Fabrice Darnel Sheik Amamuddy

• Instrument Flight Rules (IFR): Guided aircraft operating under instrument flight rules, coordinating departure and arrival sequences, and maintaining required separation between aircraft to ensure safety.
• Visual Flight Rules (VFR): Managed and assisted aircraft operating under visual flight rules, ensuring safe routing and compliance with local and international regulations.
• Ground Movement: Controlled the movement of aircraft on runways and taxiways, coordinating with maintenance and other ground services, to enable smooth flow and minimise delays.
• Drone Traffic Control: Oversaw the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems (drones) within controlled airspace, implementing procedures in line with regulations, and coordinating with other aerial activities.
• Coordination and Communication: Collaborated closely with other controllers, pilots, and various aviation agencies to manage air traffic flow, responding to emergencies and unforeseen circumstances efficiently.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to all relevant national and international aviation standards, regulations, and procedures to uphold the highest level of safety and efficiency.
• Continuous Learning and Development: Engaged in ongoing training and professional development to stay abreast of the latest advancements in aviation technology, regulations, and best practices in air traffic control.

In this multifaceted role, as an Aerodrome Controller, I served at maintaining the fluidity and safety of air traffic, leveraging expertise in various flight rules and ground coordination. By ensuring compliance with regulations and utilizing the latest technology, I fostered efficient and secure aviation operations.

Software Engineer Intern, R&D Department - Thales LAS, France

• Specialisation in AI for Air Traffic Management (ATM): Worked on the cutting-edge development of AI algorithms using Deep Reinforcement Learning for Air Traffic Conflict Detection and Resolution.
• AI Development & Testing: Designed, implemented, and tested AI models tailored to specific ATM solutions, contributing to advancements in air traffic safety and efficiency.
• ATC Expertise: Leveraged knowledge as an Air Traffic Controller (ATC) to validate solutions produced by AI models, enhancing their real-world applicability.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Introduced the team to various ATM concepts, fostering collaboration between technical and domain experts, and ensuring alignment with industry needs and standards.
• Innovation & Problem-Solving: Engaged in innovative problem-solving and research, positioning Thales LAS at the forefront of AI applications in aviation.
• Technology Utilisation: Utilised state-of-the-art tools and methodologies in machine learning, contributing to the continuous growth of Thales LAS's technological capabilities.

Through this internship, I combined my background in AI & Robotics with ATC expertise to contribute to the development of next-generation ATM solutions, facilitating safer and more effective air traffic management.

• Guidance Through Key Phases: Mentored students through critical stages of their dissertation journey, including Topic Selection, Research Proposal formulation, Dissertation writing, and comprehensive assessment.
• Broad Subject Expertise: Supervised research across various subjects such as quality assurance literacy, customer satisfaction, logistics, cyber security literacy, stress management, customer perception, and project management.
• Industry-Specific Supervision: Provided tailored guidance across diverse fields including the textile industry, construction industry, quality assurance in the engineering sector, banking sector, education, and human resource management sector, adapting approaches to meet industry-specific requirements.
• Methodological Support: Assisted students in employing both Qualitative and Quantitative research methods, ensuring robust data analysis aligned with academic standards.
• Instrument Design Assistance: Guided students in designing effective data collection instruments, fostering critical thinking, and analytical skills, enhancing the overall quality and reliability of their research.
• Assessment & Feedback: Conducted thorough assessments of students' work, providing constructive feedback and direction, ensuring alignment with academic excellence and industry relevance.

• Support to Oceanic Controller: Acted as an essential supporting unit to the Oceanic Controller, contributing to the safe and orderly management of air traffic within the Mauritian airspace.
• Emergency Assistance Coordination: Played a key role in providing timely assistance to relevant parties during emergencies, ensuring efficient coordination for search and rescue operations.
• Flight Plan Management & Database Maintenance: Responsible for meticulous flight plan management, including updating the EUROCAT flight plan database, thereby enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of flight operations.

• Coordinated Operations Across Departments: Spearheaded daily coordination between the dyeing, finishing, planning, and marketing departments, as well as subcontractors, to align production status and set targeted daily objectives.
• Customer Portfolio Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of customers, overseeing fabric prototyping, production, and yarn ordering processes, ensuring timely delivery and meeting specific client requirements.
• Technical Support & Feasibility Studies: Provided specialised technical support to customers, conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for new fabric development, ensuring compatibility with client needs and production capabilities.
• Pricing & Subcontractor Oversight: Determined and negotiated pricing for all commissioned works performed by subcontractors, balancing quality assurance with cost efficiency, and contributing to the overall profitability of operations.

• Feasibility Study & Prototyping: Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies and prototyping for a diverse portfolio of customers, translating creative concepts into practical garment designs.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensured strict quality assurance by adhering to European Union standards, including compliance with Chemical Substances REACH regulations, safeguarding product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Critical Path Management: Led critical path management for product development, overseeing material testing and bulk production, ensuring timely progress and alignment with design specifications and quality standards.
• Bulk Production Launch & Validation: Successfully launched and validated bulk productions, rigorously assessing conformity with the bill of materials, enhancing operational efficiency and product consistency.