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.
Job Title/Company Senior Lecturer, University of Applied Sciences St Poelten Qualifications Dipl.-Ing Career Frank spent 4 years doing research, then 5 years in railway industry, and is now is a lecturer Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I was interested in sustainable mobility. What inspired you at the time and what
Job Title/Company Director, Norwegian Railway Academy Qualifications Master in administration/leadership. Career 16 years as a teacher, 16 years as a principal and 4 years as a Director of Railway Academy. Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I was “headhunted”. This job gives me a chance to lead a school and centre
Job Title/Company Senior manager/JR East Qualifications Ticketing system Career System department Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I have an interest in the ticketing system. What inspired you at the time and what influenced your choice? My knowledge about smart cards How does it feel to be in the rail industry?
Job Title/Company Deputy Director, West Japan Railway Company Qualifications Electric Engineer Career Maintenance planning for electric system, development for energy saving system Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I have decided to work for the railways for two reasons: firstly, railway is inevitable to develop the economy; and secondly I just
Job Title/Company PhD student, NewRail, Newcastle University Qualifications BEng, MEng Career 1 year Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Singapore; 1 year Research Assistant/ Associate Part-time at School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I have a big interested in station design and safety of underground transport
Job Title/Company Senior consultant / SafeRiver Qualifications PhD in computer science Career PhD at IFFSTAR (previously INRETS), Post-doctorate at the LORIA, Safety & security software engineer for critical systems at SafeRiver Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I did not choose the railway industry: the railway industry chose me. My field
Job Title/Company Risk & Value Analyst, Network Rail Qualifications Risk in Financial Services Certificate (CISI), Portfolio Programme & Project Office – P30 (OGC) Career Sarah’s former roles include Risk & Governance Consultant and Programme Office Manager (Aviva). Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? I previously worked in financial services and was
Job Title/Company General Director/Railway Regulatory Authority Qualifications Master’s degree in Transport Career Six years in management of Railway Regulatory sector Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? It is of my interest because it is part of my profession What inspired you at the time and what influenced your choice? Railway sector
Job Title/Company Production Engineer / NDT Ultrasonic inspector in Mota-Engil Qualifications MSc in Civil Engineering (expertise in transportation, transport infrastructures and systems) Career Railway construction, renewal and maintenance Why did you choose to work for the rail industry? The rail industry is a world of opportunities taking into account the complexity and specificity of all
Job Title/Company Risk & Value Assistant at Network Rail Qualifications BA in Economic & Social Studies, MSc Risk Management, MSc Project and Programme Management Career This is my first role post-education. I did work in the fashion industry during my education (gap years and summer holidays) in Accounting, Commercial and Project roles. Why did you