Nicolás Alves

Nicolás Alves is an experienced professional in railway systems and safety, currently serving as a Technical Advisor in Railway Systems and Safety at the Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas since March 2024. Previously, Nicolás held positions including Head of Railway Safety at DBCC Transport, where responsibilities encompassed developing and managing a railway safety management system, and providing technical advice on signaling and railway safety at the Corporación Nacional para el Desarrollo. Nicolás's career also includes consulting roles in electrical engineering and contributions to innovative technology projects in agriculture and electronics. Educational qualifications include a postgraduate degree in Railroad and Railway Transportation from the University of Birmingham and a degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de la República, among other coursework in railway transportation.