Project 01
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Project Name Digital Simulation Laboratory (DSL) |
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Client Public Works and Government Services Canada, Head Office |
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Duration May 1992 – October 2001 [9 years] – Please see project no 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 description further below |
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Roles and Functions: Founded and led the Digital Simulation Laboratory (DSL) to support the development of architectural and engineering projects through applied research. DSL’s contributions to significant technological developments have had a positive impact on Public Works and Government Services Canada on the national and international scenes. The cornerstone of this success story was based on strong leadership, significant individual contribution and rigorous application of a cost-recovery model without neglecting a customer service orientation. Over a 10-year period has demonstrated the ability to lead, establish partnerships and apply strategic thinking and decision making to deliver over 100 projects. Responsible for the management and integration of various IT fields, such as web, IT infrastructure, telecommunications, GIS, systems development and support maintenance services. Some of the projects produced from 1992 to 2001 are described below a complete project listing has been included in the Appendix B of this document. |
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Contribution of the proposed resource to the project |
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Support adjustment or completed re-design of business process with consideration of organizational role and responsibility (RACI), Preventive and Detective Control and technological support system (Develop Prototype and Proof of Concept). Established a sustainable process mapping and process analytic system recognized as an effective “world class” Value Stream Sytem integration by independent Shingo Institute. Process Analytic “drill down” searching algorithm provide ability to identify Business Owner, Activites and/or Decision Control point including upstream or downstream dependencies. Functionalities linked to problem-solving systems, is supporting systemical thinking and simulation to avoid negative impact, prior to the deployment of successful process enhancement.
Project no 01.1 |
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Project Name Simulation Parliament Hill, 3D information management – Ottawa |
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Duration 1997 to 2000 [~ 3 years] |
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Project Desription: Planned and developed a strategy to support a 12 year, $250M renovation project of Parliament Hill through Digital Simulation. Developed the mid and long-term digital technology strategies to support the technical and financial requirements of Parliament Hill’s business objectives. |
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Scope and Objective: Supervised the applied research, development and production of a photorealistic 3D model of Parliament Hill. Produced and supported a series of renovation proposals, which help accelerate the approval process. |
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Dollar Value: ~ From $ 300K to $1,2M annual operating budget |
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Contribution of the proposed resource to the project Furthermore, a series of strategic plan were developed and submitted on an annual basis to establish new strategy plan for DSL and report achievement of the previous year. |
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Deliverables: The application of the latest digital technology has proven to be beneficial to accelerate the approval of multiple renovation projects on the Hill. To named a few, it was instrumental to pursuer the development and approval of the renovation of the West Block, Parliament Library, CBUS project and long term development plan for the hill. Also the integration of the potential used of the consolidated 3D model was based on a typical PWGSC project management live cycle. Potential operational risk were identified and therefore appropriate mitigation strategy were developed to minimize the residual risk. This innovative approach was also has been recognized for it innovative characteristic by the national media. |
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Reference: Contact is retired |
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Project no 01.2 |
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Project Name Consolidation National Capital 3D model – Ottawa |
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Duration 1999 [~ 9 months] |
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Project Desription: Consolidation of all the 3D model of the city structures of the Ottawa and Hull core area into a single digital model. Based on common technical characteristic, the 3D model originally developed by Toronto University for the benefit of the National Capital Commission and the 3D model of the Parliament Hill of produced by PWGSC were identified as good candidate for a consolidation initiative. |
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Scope and Objective: One of the objective was to ensure the integrity of a single 3D model source of the city structures of the Ottawa and Hull core area. The second goal was to provided 3D modeling service at lower operational cost. In 1999, negotiated and successfully concluded an agreement with the National Capital Commission to consolidate into a single 3D model the existing 3D volumetric database (originally developed by Toronto University). This agreement provided at a lower cost a complete 3D computerized model of the city structures of the Ottawa and Hull core area. |
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Dollar Value: Saving of ~$200K per year |
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Contribution of the proposed resource to the project I wrote and developed the organizational strategic plan to facilitate the agreement between three parties (NCC, Toronto University and PWGSC) to consolidated all the 3D model. I conducted a series of debriefing session with senior official at Toronto University and National Capital commission to communicate the proposed agreement. In order of reflecting all parties interest, PWGSC’s strategic plan accordingly was updated. Also the integration of the potential used of the consolidated 3D model was based on a typical PWGSC project management live cycle. Potential legal and operational risk were identified, and therefore mitigation strategy were developed and were embed in the agreement. |
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Deliverables: In 1999, an agreement with the National Capital Commission and Toronto University was successfully reach to consolidate all the city structures of the Ottawa and Hull core area into a single 3D model. |
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Reference: Contact is retired |
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Project no 01.3 |
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Project Name Canada Embassy in Berlin – Architectural Competition – Germany |
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Duration 1997 – 1998 [~ 2 years] |
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Project Desription: Researched marketed, negotiated, developed and supervised the implementation an innovative strategy to support an international architectural competition for the new Canadian embassy in Berlin. Based on GIS database in Berlin, a two-fold strategy included 3D modeling of the city to assist the selected firms to develop their proposals. Modelling of five proposals generated a series of rendering, physical models and sun and shadow analysis. This initiative facilitated non-biased decision-making by an international jury. |
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Scope and Objective: Development and implement, within a typical PWGSC project management live cycle, the integration of an architectural international competition supported by the latest digital technology. |
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Dollar Value: ~ Estimated construction cost $ 80M |
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Contribution of the proposed resource to the project Wrote and developed the organizational strategic plan to facilitate the implementation of this proposed innovative approach. Has regularly debriefed senior management, to report project progress and, accordingly to feedback received, made appropriate adjustment. |
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Deliverables: With the assistance of a 3D digital model, an international jury was capable to review five anonymous proposals without the intervention of additional external resources, which could have potentially compromised their independence. |
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Reference: Contact is retired |
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Project no 01.4 |
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Project Name Web Site – Explore the Hill, Parliament Hill, Ottawa |
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Duration 2000 [~ 1 year] |
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Project Desription: Coordinated the development of an original and cutting-edge website of Parliament Hill. Of the goal of this mandate was to provide an immersive environment to the web user that enrich their experience of the visit. Finally a special consideration was also given to ensure universal access without compromising the quality of the product. |
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Scope and Objective: Development and implement, within a typical PWGSC project management live cycle, the integration of an architectural international competition supported by the latest digital technology. |
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Dollar Value: Information available withheld with client |
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Contribution of the proposed resource to the project Wrote and developed a strategic plan to facilitate the implementation of this proposed innovative approach. Debriefed senior management, to report project progress and, if applicable, update strategic plan accordingly to the feedback received. Francis Pelletier received the “Exemplary Service” Deputy-Minister’s award for his contribution to this project. |
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Deliverables: At its beginning date, this web site was visited on average 2 millions time per year. |
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Reference: Contact is retired |
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Please note, a listing of my participation to architectural or engineering projects from 1986 to 2001 is available upon request.
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