Lars Oppermann
About Lars Oppermann
Lars Oppermann is a Technical Director at Saab, with a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary. He has extensive experience in air traffic management and systems engineering, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as skyguide, Thales Australia, and Airservices Australia.
Work at Saab
Lars Oppermann has been serving as the Technical Director at Saab since 2021. His role involves overseeing technical operations and projects within the company, which is located in Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden. His experience in various engineering and technical leadership positions contributes to Saab's mission in the defense and security sector.
Education and Expertise
Lars Oppermann studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calgary, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in designing end-to-end air traffic control systems, including human-machine interfaces and various surveillance technologies.
Background
Lars Oppermann has extensive experience in the aviation and air traffic management sectors. He began his career at Raytheon as a Test Engineer and later worked as a Field Support Engineer. His roles at skyguide and Thales Australia further developed his skills in systems engineering and project management, leading to positions of increasing responsibility.
Achievements
Oppermann has been involved in significant projects, including the SYSAT initiative, which aims to modernize and digitize air traffic control towers in France, starting with Parisian airports. His strong background in safety analysis, particularly ESSAR, emphasizes his commitment to integrating Safety by Design and Security by Design principles in his work.
Leadership and Coaching
Lars Oppermann is an IECL certified level 1 coach, focusing on developing leadership skills. His coaching expertise complements his technical background, allowing him to effectively lead teams and enhance communication in international projects, as he is fluent in both English and French.