David Balme

Experience

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  SGS

  Jun 1995 - Aug 1995

  Training Inspector

  In charge of the quality control of manufactured goods in the following sector areas : - food (cocoa, banana, coconut) - fuel (off-shore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico) - aeronautics - textile

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  McGill University

  Jan 1998 - Aug 1998

  Teaching Assistant

  Teaching assistant of Prof. Tim Lee in the subsonic aerodynamics laboratory of McGill University.Study of the wake generated by an oscillating cylinder in a steady laminar 2D airflow (application to reduce the fuel consumtion of helicopter blades).Workshops on fluid dynamics for bachelor students. Correction of tests.

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  Texas Instruments

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  DSP System Engineer

  I was in charge of the evaluation and dissemination of new development process formal proof based tools. I also contributed to develop a new DSP architecture dedicated to the wireless phone market.

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  Media & Society Foundation

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2015

  Media Quality Management Consultant

  Expert consultant in charge of implementing the quality management systems of Media companies in Romania (Societatea Romana de Radiodifuziune), Thailand (Thai Public Service Broadcasting), Switzerland (Le Temps, La Tele, Radio Chablais, Radio Fribourg, Media One Group).Lead auditor of the Mongolian National Broadcaster, Societatea Romana de Televiziune, Vietnam Television.Trainer in quality management of Media companies during the Asia Media Summit or workshops organized by the AIBD and the ABU. Weniger anzeigen

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  Challenge Optimum S.A.

  Apr 2005 - now

  CEO

  Challenge Optimum SA aims at maximizing the product or service value of its customers based on a world class consulting, training and software set of services regarding quality control, quality assurance and quality management in any field of activity, worldwide. Since 1994, Challenge Optimum has advised or prepared for certification over 850 public and private institutions, of all sizes and in very varied fields of activity. Challenge Optimum’s activity includes the re-engineering of management systems in relationship with the corporate strategic evolution, training of executives to optimize the management systems as well as supporting the continuous improvement and implementation of certified systems in the fields of fire protection, professional trading, energy distribution, food safety, watchmaking , pharmaceutical, automotive industries, construction, air navigation, maritime shipping, media, public administrations, as well as caritative and Youth organizations, … It has trained over 2’000 individuals, mostly industrial executives to various certified qualifications in the field of management systems. Roughly 100 curricula are offered in the training catalog, either on-site or through a dedicated remote interactive training platform. The company has an exclusive experience in the evaluation and leveling of national public media companies according to the ISAS MEDIA 9001 standard. Most of the consulting activities are supported by a cost-cutting software dedicated to the description, securing and optimization of corporate operations and functioning. In 2014, Challenge Optimum becomes the management systems consulting branch of the Worms Safety Alliance, based in Hong Kong. Challenge Optimum’s consultants all own a postgraduate scientific degree (M.Eng. or PhD) from recognized universities (McGill, UJF, EPFL, Telecom Paris'Tech, INPG) with between 20 and 40 years of experience at all levels of responsibility in companies. Weniger anzeigen

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  Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

  Jan 2016 - now

  Media Quality Management Specialist

  Expert consultant in charge of implementing the quality management systems of Media companies in Romania (Societatea Romana de Radiodifuziune), Thailand (Thai Public Service Broadcasting), Switzerland (Le Temps, La Tele, Radio Chablais, Radio Fribourg, Media One Group).ISAS MEDIA 9001 implementation project leader at Thai Public Broadcasting Service, Media One Group, Radio Cité, ...Trainer in quality management of Media companies during the Asia Media Summit or workshops organized by the AIBD and the ABU. Weniger anzeigen