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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Projects & Achievements
Certification
Hobbies
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Daniele Sessa

Naval Architect And Marine Engineer | Industrial Engineering, PMP®
London

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, part of Industrial Engineering, with focus on Project Engineering and Project Management with experience leading technical projects, from strategic planning to successful execution. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, oversee resource allocation, and ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery across diverse initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

MSC Cruise Management (UK) Ltd – Marine Operations
03.2016 - Current

• Team Leader: Leader of the Naval Architects team in the Marine Operations Department, overseeing team’s operations, performance, and ensuring the vision with company’s goals and values. Monitored and approved deck department budgets, controlling expenses while maintaining high operational standards.
• Project Management: overseeing retrofit and repair projects, fleet modifications, and regulatory compliance projects with cross-functional team, ensuring alignment with international rules and regulations (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL). Collaborated with classification societies, shipyards, and subcontractors to ensure technical excellence.
• Managing end-to-end drydock projects, from defining the scope and schedule of work and securing budgets to overseeing execution and post-drydock evaluations. Delivered projects on budget and within schedule.
• Conducting technical feasibility studies and risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted vessel operations during projects execution.
• Led technical negotiations with subcontractors, shipyards, and classification societies, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Providing engineering support for technical retrofits or repairs, assisting crew or cross-functional teams towards project success.
• Designing and implementing standard procedures for equipment maintenance, ensuring adherence to the Safety Management System (SMS) across the fleet.
• Managing planned or extraordinary inspections onboard the ships for structural integrity, deck equipment functionality, regulatory compliance, developing action plans to address deficiencies.
• Directing post-accident inspections, root cause analysis, and recovery plans, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to minimize operational downtime.

Sr Mgr of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

MSC Cruise Management Ltd
04.2023 - 04.2024

Coordinator Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

MSC Cruise Management Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2023

Naval Architect and Marine Engineer

MSC Cruise Management Ltd
03.2016 - 04.2018

Education

Master of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering

University of Napoli Federico II
Napoli
10.2008 - 01.2016

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Planning and Execution

Risk Management and Mitigation

Cost and Budget Management

Cost estimation and monitoring

Scope and Change Management

Stakeholder and Vendor Management

Negotiating contracts and collaborating with external stakeholders

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Technical Documentation and Reporting

Resource Allocation and Optimization

Procurement and Contract Management

Software: AutoCAD, MS Office

SOFT SKILLS

  • Strategic Communication
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability and Resilience
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Emotional Intelligence

Key Projects & Achievements

• Management of multi-millions repairs and retrofits projects, in time and budget fulfilling the technical specification and ensuring rules and regulations compliance
• Successfully reduced drydock turnaround times by 14% through process optimization and enhanced vendor coordination.
• Built and led a high-performing team of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers within the Marine Operations Department, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment. Expanded team responsibilities and streamlined workflows, ensuring that the team could successfully manage complex retrofit and repair projects alongside increasing operational demands.
• Spearheaded the creation and standardization of procedures related to deck operations, drydock management, and fleet maintenance, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry regulations. Developed and rolled out comprehensive standard operating procedures for project management, inspections, and regulatory compliance, improving the department's efficiency and consistency.

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

Hobbies

In my free time, I love reconnecting with nature whether it’s walking in a forest, fishing or pretending to be an expert mushroom hunter (with caution, of course). I’m also a big fan of getting lost in good films and books, and when I’m not in the wild, you’ll probably find me wandering through new cities, visiting museums, or attending public events - basically anywhere I can satisfy my curiosity, having a good walk and maybe find a good coffee. I’m also a passionate cook, but don’t ask me for dessert because I’m really a disaster in it.

Timeline

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

01-2025

Currently in process of achieving MS Project and Prince2 certifications

01-2025

Sr Mgr of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

MSC Cruise Management Ltd
04.2023 - 04.2024

Certified Naval Architect (in Italy, possibility to get Chartered Status abroad)

12-2020

Coordinator Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

MSC Cruise Management Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2023

Head of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

MSC Cruise Management (UK) Ltd – Marine Operations
03.2016 - Current

Naval Architect and Marine Engineer

MSC Cruise Management Ltd
03.2016 - 04.2018

Master of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering

University of Napoli Federico II
10.2008 - 01.2016
Daniele SessaNaval Architect And Marine Engineer | Industrial Engineering, PMP®