Callum Burns GCGI

Experienced and disciplined maritime project manager and educator, specialising in GIS and Marine Survey with a focus on Maritime Autonomous Systems

Dalry, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Experienced and qualified project manager with a diverse maritime background and a decade of experience managing people. Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) specialist with a demonstrated history of working in project and change management, contributing directly to the genesis of the Royal Navy's first operational autonomous Mine Countermeasures capability. Skilled in Project Management, Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Operations Management, People Management, and Strategic Leadership. Strong operations professional with a Higher National Certificate focused in Wildlife and Conservation Management from SRUC.

Experience

  • Lecturer in Nautical Science at City of Glasgow College
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Royal Navy (Full-time · 8 yrs 11 mos)
    • Deputy Director / Executive Officer (OP WILTON / MTXG)
      Sep 2022 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Deputy Director / Executive Officer (Autonomous Mission System 1 Team 2)
      Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 · 3 mos

    • Navigation & Operations Manager / Navigating Officer (OP WILTON)
      Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr