Jaymin Patel

Professional Profile: With more than 20 years of professional experience gained in the design and development of software systems for a variety of processing and control applications. I have worked on a wide range of hardware platforms and have experience of programming in a number of languages. I have also worked for a number of years on defence-related applications and am familiar with the formal development methodologies and requirements necessary to support a quality controlled development environment. I have extensive experience in a variety of fields within Air Traffic Management Systems both in the development and Online Operational Support and Maintenance of important ATM processing functions (Flight Data Processing [FDP], Meteorological and Aeronautical Information Services [MET/AIS], Operational Display System [ODS], Operational Monitoring and Control System [OMC] and Surveillance Data Processing Systems [SDP]) and within this domain, I have also gained many years experience in the areas of Software Programming and Software Test and Validation and Quality Management. I have been employed by EUROCONTROL, in Prague, where I have been involved in writing ATM system specifications and supporting the development of the CEATS Project (Central European Air Traffic System). More recently, I have assisted with the technical analysis of the operational concepts and airspace design for the Functional Airspace Block within Central Europe [FAB CE] and provided an important contribution to the definition of the Data Processing system requirements and technical concepts helping ANSPs to achieve convergence and harmonisation between their systems to support inter and intra FAB wide operational concepts. I have also been employed by EUROCONTROL/CFMU, where I have been involved with writing the Call for Tender and Technical Specifications for the Call Sign Similarity Tool, to address the Call Sign Confusion hazard as identified in the European Action Plan for Air Ground Communications Safety. I have also been involved with writing specifications for a web portlet application to be integrated into the CFMU Network Operations Plan [NOP] Portal. Currently I have been working on documentation to capture existing system functionality and any planned future developments to support preparation of System Requirements Specification document and in the future to help produce other documentation needed for evidence for Safety for a small ATC Company in Prague who provides ATC Systems for Fall-Back, By-Pass, Flight Information Services and Flight Billing to the Air Navigation Service Providers.

Skill Base Summary: Experience in working within different international ANSP environments and cultures covering ATM systems, system specifications, performance validation, acceptance testing and ongoing development support. Thorough understanding of ATC operational needs gained through years of interaction at a working level and able to translate these needs into practical ATM specifications, configuration management and support plans Good inter-personal and negotiation skills with both controllers and engineers. Detailed knowledge of the operation and architecture of several different international ATM systems. In depth system knowledge gained by working at different levels within the ATM support chain including; system manufacture and implementation (Thales, Siemens-Plessey), ANSPs operational environments (Austro-Control, Maastricht UAC) and regional support planning and strategies (EUROCONTROL). Working knowledge of a number of Pan European ATM programmes, including; FABs and several future initiatives in the area of Operational Flight Data and Processing Systems. Practical experience of Operational Display Systems, FDP, RDP, AIS and modern HMI processing gained over many years experience in the test, evaluation, upgrade, configuration management and operational commissioning of several large ATM systems. Practical working knowledge of a variety of different hardware platforms and software languages and proven success record and experience in leading, managing and directing the work of others in a software system development and test environment. Summary of Experience Jul-2010 to date Freelance Consultancy Work and Documentation Preparation of High Level Functional Documentation for the Fall-Back CWP Information Display Processing [IDP] System to capture existing system functionality and any planned future developments to support preparation of System Requirements Specification document and other traceability documents for evidence for Software Safety Assurance Level Compliance. Nov-2008 Jul-2010 Eurocontrol Central Flow Management Unit [CFMU] Support and Preparation of Requirements and Features Specification for Call Sign Similarity Tool [CSST]. Support and Preparation of the Call for Tender Specifications for the Call Sign Similarity Tool Development, requiring liaison with various domains of CFMU Engineering Team. Support and Preparation of the tender evaluation phase Support to development activities with the selected supplier. Sep-2003 Jul-2008 Eurocontrol Central European Air Traffic Services [CEATS] (in Pragues CEATS Strategy Planning and Development Unit [CSPDU] I have supported and contributed to a variety of activities and projects which involved working and liaising with various working groups both from the ANSPs of the CEATS/FAB CE projects and EUROCONTROL Pan-European Projects. FUNCTIONAL AIRSPACE BLOCK FOR CENTRAL EUROPE [FAB CE]: Support and preparation of the Technical impact analysis of FAB CE Airspace