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The people behind IDA.

A small team of senior aerospace engineers — with decades of safety, reliability and certification experience at leading aerospace companies.

Maria Kimmerle

Maria Kimmerle

Senior Safety EngineerSafety CVE
“System safety is the centre of my professional motivation. I was fortunate to be taught by brilliant mentors at some of the biggest aerospace players. Safety is rarely taught — so I believe our expertise is of real benefit to many companies, helping them achieve certification with genuinely safe products.”
  • 2018–2024 — Global Head of Safety & Safety CVE at Siemens / Rolls-Royce Electrical: VTOL aircraft, electric propulsion systems and the Rolls-Royce Electrical Design Organisation Approval.
  • 2010–2018 — Safety & Reliability Engineer at Airbus Helicopters: helicopter autopilot and flight-control systems.
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Ioannis Koulouris

Ioannis Koulouris

Senior Safety Engineer
“My motivation to make aviation safer began in 2005, when a 737 crashed near my hometown. It set me on a path into safety engineering early on. Brought up by some of the biggest aircraft manufacturers and best safety experts, I believe our team's combined experience lets us stay true to that goal — making the aviation world a safer place.”
  • 2021–2024 — Safety Lead for an Electric Propulsion Unit at Rolls-Royce Electrical: ARP-4761 documentation, system-level trade studies and development assurance.
  • 2017–2021 — Safety Lead for the Airbus A400M Defensive Aids Sub-System & Military Mission Management System at Airbus Defence & Space, incl. safety assessment for UAVs and military aircraft.
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Rupert, the office dog

Rupert

Chief Happiness Officer
“Workplace wellbeing is at the heart of my motivation. I learned from wonderful humans — patient, caring and generous with snacks — what truly matters in a team: trust, calm and connection. Together we keep the office a place where people feel safe, focused and inspired (with the occasional belly rub along the way).”
  • Stress management — through calm energy and strategic napping, I lower tension and increase smiles.
  • Team engagement — I make sure everyone, from interns to executives, feels part of the pack.
  • Security — ever alert to visitors, deliveries and suspicious noises, I keep situational awareness high.

Let's build something safe.

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