Experience

The Clarus Networks Group

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  In my role as Operations Manager at Clarus Networks Group, I lead the orchestration and execution of dynamic communication solutions, with a focus on enhancing connectivity in challenging environments across industries including energy, maritime, construction, and healthcare.



Future Youth Scotland - SCIO - SC051172

• Chair

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Scotland, United Kingdom Along with a board of 6 trustees, I oversee a local youth charity whose mission it is to support the younger and more disadvantaged population of Scotland with education, employability and entertainment opportunities - adding real and tangible social value. • Building a social community based on local support and positive messaging. • Liaising with local authorities on 100k+ regeneration projects. • Planning, funding applications, community/committee engagement. • Hosting regular… Show more Along with a board of 6 trustees, I oversee a local youth charity whose mission it is to support the younger and more disadvantaged population of Scotland with education, employability and entertainment opportunities - adding real and tangible social value. • Building a social community based on local support and positive messaging. • Liaising with local authorities on 100k+ regeneration projects. • Planning, funding applications, community/committee engagement. • Hosting regular community events to raise funds and inspire the youth Show less



Persimmon Homes

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Newsites manager - Scotland Region

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2023

  Scotland, United Kingdom Fully accountable across the whole of Scotland for the end-to-end network delivery activities of the £3.6bn FTSE100, 5 star-housebuilder’s, hugely successful and sector-leading full fibre-to-the-home broadband business - FibreNest • Over 35,500 homes now connected at 96% day-1 connection rate. • Leadership of all fibre delivery teams to provide new greenfield installations. • Ensuring every customer connection was made on-time, every time. • Oversee the delivery of… Show more Fully accountable across the whole of Scotland for the end-to-end network delivery activities of the £3.6bn FTSE100, 5 star-housebuilder’s, hugely successful and sector-leading full fibre-to-the-home broadband business - FibreNest • Over 35,500 homes now connected at 96% day-1 connection rate. • Leadership of all fibre delivery teams to provide new greenfield installations. • Ensuring every customer connection was made on-time, every time. • Oversee the delivery of high-capacity cross-county aggregation links. • Provision of hands-on, on-site training and guidance to Persimmon site staff. • Oversee end-to-end network delivery using a combination of PIA and OB. • Deploying a combination of GPON and XGSPON network infrastructure. • Coordinate all key stage activities including survey, planning, build & sign-off. • Register and process NOIs and network adjustments using Openreach portal. • Design and document optical distribution plans to ensure accurate records.

• FibreNest Fibre Engineer

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

  Scotland



Defusion Utility Services

• Telecommunications Engineer

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  United Kingdom Responsible for the planning and delivery of key Openreach fibre-based infrastructure assets across the UK, including the planning and execution of all work packages, organisation of stores equipment and submission of job/invoice packs. • Reporting to the Project Manager to provide maximum product delivery. • Operating across the UK, deploying assets strategically for the business. • Responsible for the scheduling and workflow management of our team. • Use of Field IT tools to… Show more Responsible for the planning and delivery of key Openreach fibre-based infrastructure assets across the UK, including the planning and execution of all work packages, organisation of stores equipment and submission of job/invoice packs. • Reporting to the Project Manager to provide maximum product delivery. • Operating across the UK, deploying assets strategically for the business. • Responsible for the scheduling and workflow management of our team. • Use of Field IT tools to access workflow and report / invoice for jobs. • Highly experienced confined spaces, with use of GDU, BA and tripod/pully. Show less



Circet IRE & UK

• Ireland
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Overhead Fibre Provision/HIAB Truck Driver

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  United Kingdom Team Leader responsible for delivering all aspects of overhead fibre network deployments across Scotland for a highly specialist industry contractor, deploying both telecom pole-based installations and the accompanying pole-to-pole fibre cabling. • Driving a 16-tonne vehicle, I deployed OH telecoms infrastructure. • Installation of new poles and fibre infrastructure. • Asset assurance, network upgrade and emergency recovery. • Use of UG service location equipment, HIAB, auger and… Show more Team Leader responsible for delivering all aspects of overhead fibre network deployments across Scotland for a highly specialist industry contractor, deploying both telecom pole-based installations and the accompanying pole-to-pole fibre cabling. • Driving a 16-tonne vehicle, I deployed OH telecoms infrastructure. • Installation of new poles and fibre infrastructure. • Asset assurance, network upgrade and emergency recovery. • Use of UG service location equipment, HIAB, auger and heavy power tools. Show less



Kelly Communications Ltd.

• Home installation engineer

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  United Kingdom I provided overhead copper lines to residential properties and upgraded home broadband to FTTC.



Royal Marines

• United Kingdom
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Royal Marines - Tactical Air Control / Operational Communicator

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2017

  United Kingdom Serving several roles across a spectrum of communications specialisations within the UK’s elite amphibius infantry corps, I’m a highly trained communications technician and operator adept to working in the harshest environments all over the world. • Passed the longest and most arduous infantry training in the world. • Responsible for vast areas of tactical airspace and the safety of the craft. • Delivery of formal qualifications and continuation training to my peers. • Sole… Show more Serving several roles across a spectrum of communications specialisations within the UK’s elite amphibius infantry corps, I’m a highly trained communications technician and operator adept to working in the harshest environments all over the world. • Passed the longest and most arduous infantry training in the world. • Responsible for vast areas of tactical airspace and the safety of the craft. • Delivery of formal qualifications and continuation training to my peers. • Sole representative of my organisation briefing senior officers. • Tactical deployment of mission critical communications systems. Show less