Julien PLANTARD

Experience

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  Magellan Fleet Solutions

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Embedded GPS Test Validation Engineer

  Embedded GPS Test Validation Engineer | Magellan Fleet Solutions | Nantes, France & New Orleans, USA- Led GPS reception optimization and reliability testing for golf-specific navigation devices- Developed and executed comprehensive type test procedures for software validation- Conducted on-site field testing across France and USA to validate software improvements- Collaborated with Russian, Indian and American suppliers to enhance device performance and quality- Achieved improved GPS accuracy and reliability for golf course navigation applications Show less

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  Alstom

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Traction System Engineer

  Led on-site propulsion system engineering at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA):- Resolved critical propulsion system failures through advanced diagnostic analysis and root cause investigation- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for maintenance technicians on complex propulsion systems- Implemented electrical system improvements to address recurring issues, increasing fleet reliability- Executed non-regression testing for new software releases, ensuring system stability- Managed technical relationships with customers and suppliers to drive problem resolution Show less

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  BOMBARDIER

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Regio2N Platform Detection System Engineer

  - Led development of Platform Detection System, ensuring compliance with EN 50126/50128/50129/50155 standards- Authored detailed functional specifications for rail systems- Conducted Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) for platform detection, brake, and door systems- Managed supplier relationships and technical compliance for system integration- Supervised train integration across electrical, mechanical, and network interfaces- Ensured compliance with SNCF STME001 standards for electronic equipment Show less

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  Alstom

  Aug 2013 - now

  - Lead engineering team of 15+ engineers for autonomous train development across European projects (Germany, Great Britain, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic)- Achieved multiple world-first autonomous train demonstrations, featured in major media outlets: - GoA2: Semi-automatic train operation demonstrations - GoA3/4: Unattended/Driverless train operation proof of concept- Drive technical innovation and system architecture improvements- Managed technical requirements and system integration- Manage cross-functional teams across international locations- Coordinated software development teams to ensure on-time delivery- Led system integration and testing for autonomous operations- Coordinated with European rail stakeholders on standardization initiativesKey achievements:- First autonomous regional train demonstration in Europe- Multiple successful public demonstrations with media coverage- Progressive validation from GoA2 to GoA4 capabilities Show less - Contribute to Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking R2DATO program development- Participate in technical working groups to build common railway automation solutions- Represent Alstom's technical position in European standardization initiatives- Collaborate with international partners on digital automatic train operations- Support system architecture and specifications development- Contribute to key work packages: - WP6: Automation Processes Specification - WP9/10: Prototype Development - WP27: Digital Register Specification - WP46: Regional Line Demonstrations Show less - Co-led Shift2Rail ATO GoA2 work package- Co-authored European rail standard Subset 125 for ATO over ETCS GoA2 specifications- Coordinated with European rail stakeholders on ATO GoA2 standardization initiatives- Developed technical specifications for autonomous train operations- Led system integration across multiple international partners- Managed requirements traceability and validation processes- Supervised technical documentation and deliverables- Contributed to ATO architecture design and system specifications Show less

  • Autonomous Train Engineering Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • ERJU R2DATO - System Engineering

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Shift2Rail ATO GoA2 WP leader deputy

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  • ATO System Engineer

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2018