Alain CROSET

Experience

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  ALSTOM Transport France

  Jan 1983 - Dec 1994

  Development Engineer

  - Dexterously worked and promoted to technical leader for all international APS projects before joining the traction team as project manager for a major cooperation between ALSTOM and BOMBARDIER.- Successfully transferred the vector control of rotating machine to linear motors. This traction package installed on the Bombardier MKII light rail train of Kuala Lumpur allowed 20% more efficiency than previous traction converters.

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  ALSTOM Australia

  Jan 1995 - Jul 2003

  - Steered a major role in the certification of the Millennium train in Sydney, Sydney Rail and Downer EDI were very satisfied from two years investment on this project trough ALSTOM Australia. - Instrumentally managed derailment analysis for RATP Paris metro, conducting a series of tests and subcontractor activities up to approval of the accident scenario by RATP- Successfully handled the International traction-braking projects for BOMBARDIER Light Rail Trains; Trained to become the Braking expert for ALSTOM Light Rail Trains

  • Commissionning & Testing Manager

    Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

  • Project Manager

    Jan 1995 - Jun 2001
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  ADENEO

  Sept 2003 - Apr 2006

  System Team Leader

  As Toulouse System Team Leader, I set up the Engineering Process for Systems and trained System team to design accordingly and acted as the promoted system team Leader for all ADENEO sites, Toulouse, Lyon, Paris. I also attained the technology transfer for Power Electronic from Railways to Aeronautics while growing power system competences of Aeronautic team along with it more than 150 Uninterruptible Power Supply designed according to aircraft standards delivered to AIRBUS for A380 testingFurthermore, I identified and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy; coordinated activities to ensure smooth work progress and conceptualizing and implementing measures for enhancing operational efficient and optimizing resource utilization. Show less

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  ADETEL Transportation Solutions

  May 2006 - Apr 2017

  In my present role of Rail Product and Innovation Manager, I am responsible for proposing new products to address Catenary Free Operation Networks; writing associated patents and starting developments with engineering team. Won 1 M€ tender Voltage Stabilization system for X’ian metro China.I successfully won 10 M€ tender Embedded Energy Equipment for Nice Light Rail Train in France and this tender was based on a new onboard storage technology; developed and patented, optimizing equipment life-time and regenerative braking recovery, managed tender and first design phaseMy job roles include:- Specify and review line simulations for Light Rail Trains and Metros for railway customers- Guide & mentor team members in accomplishment of business objectives; improving the team performance through counselling, skills enhancement.- Manage the implementation of best practices in all relevant business functions ensuring fulfillment of business requirements while delivering quality service in line with company vision, mission and strategy- Develop various specifications in full compliance with recognized industry standards, safety standards, and various client specificationsAs Senior Power Electrical Engineer, I acted as member of the Technical Board and won 1.4 M€ European Project Aircraft Green Taxiing CleanSky; Won 2 M€ Marine converter project and 0.7 M€ Tours Light Rail Train energy saver project. I acted as the senior consultant for METROLAB (ALSTOM-RATP) for catenary free metro studies. I also functioned as Energy Architect and accountable for Identifying market needs and proposed new product architectures; elaborated Energy Management catalog and built with sales director appropriate roadmap. Managed studies for energy optimizationI additionally led, mentor & monitor the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in operations and meeting of the targets. I create and sustain a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities Show less At ADENEO, I won 1.2 M€ French public project call High Speed Transformer for Supercapacitor Won 2.5 M€ Light rail train Dubaï embedded storage equipment and won several bids of railway, marine and aircraft energy projectsSome highlights of my role include:- Supervised performance bottlenecks and taking corrective measures to avoid the same- Ensured safe work practices and following directives, policies and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment- Performed assessment of project to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Show less

  • Rail Product Innovation Manager

    May 2009 - Apr 2017

  • Bid Manager for energy storage and conversion

    May 2006 - Apr 2009
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  SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit (formerly Interfleet)

  May 2017 - Jan 2021

  Principal Consultant

  Manage all aspects of relevant consultancy assignments undertaken for clients including allocation, estimating, tendering, planning, execution and close out. Ensure that work is completed in a safe and profitable manner, on time, to budget and to the client's satisfaction.Provide specialist engineering guidance and expertise for electric drive systems, energy storage, wire-free, charging infrastructure and other mass transit subjects.Provide mentorship to team members where appropriate.Develop innovative ideas which deliver service and product growth, client satisfaction improvement or operational performance improvement. Encourage and support the development of innovative ideas throughout the business. Show less

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  Downer Group Rail Division

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Electrical Engineering Manager
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  Downer

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

  Provide specialist engineering guidance and expertise for electric transportation. Manage the Electrical Engineering Discipline across the Rail & Transit Systems Business.

  • Technical Advisor

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Electrical Engineering Discipline Manager Rail & Transit Systems - Downer

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2022
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  QEOPS Consulting

  Sept 2023 - now

  Founder and CEO

  QEOPS stands for Quantum Energy Optimisation and Propulsion SystemQEOPS consulting assist and facilitate the choice of electrical architecture to ensure that energy consumption is optimized for freight and public transport.