Experience

toob

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• PIA Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• PIA coordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021



Vodafone

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Delivery Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  Acquisition and design delivery manager working for Vodafone on the Beacon 3 unwind project. Acquisition and design delivery manager working for Vodafone on the Beacon 3 unwind project.



Self-employed

• Broadcast Engineer

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019



Vodafone

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transmission Planner

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

  Working on the Vodafone London area network in support of project delivery. Microwave and fibre planning. Site surveys, civils, RFI’s, 3rd party liaison (BT, Virgin and OnNet), Knowledge of Cramer, Atoll and Remedy. Use of Excel and other MS tools. Working on the Vodafone London area network in support of project delivery. Microwave and fibre planning. Site surveys, civils, RFI’s, 3rd party liaison (BT, Virgin and OnNet), Knowledge of Cramer, Atoll and Remedy. Use of Excel and other MS tools.



Arqiva

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Broadcast engineer

  • Jun 2001 - Jan 2018

  Working in Arqiva’s satellite master control room as a broadcast engineer. I was responsible for video/data transmission systems, spectrum analysis tools, satellite tracking equipments and all associated components. First line maintenance of all equipments, activity logging and report writing. Liaison with satellite providers to arrange transmission plans, assist with interference issues and book capacity. Assist in network upgrade projects. Live encryption and worldwide transmission of numerous high profile sporting events including the English Premier League, ATP tennis tour, WTA and Formula E.



SOLO Satellite Communications

• Satellite newsgathering engineer

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2001

  Trained as a DSNG engineer able to work in a team or as a single man operation. Familiar with satellite, microwave and fibre transmission and equipments. Skilled in the many attributes required to produce a successful transmission from presenter to end-user. Used to working away for long periods of time where space segment booking, satellite changes, equipment maintenance and client liaison are my responsibility. I have worked as a single man operation for numerous broadcasters and corporate clients and whether it’s a breaking news story, planned conference or short term Vsat install the aim was always a professional transmission success.



NTL broadcast

• Terrestrial networks operator

  • Nov 1997 - Jun 1999

  Working in a control room environment firstly in London and later in Yorkshire. Responsible for fault diagnosis and remote maintenance of Arqiva’s broadcast networks which include the nationwide transmission of the independent television companies, CH4, CH5 and latterly Arqiva's fibre network. I was required to liase between our engineers and our customers on matters such as planned maintenance work, transmitter fault conditions and viewer complaints. Working in a control room environment firstly in London and later in Yorkshire. Responsible for fault diagnosis and remote maintenance of Arqiva’s broadcast networks which include the nationwide transmission of the independent television companies, CH4, CH5 and latterly Arqiva's fibre network. I was required to liase between our engineers and our customers on matters such as planned maintenance work, transmitter fault conditions and viewer complaints.



Royal Corps of Signals

• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Telegraphist

  • Jan 1986 - Nov 1997

  Installed and operated static and mobile VHF voice networks, HF voice and data links incorporating encryption devices in Kenya, Namibia, Cyprus, Ascension Island, the Falklands Islands and various European countries. Promoted in this time from an apprentice to senior detachment commander responsible for the welfare and training of new members of the team. Ran a shift responsible 24/7 for the radio network of approximately one third of Northern Ireland. Planned equipment, location and personnel requirements for the installation, maintenance and control of static and mobile radio. Wrote communication instructions in support of operational tasks where flexibility and high-grade communications were paramount throughout. Conducted trials and wrote reports on how to improve communications in poor reception areas.