A multi-skilled Project Manager and Engineering consultant, with experience in a range of front line operational project and contract posts. My flexible approach enables me to comfortably work across the practical applications of both engineering and contract practice at whatever management level is required. Specialties: The Project delivery and maintenance of control room environments and distributed site automation/SCADA/Telecommunication systems in increasingly un-secure and hostile environments.

Designated Project Engineer (DPE) @ TMS Project, Network Rail; Currently tasked with the 1st phase implementation of TMS into Cardiff and Romford ROCs. From December 2015 to Present (1 month) Engineering Development Manager @ Network Rail; Development and introduction of GE/Alstoms fifth generation interlocking ElectroLogIXS into the IP Signalling Southerns project portfolio. The subsequent impact of IP based interlocking to leverage performance and centralisation enhancements is significant and will be greatly enhanced as the GB rail network becomes ever more connected. General Cyber Security issues and Signalling Control requirements for Basingstoke were also a feature of my clients scope. From August 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Service Control Centre Integration Lead Project Engineer @ Sub Surface Railway Upgrade Project, London Underground; I was responsible for the assurance, delivery and integration of all Signalling Control and Line Management System assets (CCTV, PA, CIS, SCADA, TT/TED, Telephony, IT etc) at the New Signalling Control centre at Hammersmith for the Sub Surface Railway Upgrade. I also was held accountable by my clients Cyber Security Manager for ensuring that the systems are designed and delivered electronically secure. This involved the use of Rail systems specific and engineering knowledge to assist in the delivery of >£20M of assets to the client’s requirements. From June 2011 to August 2014 (3 years 3 months) Line Management Systems Engineering Manager @ Victoria Line Upgrade Project; I was responsible for the clients assurance, delivery and integration of all Line Management System assets (CCTV, PA, CIS, SCADA, TT/TED, Telephony, IT etc) at the New Signalling Control centre and on the Victoria Line itself. Which has now successfully completed. This involves the use of Rail specific systems and project/procurement knowledge to assist in the delivery of £8M of assets to the client’s requirements From April 2006 to June 2011 (5 years 3 months) Communications, Control & Integration Engineer @ I was responsible for the assurance and delivery of all communications assets on site at White City Depot for my client Multiplex, as well as the delivery of signalling control changes for the Central Line Control Centre (Wood Lane). This involved the utilisation of Rail specific knowledge to assist in ensuring that the designs worked from end to end. From October 2005 to February 2006 (5 months) Project Manager (Network Rail, Control Room & Transmission Interfaces) @ Connect Project, London Underground; I was responsible for the project delivery of three aspects of the Connect Project (Digital Tetra Radio for my client London Underground); Firstly, I was responsible for all aspects of the Control Room works. This was a stand-alone £10M project within the overall project and included the development, supply, installation, commissioning and acceptance of all enabling works in LUL’s control rooms. Tasks included project contractual negotiation with the InfraCos, strategic review meetings with the client (Operations and Chief Engineer), co-ordination of the Human Factors elements plus the design review and approvals of all the contractor’s equipment to be installed in LUL & Network Rail Control Rooms. Secondly, I was responsible as the LUL liaison with Network Rail, where I managed the negotiation of any legal works agreements and leases. This included strategic review meetings with the Network Rail, the co-ordination of the design review and approvals of all the contractor’s equipment to be installed on Network Rail land. This also meant relating yellow book guidelines to LUL processes. In addition, I was responsible for identifying and resolving the initial project delivery hold-points relating to transmission equipment installation. From September 2001 to October 2005 (4 years 2 months) Contract Implementation Support Executive (Trains) @ Development, negotiation and execution of the PPP contract between LUL and Infra Co JNP during shadow running From May 2001 to August 2001 (4 months) Project Engineer, Field Designs and Implementation @ Connect Project, London Underground; My tasks included co-ordination of the design review and approvals of all the contractor’s equipment to be installed in the field. I also developed Connect’s Quality Assurance procedures and provided assurance to LUL for the contractors work on Railtrack property. The Connect Quality procedures were set up according to the LUL generic assurance standard E1008; whilst checking all the individual standards listed in the Connect contract and determining the appropriate assurance required. LUL Connects Assurance was one of the first Assurance regimes to be signed-off by the Chief Engineer within LUL. From November 2000 to April 2001 (6 months) JLE's Communications Asset Control Manager @ JLEP, London Underground; Duties included the close out of design snags against the JLE’s Communication & Control systems. As a part of this task, I was responsible for the production, review and close out of asset registers, deviations to the Communications Systems Design Particular Specifications, Equipment Spares, As Built documentation and Operation & Maintenance Manuals. I also covered areas of design compliance and completion against client requirements From December 1999 to November 2000 (1 year) Senior Communications and Control System Engineer (Jubilee & East London Line) @ Responsible for the review of Communications and Control System designs on behalf of LUL, with a view to their suitability to LUL’s Line Engineering, Maintenance and Operations departments. This included the translation of the designs into a maintenance strategy and facilitating the start-up of a 24hr Engineering & Maintenance team maintaining Signalling Control and SCADA performance. Aligned to this task I was also responsible for the management of the Control and Communications Systems maintenance contract (£15M) and assisted in the signalling control maintenance contract (£13M). This role also entailed understanding of the compliance and completion process applicable under the works plant regulations, before receiving the assets from the Jubilee Line Extension project itself. From July 1996 to December 1999 (3 years 6 months) Various Positions @ Position: Development & Standards Engineer In the establishment of a new group, my role was defining the strategies and best practices for operational technicians and the automation requirements for Provinces Water. This led to my initiation of a £5 Million Capital investment project in a unified approach to automation. Concurrently I worked on the introduction of a £3 Million project for a new Provinces Wide Area SCADA system. Position: Middle Thames Electronics Supervisor I managed a team of 10 Operational Electronics Technicians who installed and maintained Instrumentation Control & Automation systems. I advised on new applications for technology, monitored & enhanced the quality of ICA service where possible. This initiated a major re-think and subsequent investment into networkable programmable logic controllers (SCADA). Using a capital budget of £250k I planned, monitored and directed various automation projects whilst utilising existing staff levels and skills. Position: Operations and Commissioning Supervisor Whilst supervising the operational staff on the London Water Ring Main, I was integral in the planning and commissioning of its northern sections. This meant I contributed to inspections, commissioning strategy and also supervised instrumentation/electronic repairs on SCADA equipment for power control of 11KV/3.3KV distribution boards and Weir variable speed water pumps. From July 1992 to June 1996 (4 years) Graduate Trainee @ Mainly conducted work within the Cockpit Section at the Military Aircraft Division in Kingston Upon Thames. From August 1991 to July 1992 (1 year)

B.Eng Hons, Engineering and Engineering Systems @ University of Portsmouth From 1988 to 1991 HND, Computer Aided Engineering @ Southampton Institute of Higher Education From 1987 to 1988 Stefano Saccomani is skilled in: Rail, Light Rail, Commissioning, Railway Systems, Engineering, Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Delivery, Integration, Software Documentation, Signalling, System Integration Testing, Control System Development, Railway, Rolling Stock