Design, Operational and Contingency concepts on ANSP ATM systems; Technical solutions and harmonisation opportunities for FAB CE ANSPs; and Technical Roadmap for the convergence of systems within FAB CE. CEATS UPPER AREA CONTROL CENTRE ATM SYSTEM [CEATS UAC]: Support and preparation of Functional Technical Specification [FTS] and high level interface specification guidelines Preparation of the Test, Validation and Verification Specifications for the ATM system to support the system testing and acceptance process. Provided technical support to Operational Concept and Requirements for the CEATS Civil/Military Coordination Project. Performed gap analysis of existing ANSP ATM Legacy System to the Pan-European Target ATM System Logical Architecture [OATA/SESAR] for the CEATS ANSPs (Austria, Hungary and Slovakia) and provided recommendations for a transition path to achieve alignment/convergence. CEATS REGIONAL SYSTEMS: Support and preparation of a High Level Technical Concepts and Architectures of Regional systems (Regional ATM System Architecture, Regional ATM Environmental Database system, Technical Monitoring and Control, Software Maintenance and Development Platform). EUROCONTROL PAN-EUROPEAN PROJECTS: Support and contribution to EUROCONTROLs Pan-European Target ATM System Logical Architecture [OATA/SESAR] Acted as a link with various EUROCONTROL projects for future ATM system evolutions: Dynamic Management of European Airspace [DMEAN] SESAR ATM system Architecture Flight Object Interoperability Proposed Standard [FOIPS] May-2002 Sep-2003 Swiss Air Traffic Control System (ATMAS) Preparations of FAT/SAT Acceptance Test Specification for the E2000 product requirements for the Swiss Air Traffic Control System. Write/de-bug and execute tests, identify and clarify requirement anomalies, support team members with less experience. Jan-2002 May-2002 EGNOS (European Geo-Stationary Navigation Overlay System) Preparation of acceptance tests for the Assembly, Integration and Validation Platform (AIVP) for the EGNOS Ground Segment and System. The Platforms goal was to provide integration and verification of the EGNOS subsystems by simulating the ground segment components and space segment messages. Jan-2001 Dec-2001 Eurocontrol Operational Input and Display System (Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre) Preparation of the FAT/SAT Acceptance Test Specification for the New Operational Input and Display System (ODS) and Operational Monitoring and Control System (OMC). Customer liaisons to identify and agree tests to be conducted at system level. Execute/demonstrate tests with the customer on site. Mar-2000 Jan-2001 Swedish Air Traffic Control System S2K (based in Paris and Sweden) Performance Testing for Swedish E2000 ATC system under maximum system load:- Customer liaisons to identify and agree tests to be conducted at system level. Preparation of Test Specifications and Test Document. Execute/demonstrate the tests with the customer on site. Nov 1989 Mar-2000 Vienna Air Traffic Control System (based in Vienna) ATC Operational Input and Display System HMI Application for the new Controller Working Positions (CWP):- Requirement analysis and clarification to produce requirements documents. Test & Integration: - testing prior to and after software build state delivery. Preparation of Test Specification and Test Acceptance Documentation. Customer Acceptance Testing (Q.A.) for operational use. Signatory for Q.A. software delivery. Flight Data Processing (FDP) Software Application:- Applications and Systems Programming, Initial code testing. Test & Integration: - testing prior to and after software build state delivery. Software code Documentation. Preparation of Test Specifications and Test Acceptance Documents. Customer Acceptance Testing (Q.A.) for operational use. Signatory for Q.A. software delivery. Customer requirements analysis, clarification and documentation. Liaison throughout to clarify the requirements and implementation with the Customers management and engineers, the Companys management and engineers and the User groups management and Air Traffic Controllers. Oct 1988 Nov 1989 Portuguese Air Command and Control System (PoACCS ) [NATO] Simulation software Team Leader for the PoACCS Project and in overall charge of the Simulation software facility. Requirement analysis to produce a detailed functional design document. Implementation of the software design. Test specification and Testing of the software. Training 4 customer Military Officers to maintain and modify software. Consultant/adviser on adapting the Simulation software to other in-house projects specific needs. Jul 1988 Oct 1988 ADA Transition Investigation for the RTL/2 based system product Investigation of an ADA based system product, working with the ALSYS PC based compiler. Nov 1987 - Jul 1988 Danish Naval Frigate Radar Data Processing System Multi-Processor Plot Extractor:- Programmed the Stationary Plot Filter software and associated simulation test software. Programmed the Alerts and Error Reporting for the Multi-Processor Plot Extractor. Feb 1987 Nov 1987 Landing Platform Dock (LPD) Tracking System Programmed and tested the system software interface between the LPD Radar Tracking software and the Radar System software of the customer. Programmed and tested the emulation software for the interface to test the LPD Tracking software (in-house prior to delivery). Customer Liaison for Tracking software Integration and site Acceptance. Sep 1986 Feb 1987 Air Defence Monitoring Facility (ADMF) Programmed the HDLC Link Message Handling (X25).