vigo - CVUT • Electronics and Control Engineering Bachelor´s Degree 1996-2001 • Telecommunications Engineering Master´s Degree 2001-2005 • Erasmus Scholarship (Telecommunications Engineering) 2003/2004 Czech Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic Experience Freelance/Consultant ATM/CNS projects Jun 2018 – Present Team Leader Systems Engineering / Senior Systems Engineer (ATM/CNS international projects) at DANS Jun 2012– Dec 2017 Projects: • Ground Movement Radar enhancement at DXB (Indra/Terma) • PSR/MSSR implementation (Thales) • Wide Area Multilateration-WAM implementation for Dubai CTA (Saab Sensis) • Multilateration system (MLAT) enhancement at DXB (Saab-Indra) • Dual Arrival Streams (arrivals capacity enhancement at DXB) • LIDAR implementation and Wake Vortex data analysis (LMCT-MITRE) • Weather Radar implementation • COIN and EFPS installation and commissioning (NavCanada) • GBAS implementation working group • ATM system (AT3) upgrade (Raytheon) Key responsibilities: • ATM/CNS Systems Engineering Team leader • Requirements elicitation, analysis and verification • Risk assessments preparation • Prepare technical documents, specifications, operational procedures, drawings schematics, special reports and training manuals. • Carry out the integration, testing and commissioning of the new system HW & SW to ensure compliance to the specifications & system requirements. Represent the client in the contractual taking over of the new systems and related hardware • Engage in R&D activities related to CNS/ATM system enhancements • Ensure customer satisfaction regarding up-grades/simplification of business process and introduction of advanced technologies • Identify problems or improvement opportunities and advocate ways and means to improve working methods and encourage the team to find innovative approaches • Positively contribute to maintaining the SE Process, Safety Management System and other certified systems • Aviation systems Safety accountability. Participation in Safety case preparation, Risk management. • Accountable for compliance with all ICAO and DCAA standards relating to Engineering Seeks to maximize the ROI on capital investments • Quality, Health & Safety and Information Security Policy Statements, to implement these within their area of responsibility Technical Project Manager / Senior Systems Engineer (ATM/CNS international projects) at Indra Jun 2008–Ongoing Projects: • "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Surface Movement Detection System in Houari Boumediene International Airport of Alger". http://algiersairport.free.fr/ • “Provisión, Instalación y Puesta en Marcha de un Sistema de Presentación Radar para el Aeropuerto de Quito”. New ATM System and VCCS System for DGAC-ICAO in APP Las monjas, Quito (Ecuador).http://www.dgac.gob.ec/ • "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Training Simulator for KCAA (KENYA)".http://www.easa.ac.ke/ • "Provision of the necessary Systems, Services, Infrastructure and Civil Works to support ATS automation and modernization" for Corporación Peruana de Aviación Civil (CORPAC) - ICAO including new building and radar sites, ATM system, VCCS, ADS-B. http://www.corpac.gob.pe/Main.asp • "London Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL) Replacement Surface Movement Surveillance".Supplied for NATS-CAA. http://www.london-luton.co.uk/ Key responsibilities: • Technical project manager (local and on site manager) • Systems Integration and troubleshooting (SAT and FAT) • System architecture, equipment and communications links design preparation • Tender and Project documents preparation: Response forTender, System Design, etc. • Training,Safety and QA activities coordination and supervision • Equipment management (logistics and purchase) Project Engineer ATM/CNS at Indra Jun 2007–Jun 2008 Project: • Supplying and commissioning of new Air Traffic Management System and Voice Communications System in Buenos Aires and Cordoba (Argentina) for Fuerza Aérea Argentina/ANAC - ICAO. http://www.anac.gov.ar/spanish/ Key responsibilities: • Installation design, logistics management ,Iinstallation supervision of the whole system (servers, communications system, cabling and ancillary equipment installation and setup) Project Engineer at Indra Oct 2006–Jun 2007 Project: • ICARO XXI (Integrated COM/AIS/AIP & Reporting Office Automated System) Flight Plan and Slot information Management for Air Traffic Control Centers and Control Towers. http://notampib.aena.es/icaro http://www.indracompany.com/sites/default/files/icaro_pag.pdf Key responsibilities: • Manager for INDRA´s testing network for ICARO application (SUN-SOLARIS) • SQL Server database management. • WEBLOGIC, Apache Sever management. Project Engineer at Indra Jun 2005–Oct 2006 Project: • SACTA (Air Traffic Control System) Key responsibilities: • Servers administration and network management (SOLARIS) • Software transition in the operative network of Air Traffic Control Centers. • Software installation and configuration Manager/Analyst (University of Vigo) Nov 2001 – Jun 2005 • Internet and workshops room management and supervision scholarship. • Virtual Postgraduate Area (online training) Analyst. Languages Spanish (mother tongue) English (professional) Portuguese (fluent) Main Skills • ATM/CNS projects Systems Engineering and Technical direction • Requirements Management (INCOSE- CSEP certified) • IATA certified: Managing the safety oversight, Safety Management Systems, Risk management • Excellent communication, time management, direction and decision making skills Excellent interpersonal abilities for successful interaction with clients and team members • C/C++, Java, HTML/XML, Shell script, AutoCAD, Matlab, UNIX/LINUX, Windows, Visio, Office suite. My skills and competences centre on managing and coordinating people and technical issues make me a perfect candidate for a technical manager / senior systems engineer position. Qualifications include a Bachelor´s Degree in Electronics and Control Engineering and a Master´s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering. I am also committed to continuous improvement in all activities under my charge. My career has included: Successful international multi-site responsibility having managed the tender, purchase, sub-contractors’ relationship, customer relationships, installation, integration, training, tests and commissioning of ATM international projects. Project planning and coordination Change management Project system architecture, equipment and communications based on customer requirements definition Project documentation management and supervision Project documents preparation: SDD (System Design), Project Plans, call for tender, RFPs etc Equipment management (logistics and purchase) Systems Integration and troubleshooting Technical planning Software deployment UNIX management I am know to work best in positions where change is the norm and where I can use my people and technical skills to evolve a professional and pro-active team. At the moment I am based in Madrid but location is flexible and I have full availability to travel.