Desmond Wright

Desmond Wright has a strong background in the transportation industry with expertise in technology, innovation, and data-driven strategies. Desmond is currently the Head of IT and IT Transformation at EuroMaint Rail AB, where they are responsible for leading the company's technology and transformation strategy. Prior to this role, Desmond held various positions at WSP i Sverige, including Head of Analytic and Innovation and Digitalisation Lead. In these roles, they provided business and technical advisory services to clients, focusing on data-driven asset management strategies and creating intelligent transportation systems. Before joining WSP, Desmond worked at Bombardier Transportation as a Project Manager and Project Engineering Manager, where they successfully delivered projects and managed engineering aspects for railway vehicle projects. Desmond also has experience at Tube Lines as a Lead Design Engineer and Discipline Engineer, Network Architect, overseeing the design and implementation of railway station projects and communications interfaces. Desmond began their career at Bombardier Transportation UK as a Specialist Engineer.

Desmond Wright's education history includes a number of degrees and certifications. In 1998, they began their undergraduate studies at the University of Sussex, where they pursued a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with North American Studies. Desmond completed their MEng degree in this field in 2002.

In 2004, Desmond attended Loughborough University and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, which they completed in 2006. Additionally, in 2000 and 2001, they spent some time at Penn State University, where they pursued another MEng degree in Engineering.

Desmond also holds several certifications. In 2019, they obtained a Professional Certificate in Data Science from IBM via Coursera. In 2018, they completed a Cyber Security Specialization from New York University via Coursera. Furthermore, they achieved an IPMA Level D certification from the International Project Management Association in 2009.

Desmond has recently obtained several certifications related to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. These include the AWS IoT certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner Essentials, and the Machine Learning Specialization from the University of Washington via Coursera. Desmond has also been awarded the Chartered Engineer (CEng) credential by the Institute of Engineering and Technology in the UK.

There is a mention of "SLGS" in Desmond's education history, but further details about this institution, degree, or field of study are not provided.