![[banner-speaking-5.jpg]] ## Overview I'm Thomas, but you may call me Tom. I am an aviator, diving instructor, global citizen, [[about/learning|lifelong learner]], technology enthusiast, wannabe [[Nexialism|nexialist]], [[Vegetarianism|vegetarian]], and [[Xennials|Xennial]], among other things. I am originally from Monaco 🇲🇨 (the second smallest country in the world) and currently live in Singapore 🇸🇬 (the 20th smallest country in the world, a territorial upgrade for me). ## Background My academic background includes a PhD in aviation and climate science, a Masters of Management, and an MBA. I am a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) and hold a private pilot license (PPL). For the past 25 years, I have been an aerospace and aviation consultant, academic researcher, university lecturer, member of various industry boards, and regular speaker at industry events. I have lived, studied, and worked in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and now Asia; and have been blessed with traveling to 50+ countries. # Now I am a consulting Partner at Deloitte, the world's largest professional services firm, where I lead the aviation industry sector for Asia Pacific. Views expressed on this site are strictly my own. You may connect with me on [GitHub](https://github.com/TheAviationDoctor/) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdpellegrin/).