European Southern Observatory
Robert Hamilton is an experienced Programme Manager specializing in Quality and Information Systems at the European Southern Observatory since July 2010. With a background in Enterprise Resource Planning as a consultant, Robert has effectively bridged the gap between IT systems and operational needs, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Prior experience includes serving as Infrastructure Manager at Poupart, where Robert managed IT infrastructure for a leading fresh produce company, and roles at Harlow Group as Systems Administrator and Materials & Production Controller, following an engineering apprenticeship that culminated in a National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Robert's academic foundation includes studies at Anglia Ruskin University from 1997 to 1999.
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European Southern Observatory
ESO, the European Southern Observatory, is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO provides state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and is supported by 16 member-states along with the host state of Chile and with Australia as a Strategic Partner. ESO's main mission, laid down in the 1962 Convention, is to provide state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and astrophysicists, allowing them to conduct front-line science in the best conditions. By building and operating a suite of the world's most powerful ground-based astronomical telescopes enabling important scientific discoveries, ESO offers numerous possibilities for technology spin-off and transfer, together with high technology contract opportunities and is a dramatic showcase for European industry. Whilst the Headquarters (comprising the scientific, technical and administrative centre of the organisation) are located in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO operates, in addition to the Santiago Centre, three unique observing sites in Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor.