Mike Taylor
Principal Consultant
Mike is an international expert in systems engineering, assurance and signalling technology on complex rail and infrastructure programs. He has over 25 years of experience working throughout Australia, Asia and the Middle East.
Mike has worked in senior technical and management positions on significant projects worth over $20 billion across multiple stages of the project life-cycle. He has partnered with transport agencies, engineering firms, and international clients to plan, deliver, and assure high-performing systems.
Experience Overview
Mike has delivered signalling, train control, communications, systems integration, and SESA services on major transport infrastructure projects. He is skilled in managing complex multi-disciplinary teams, driving business growth, and leading bidding and project delivery across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Mike has a proven ability to develop comprehensive systems
engineering frameworks, execute risk analyses, and align technical strategy with client and regulatory requirements. His recent work focuses on metro system integration, digital systems advisory, and consulting for large transport agencies and private operators.
Technical Experience
Mike brings deep technical expertise across rail systems, engineering, project delivery, software, and business development. Demonstrated on complex infrastructure programs globally, his experience includes:
- Rail Signalling: CBTC, ETCS Levels 1 & 2, ATP, ATO, SIL2/SIL4 safety standards
- Systems Engineering & Integration: Requirements Management, Interface Control, RAM, HF, ISA, V&V, Safety Assurance
- Project Delivery: Program & Project Management, Agile Development, Risk Analysis
- Software & Digital Systems: Distributed Systems, Simulation, Systems Architecture
- Business Development: Bid Leadership, Stakeholder Relations, Contract & Financial Management
Key skills
- Rail Signalling (CBTC, ETCS)
- Systems Engineering & Assurance
- Systems Integration
- Rail Systems (SCADA, Comms, PSD)
- Safety Assurance & Certification
- Independent Certification
- Technical Governance
- Requirements Management & V&V
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Engineering
- Fellow, Engineers Australia (FIEAust)
- Member, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (MIRSE)
- Member, International Council on Systems Engineering (MINCOSE)
Profession
Rail Systems Consultant
