Experience

NASA Group Ltd

• Development Technician

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Contracted to assist development and testing of a well known client in the field of Consumer Goods. I venture forward to bring to bear years of experience in Quality Assurance, Development and Compliance Testing.



Pure International Limited

• Design Assurance Engineer

  • May 2007 - Sep 2020

  Tasked to perform a series of documented test cases with reference to user interface specifications and product test plans to ensure products function with a stable software platform and is designed with ease of use in mind. Compile test reports and highlight failures via bug tracker reporting tools like Jira where they can then be reviewed and prioritised. Issue internal or external software teams with list of bugs to be resolved to an agreed level that is stable enough to ship to… Tasked to perform a series of documented test cases with reference to user interface specifications and product test plans to ensure products function with a stable software platform and is designed with ease of use in mind. Compile test reports and highlight failures via bug tracker reporting tools like Jira where they can then be reviewed and prioritised. Issue internal or external software teams with list of bugs to be resolved to an agreed level that is stable enough to ship to customers.Product types included CD players, Digital Radio receivers, Freeview Set Top Boxes, Alexa and Google Wireless Speaker systems, In Car Audio Hi Fi and most recent the Pure-Braun collaboration to produce the Braun range of LE range of Alexa powered wireless speaker system.Regression test the final candidate before releasing it to production.Perform similar tests on the best available hardware and supporting systems where applicable. This may include battery support and safety, audio quality, cosmetics, displays and indicators. Also required is environmental testing in heat chambers to ensure the product operates as designed at specific temperatures and electricity power ranges.Attend or host meetings to discuss remaining software or hardware issues that may need to be addressed at a later date.Arrange for final code and supporting documentation to be released to factory insuring all departments and external companies are aware of the release and its requirements. Show more Show less



Entech Technical Solutions

• Assembly/Wireman/Test Technician

  • Feb 2007 - May 2007

  Contracted to work at Ultra Electronics (Greenford) via the services of Entech Technical Solutions. This is scheduled to be a three month contract, with possibilities of an extension. The tasks include, Mechanical Assembly, PCB Assembly, Wiring and Testing.



Alba PLC UK - Harvard International

• Evaluation Engineer/Senior Evaluation Engineer.

  • Aug 2002 - Sep 2006

  The remit for this position was to test and evaluate audio/video samples supplied from various European and Far Eastern companies in an Audio Video Lab environment. tested included all types of Televisions, CD player/recorder systems, Set Top Boxes, MP3 players, DVD players/recorders and Digital Radio. Products This mostly consisted using various test equipment to ensure the sample complied with the documented specification supplied in addition to specification limits specified… The remit for this position was to test and evaluate audio/video samples supplied from various European and Far Eastern companies in an Audio Video Lab environment. tested included all types of Televisions, CD player/recorder systems, Set Top Boxes, MP3 players, DVD players/recorders and Digital Radio. Products This mostly consisted using various test equipment to ensure the sample complied with the documented specification supplied in addition to specification limits specified internally. All work and testing was done with reference to BS EN 60065:2002 at that time. Show more Show less



Bosch Security and Safety Systems

• Test Engineer/Team Leader

  • Nov 1993 - Jul 2002

  Returned to Bosch Security Systems (formerly known as D.A Detection Systems) to resume the role as Test Engineer. Was later promoted to Team Leader with responsibilities over Repairs Service Dept, Production, Test Department and Finished Goods. This also included morning meetings to discuss the type of production required for that day and the parts needed to complete orders received from various UK and European security companies and installers.



Mane Staffing

• PCB Assembler Operative

  • Jul 1993 - Sep 1993

  Contracted by Mane Staffing Specialists to work at Digital Audio Systems formerly based in Southall initially as PCB Assembly Operative later to become Mechanical Assembler tasked to assemble alarm control panels for a few months then moved to Test Engineering, testing alarm panels and other associated devices. Digital Audio became D.A Detection Systems then finally Bosch Security Systems.



Acre Staff Bureau

• Wireman

  • Jun 1993 - Jun 1993

  Employed by Acre Staff Bureau to work at the Scientific Atlanta site as a Wire Person. This involved the linking up cables and connectors on different types of equipment including cable television receivers. This also included the cutting to length and soldering of connecting wires to various types of boards.



Rank Video Services

• VCR Maintenance Engineer

  • Aug 1988 - Jul 1991

  The main part of the job here was to test and maintain duplication VCR's of all types and formats, some of which functioned continuously for up to 24 hours a day. Daily tasks also included the routine replacement of specific mechanical parts that were prone to Failure. The playback and recording characteristics of the VCR decks were analysed with the use of sound meters and scopes.