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Tanya Galliara
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
I went to Stanburn Primary School, Park High School, Watford Grammer School for Girls, and University College London
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Qualifications:
9 GCSES: Maths, English Language, English Literature, Double Science, History, French, Sociology, Design Realisation
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Work History:
Deloitte and Touche Accountancy, Atkins, WSP, AWE, UKAEA, Systra, Jacobs, East West Rail
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Current Job:
Operational Systems Integration Executive
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Employer:
I work for East West Rail: https://eastwestrail.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImcmV5dWB6QIVGLLtCh0UcQ0LEAAYASAAEgLvY_D_BwE
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About Me
I'm working in the Rail Industry, and started off as a Mechanical Engineer. I am Charted with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. I currently work as a Systems Engineer, and and certified with the International Council of Systems Engineers.
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I’m working in the Rail Industry, and started off as a Mechanical Engineer. I am Charted with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. I currently work as a Systems Engineer, and and certified with the International Council of Systems Engineers.
I love near Reading with my husband. We have two Springer Spaniels. I volunteer with GirlGuiding UK as a Brownie Leader.
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My Work
I make sure that the things my company will make meet what my customers want. Part of this is making sure the items are safe, and to make sure that the best ideas are being used.
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I work for a company called East West Rail. We are working to provide a new train service between Oxford and Cambridge. We will be using some of the existing stations and rail route that is currently there. We also will be building some new stations and train track. We will need to get some new trains to use on this route.
My job is to make sure that all of these components work together, that they can be used by different groups of people, such as staff (such as train drivers) and customers, and that it is safe to use by everyone.
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My Typical Day: I like to go to the office early so I can get ready for meetings. I talk to lots of people who are doing the detailed work. I check that this work is answering the questions of how to build the best possible railway. Sometimes I go out to look at things which are being built or tested. I also check how staff and customers are going to use the new stations or trains.
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I usually get to the office around 7:30am. My typical day can vary. Some days, I may have lots of meetings, other days I may go to visit a location. The types of locations I go to visit, include stations, railway track, train depots, and training locations.
The meetings and the visits are all important because I am gathering evidence to show that the new railway is being built correctly. The evidence comes in the form of drawings, calculations, photos, test results and many similar items. I talk to the people who are doing this detailed work and understand what they are doing, why they are doing it, and if it meets the needs of the customers who will use the railway.
Another important part of my job is to make sure the questions my team have to answer are the right questions. For example, if we need a train which has space for a wheelchair, then I make sure that the train manufacturer answers questions like, “is there room for the wheel chair to come through the door” or for the station staff: “will this passenger have enough time to get on the train?”
A third part of my job is to make sure that all the different systems will work together. For example, that the train will run on the train track, or that it is easy to use all the facilities at the station. It also includes interfaces like making sure that there is a good bus service to help people travel to get to the station, and to get back home.
If I am working in the office, I will normally finish around 4:30pm before going home. If I am going to visit a location, my start and finish times may be different, because I may need to travel to a different place.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
approachable, thoughtful, curious
What's the best thing you've done in your career?
Build a model railway with school children in Derby
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
My father, and my school teachers
What was your favourite subject at school?
English
What did you want to be after you left school?
An author, lawyer or Engineer
Were you ever in trouble at school?
yes
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
To be a historian
Who is your favourite singer or band?
My favourite band is Dr Hook
What's your favourite food?
Vegatable Samosas
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Go gliding
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Have some more dogs, be able to take them to work with me, and to have more time for travelling
Tell us a joke.
Why did the girl smear peanut butter on the road? To go with the traffic jam!
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