Wayne Chang

Senior rail signaling and train control expert with 19+ years of experience in safety-critical urban rail transit systems, specializing in CBTC, fully automated train operation (GoA4/ATO), interlocking, OCC/ATS integration, and RAMS/SIL safety assurance. Recognized as a Professor-level Senior Engineer (Senior Professional Title) and appointed as Deputy Chief Engineer (technical management appointment issued by formal HR order) at a national-level rail transit design institute, providing system-level technical authority for architecture definition, safety governance, and multi-vendor, cross-disciplinary integration. Proven track record in delivering and governing large-scale metro projects, underpinned by deep technical expertise in multi-vendor CBTC systems, including Alstom Urbalis 888, Thales SELTRAC (Inductive & Wi-Fi), and Siemens Trainguard MT.

Currently seeking to contribute to global rail infrastructure evolution, including LRT expansions, inter-city networks, and heavy-haul freight line projects.

Professor-level Senior Engineer & Deputy Chief Engineer - China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd. (FSDI)

(2025-12)

Promoted to the highest technical rank in the Chinese system.

Hold Superior

Responsibility for the technical governance of the Signaling & Communication Institute. Act as the Final Design Authority for large-scale rail transit projects across multiple regions in China (South China, East China, Northwest, etc.). Responsible for setting technical policy, approving key signalling and integrated control system designs, resolving major safety-critical interface issues, and providing technical governance for project teams. Decisions affect multiple metro and railway projects rather than a single deliverable or individual project.

Signalling Engineer (Owner's Representative) - Rio Tinto (Simfer Branch), Guinea / FSDI - Guinea

(2025-08)

Currently seconded to Rio Tinto for the Simandou Railway Project. Exercise Responsible Experience by managing the EPC contractor's delivery of signalling systems. Duties include technical oversight of installation, T&C, and ensuring strict adherence to high-standard HSE protocols while maintaining compliance with project specifications.

Senior Engineer & Deputy Chief Engineer - China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd. (FSDI)

(2023-03 - 2025-11)

Exercised Senior Responsibility by leading the technical review and approval of signaling and Integrated Supervisory Control Systems (ISCS). Managed professional technical standards for the institute and served as the lead approver for major lines now successfully in operation, including Guangzhou Line 3 East Ext, Line 5 East Ext, and Line 14 II.

Deputy Director & Institute Chief Engineer - China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd. (FSDI)

(2019-01 - 2023-02)

Held Senior Responsibility for technical quality and team management. Served as the lead technical reviewer/approver for signalling systems and integrated systems.

• Signalling Systems: Xi'an Line16, Chongqing Line 7, Xiamen Line 6, Xiamen Line 9, among others
• Integrated Systems: ISCS for Qingdao Line 2 Extension
• FAO Leadership: Led the FAO task force, publishing the Xi'an Line 16 monograph and achieving industry-wide standardization

Senior Engineer / Lead Project Engineer - China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd. (FSDI)

(2016-12 - 2018-12)

Exercised increased autonomy and professional responsibility in managing the end-to-end lifecycle for Lanzhou Lines 1 & 2 and Xi'an Line 4. This encompassed the strategic management of tendering/bidding processes, design liaison, contract negotiations, and the execution of detailed construction design for signaling systems. Led and mentored a high-performing team of junior engineers in spearheading the comprehensive signaling design for major urban transit expansions.

Delivered and governed large-scale international metro projects, leveraging deep multi-vendor CBTC expertise across platforms including Alstom Urbalis, Thales SELTRAC (Inductive & Wi-Fi), and Siemens Trainguard MT.

• Led comprehensive signaling design for Guangzhou Metro Line 13 (Phase II), Line 3 (East Extension), Line 5 (East Extension), Line 14 (Phase II), and Line 8 (North-North Extension)

Engineer / Lead Project Engineer - China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd. (FSDI)

(2011-12 - 2016-11)

Exercised dual technical roles showing broad expertise.

• Signalling & COCC Lead: Acted as the overall Lead Engineer for Lanzhou Metro Line 1 and the Lanzhou Control Center (COCC). Responsible for the initial system architecture, signalling scheme design, and multi-line coordination
• Concurrently performed the construction design of ISCS, FAS, and BAS for Chongqing Line 6 (Phases I & II)

Signalling Supervision Engineer - China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd. (FSDI)

(2008-04 - 2010-01)

Provided site-based Responsible Experience during the first phase of Guangzhou Line 5. Drafted signalling supervision plans, conducted site inspections, and managed final acceptance testing and commissioning documentation.

Assistant Engineer / Graduate Trainee - China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd. (FSDI)

(2006-07 - 2011-11)

Initial Training & Career Development. Participated in mainline railway projects including Datong-Baotou and Xiangyang-Chongqing lines. Gained early international experience on the Nigeria Railway Project, focusing on signaling layout and circuit design.