Identifying and developing the talent and potential of people and organisations in the agribusiness and rail industry sectors, I prepare individuals for career opportunities in a globally connected world and match the skills of local employers with the available workforce. My experience in education, workforce development, career guidance, innovation and lifelong learning is central to my work. Using career guidance techniques, my ability to match clients’ skills, interests and aspirations with their personality preferences for different careers is underpinned by certification as a Majors PTI (Personality Type Indicator) assessor.
Last week, Dr Anna Fraszczyk and I had the privilege of attending one of the celebrations for 100 years of Women in Engineering through the Institute of Civil Engineers, North East branch in Newcastle, UK. The discussion at the event centred on the achievements of women making their way in a male dominated field. Female
The formal concept of ‘career’ – one’s calling in life, or one’s profession is also translated from ‘vitae’ (Latin) as the ‘course of one’s life’. With many influences on our lives such as family, community, cultural values, geographic, economic and political circumstances, how do you find the best course for your life? Until the Industrial
Have you recently enjoyed the Easter break with two shorter weeks following each other? In Australia, workers enjoyed a bonus of an extra public holiday making three short working weeks. As a result of these holidays, the working week seemed more enjoyable and manageable, with an almost equal balance of work and leisure time. I
Job Title/Company Railway Safety and Security Analyst / CLEARSY Qualifications Engineering degree in Automation and Computer Science, Bachelor in Mathematics Career Railway Safety and Security, Security Strategies, Signaling Systems, Business Development in the railway sector Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? Transport systems have significant impacts on economic growth, territorial cohesion,
Job Title/Company Project manager, China Logistics Co. Ltd. Qualifications Qualifications: MSc in Rail Freight & Logistics Career Logistics Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? Expected huge market in the coming years. What inspired you at the time and what influenced your choice? Reformation of the railway industry & Dr Marin Marinov
Job Title/Company Network and Timetable Planner, Trenitalia Qualifications Economics Degree, Expert in passenger transportation and focused on international field. Career 2006 – today: job in Trenitalia – Network and Timetable. Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? Because I was very interested in railway transportation and I wanted to be part of
Job Title/Company Rail Operations Consultant, VTD Rail Consulting Qualifications 50 years railway operations experience Career Interlocking operator, yard clerk, crew management clerk, train dispatcher, assistant chief train dispatcher, capacity management, infrastructure design, service design Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I was interested in the railways since childhood. What inspired you
Job Title/Company Operation Expert and Transport and economic-financial and Multicriteria analysis designer/ Italferr S.p.A. Qualifications M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Transportation specialisation); Railway qualification for E3 module – notions about railway circulation. Career Junior Railway Operation Designer, Railway Operation Designer, Railway Operation Expert, coordinator and responsible of railway operation studies Why did you choose to work
Job Title/Company Director Regional Rail Qualifications Director Regional Rail, technical trainer signaling, train driving, permanent way, station, road-rail vehicle, project coordinator. Career Professional in railways Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? The area is fascinating and an excellent means of ecological transport. What inspired you at the time and what influenced
Job Title/Company Lecturer (St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences), former Head of International Relations of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG Qualifications Diplom-Ingenieur (Technical University of Vienna/Austria) Career 1979 – 2015: Austrian Federal Railways/ÖBB (technical expert, project manager, since 2002 head of International Relations in ÖBB-Holding AG and ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG) since 2016 Lecturer at St. Pölten University of Applied
