Garrett Oliveira

About Garrett Oliveira

Over 30 years of experience in the design, testing and manufacturing of Light Rail, Metro and Commuter rail transit vehicles. During my time at Kinkisharyo, I focused mainly on carbody structural design including interior and exterior component design and integration of these components to the carbody.I joined Booz Allen Hamilton in where I gained additional engineering and procurement experience with low floor, metro and commuter rail vehicles. Was directly involved in all aspects of the procurement process and was the project manager for a light rail and metro overhaul program.As the Executive Vice President, I managed all Business Development activities world-wide for Vulcanite Pty Ltd, an engineering solutions provider with a focus on vibration control in the rail, construction and mining industries, utilizing rubber and steel moulded composites. Vulcanite works directly with Car Builders and Transit Agencies worldwide and is a leader in engineered primary and secondary suspension systems.After the acquisition of Vulcanite Pty Ltd by Continental, I managed all North American sales and business development for the Air Spring Systems business unit.Currently I am the Executive Head of Commercial Vehicles OEM for Continental where I lead the Vertical for the Americas.

Experience

1. Director - Head of Commercial Vehicles Oem

   Continental

   May 2023 — Present · US

   As ContiTech\'s executive Head of Commercial vehicles OEM vertical for the America\'s, I lead all activities related to our OEM commercial vehicle business. Fully responsible for sales, strategy, business development and growth.

Skills

• Commissioning
• Transportation
• Railway
• Manufacturing
• Project Engineering
• Rolling Stock
• Public Transport
• Light Rail
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Project Planning
• Construction
• Metro
• Management
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Rail
• Product Development
• Operations Management
• Business Development
• Engineering Management