Lorenzo Serafini

Experience

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  European Space Agency

  Apr 1999 - Aug 2000

  Propulsion Engineer

  - Propulsion Expert in Concurrent Engineering team (CDF); completed 8 studies in 7 months- Developed CDF methodology, software infrastructure, design and analysis tools- Supported Propulsion Department for study and test activities

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  Alta S.p.A.

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2005

  Project Manager

  - Project and Engineering Management of R&D and industrial programmes in spacecraft propulsion- Preparation of proposals and bids

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  Astrium Ltd

  Apr 2005 - Nov 2012

  Principal Propulsion Engineer

  - Defined propulsion subsystem architecture, including technical specifications for external procurement- Prepared Statements of Work for open tenders; evaluation of proposals, contract negotiations;- Managed Subcontractors covering schedule, cost, risk, design, development and verification, deviations and non-conformances- Responsible of industrial chain of up to 7 European companies- Performed analysis, operation and testing of spacecraft propulsion systems. Qualified Propellant Handler.- Science and Engineering Ambassador, in particular through mentoring of college students Show less

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  Freelance

  Aug 2005 - now

  International Mountain Leader

  - International Mountain Leader / Accompagnatore di Media Montagna with extensive travel and trekking experience worldwide- Expedition Leader and Training Expedition Instructor for World Challenge Expeditions (UK)- Tour Leader and trip planner for Viaggi Nel Mondo (IT)- Contributor to Adventure Travel Magazine (UK), Avventure Nel Mondo (IT)

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  Airbus Defence and Space

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2017

  Supplier Operations Manager

  Resident SOM at key supplier, acted as the primary interface between Leonardo and Airbus DS for engineering, quality, commercial and contractual matters.- Responsible SOM for the original development, retrofit and delivery of the micropropulsion system for the ESA mission LISA Pathfinder.- In charge of major procurements for other spacecraft projects, including ExoMars Rover, ExoMars Carrier, Juice, Sentinel 1, Solar Orbiter, MetOp SG.- Facilitated technical interaction between project and supplier; chaired and coordinated reviews, inspections, evaluations and audits; negotiated contractual changes consistently achieving mutually advantageous results.- Monitored and promoted marketing strategies and new business opportunities with supplier Show less

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  Consultant

  Jul 2017 - now

  Supplier Operations Manager

  Supplier Operations Manager Consultant for ISD SA and Airbus Defence and Space- Primary interface between Airbus DS and key European suppliers for procurement, engineering, quality, commercial and contractual matters with particular emphasis on on-time, on-quality, on-cost delivery.- Facilitated technical interaction between project and supplier for design, manufacturing and testing activities; chaired and coordinated reviews, inspections, evaluations and audits.- Managed multiple procurement contracts for flight and ground support equipment for the ESA mission ExoMars Rover, Solar Orbiter and Biomass. Show less