Experience

Ekyrail Enterprises Inc.

• Canada
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Account Manager

  • May 2020 - Present

  Hard working individual, having always liked taking an active part in the daily activities of the company I work for. In addition, I have a technical learning ability as well as a know how for training which allows me to be a key player in improving the interaction with a broad customer base be it new or new to be. Hard working individual, having always liked taking an active part in the daily activities of the company I work for. In addition, I have a technical learning ability as well as a know how for training which allows me to be a key player in improving the interaction with a broad customer base be it new or new to be.



DLL Inc

• Canada
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2019 - May 2020

• Technical Representative

  • Nov 2016 - May 2020

  I currently have the pleasure of being associated with DLL Inc. ( leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic components for EMD, GE and Alco locomotives) with the desire to expand my professional railroad abilities and experience by pursuing challenges in the field of manufactured electrical and electronic locomotive components as a technical representative. I will also support locomotive special projects like reduced emissions upgrades, adding new technology as well as providing guidance, evaluation and appraisal for specific project. With my strong leadership and communication skills, I am confident that I will develop sustainable relationships with customers as well as organizations by assessing needs, generating options, managing a variety of tasks and implementing innovative solutions in collaboration with involved parties. All you need to do is to contact me so that we can help your organization move forward ! We are also very interested in getting more involved with the Rail Transit authorities in North America, looking forward to meeting you at the next APTA annual meeting. Show less

• Technical Project Manager

  • Nov 2016 - May 2020



DLL Inc.

• St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

• Technical Project Manager

  • Nov 2016 - May 2020

  Professional railroader always looking for challenging new opportunities within my workplace. I've worked for many various railroads including class 1 and class 3. As a technical Project Manager, I look at projects with all my background gained thru the years and add it to the DLL engineering team to develop the best possible solution for our clients. DLL has a long and fruitful expertise in electromagnetical manufacturing relays and contactors for EMD, GE and Alco locomotives. We also manufacture relays, contactors and repair electronic modules for the Mining industries as well as working with Railroads on special project, development of components as well as integrating newer technologies. Contact us for your Mining and/or Locomotive needs. Show less



CAD Railway Industries Ltd.

• Canada
• Truck Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior director of Production

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  Was responsible for locomotive and railcar repairs as well as adherence to operating budgets and productivity ratio. I was also working with Engineering and customer for most overhaul projects on the locomotive side, be it for design changes, modifications as well as reduced idling features. On the railcar side, I was responsible for repairs on all types of railcars, tanks, gondolas, box cars, covered hoppers ansd also major wreck repairs. Was responsible for locomotive and railcar repairs as well as adherence to operating budgets and productivity ratio. I was also working with Engineering and customer for most overhaul projects on the locomotive side, be it for design changes, modifications as well as reduced idling features. On the railcar side, I was responsible for repairs on all types of railcars, tanks, gondolas, box cars, covered hoppers ansd also major wreck repairs.



Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

• United States
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Mechanical Officer

  • Jul 2000 - Apr 2015

  AS Chief Mechanical Officer I was responsible for Locomotive maintenance preventive and routine , FRA /TC Inspections , rebuilds, wreck repair, rewire, paint, modification and enhancements. Load Testing and Performance. My principal duties included : - Design and implement process changes in Running Repair, Maintenance Line Operations including unscheduled repairs, and Overhaul/Midlife project work and modifications. - Facilitate events utilizing all members of the team for process improvement workouts to create sweeping changes at the facility. - Monitor quality of inspections, maintenance, and repairs to assure maximum locomotive reliability and availability. - Identify training opportunities, create training materials, and provide training - - Lean methodology, problem solving, and best practices - Provide information and encouragement to all employees of the facility on status and the successes of the process. - Facilitate events related to shop improvements - Manage projects on a shop or departmental level - Provide guidance to process owners on problem solving and continuous improvement - Communicates including creating visual indicators on project status and relevant metrics - Break down tasks, manage and implement large initiatives - Lead organizational change - Gather and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities - Advocate for improvements throughout the department - Coach team leaders on producing standard work - Handled line-of-road train problems and repairs as needed, and will supervise emergency situations such as derailments, crossing accidents, spillage or lading problems. Show less



Alstom

• France
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor Production

  • Mar 1999 - Jun 2000

  - Managed the overhaul of diesel locomotives and their electrical and mechanical components; manufacture, repair and modification of various shop equipment (including car department tools and dies) - Managed the inspection, service, and repair of freight cars and maintenance of support equipment as required. - Managed the overhaul of diesel locomotives and their electrical and mechanical components; manufacture, repair and modification of various shop equipment (including car department tools and dies) - Managed the inspection, service, and repair of freight cars and maintenance of support equipment as required.



CN

• Canada
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift leader, motive power distributor

  • Feb 1980 - Mar 1999

  As a shift leader I combined the often conflicting roles of technical manager, communicator, and quality assurance analyst. I also have assessed technical risks, assisted with technical problem solving, and cut though the layers of bull-feathers surrounding any given technical project to determine what is really going on. Within my own technical areas I estimated project time-lines to within hours of actual work; as well as making accurate guesstimates based on years of technical experience. In my career at CN, I also create d and managed the plan for moving technical solutions to final client hand-off. • Assembled and coordinated the internal and external teams to gain consensus on deliverables from each team. • Collaboratively adapedt existing and developed new project plans, processes and communication standards for the operations teams. • Manage the formulation and ongoing tracking of each project.. • Proactively managed changes in project scopes, identified potential crises and devise contingency plans. • Owned the communication and execution of solution hand-over to client services, service delivery, technology and other team members at designated milestones. • Developed and deliveedr progress reports, requirements documentation and presentations. Show less