Stuart Barr

Stuart Barr

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Systems Engineering at Wabtec Corporation

  • Education

    • University of Glasgow

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      B.Sc. (Hons) Computing Science
  • Experience

    • AT&T Network Systems

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
      Software Engineer
    • Ascom Hasler

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1996
      Software Development Manager | Software Engineer
    • Tellabs (acquired by Coriant, Dec 2013)

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2013

      Various senior positions in data communications product and network and element management systems development, including:- Systems Engineering roles as Engineering Manager and technical team leader- Systems Engineering for multiple projects as technical contributor and lead in analysis, architecture, information modeling and detailed formal requirements specification- Software Development on multiple products- Integration and Test Engineer; responsible for Interoperability Test Lab Show less

      • Staff Systems Engineer | Engineering Manager

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2013
      • Staff Engineer | Project Leader

        Jan 1996 - Jan 2000
    • Coriant, Inc.

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

      Managed the corporate North American Sales and Marketing product demonstration lab and conference facility, including a supporting integration test lab within R&D.Created comprehensive interworking demonstrations of Coriant optical, mobile, and packet network products and management solutions for international trade shows, showcasing SDN control and interoperation of Metro and Long-Haul DWDM optical equipment, plus data-center products. Led the Tellabs Naperville interoperability test team, providing a validation lab environment for interworking between Tellabs data products and testing against competitors’ products.

      • Manager and Technical Lead

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
      • Interoperability Test Team Leader

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Wabtec Corporation

      Jan 2017 - now
      Director, Systems Engineering

      Director (formerly Senior Manager) of the Wabtec Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) product line Systems Engineering team, in development of Positive Train Control (PTC) Locomotive On-Board and Back-Office solutions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Engineer (CEng) [registration inactive, since not resident in UK]

      British Engineering Council
    • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

      INCOSE
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Webmaster

      Issued by Midwest Pipe Band Association (MWPBA) on Jan 2011
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    • Secretary-Treasurer

      Issued by Midwest Pipe Band Association (MWPBA) on Jan 2015
      Midwest Pipe Band Association (MWPBA)Associated with Stuart Barr
    • Founder and Pipe Major

      Issued by Glenshinnoch Pipe Band on Jan 2013
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    • President, Pipe Major, and student instructor

      Issued by Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums on Jan 2005
      Tunes of Glory Pipes and DrumsAssociated with Stuart Barr