Experience

poLight ASA

• Norway
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Camera Systems Engineer

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Oxford, England, United Kingdom



Cloud Kickers Group

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder & Director of Cloud Kickers Devices Ltd

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Oxford, United Kingdom Business: •Day to day running of the business including budgeting, financial prioritization and achieving the stated profit targets •Managing contracts, NDAs and JDAs. •Responsible for the technical design-in including specialization in the following product areas: -Mobile cameras (focusing on high-end applications) -Industrial and Security cameras -Automotive cameras (rear view, surround, e-mirror applications) -3D sense cameras including Time-of-flight… Show more Business: •Day to day running of the business including budgeting, financial prioritization and achieving the stated profit targets •Managing contracts, NDAs and JDAs. •Responsible for the technical design-in including specialization in the following product areas: -Mobile cameras (focusing on high-end applications) -Industrial and Security cameras -Automotive cameras (rear view, surround, e-mirror applications) -3D sense cameras including Time-of-flight (ToF) •Generating and supporting new ideas and initiatives for business development •Anticipating the business and technology trends within the consumer electronics market Technology: •Leading the technology (guiding customer development programmes, from project win, though development, and mass production •External technology scouting, evaluation and promotion. •Handling all aspects of the device operation and performance (electronic, optical and mechanical). •Responsible for preparing technical presentations and leading face-to-face technical discussions with suppliers and customers. People: •Planning of project resources, development and performance management of the company. •Leading people, having overall team responsibility including recruitment and development •Responsible for defining the strategic technical direction and make-up of the team •Managing key customer and supplier relationships Show less



Sharp Europe

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Manager (LCD & Camera Solutions) at Sharp Devices Europe GmbH

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2018

  Oxford, United Kingdom Business: •Responsible for the technical design-in for the following product areas for European customers: -Mobile cameras (focusing on high-end with optical image stabilisation) -Automotive cameras (rear view, surround, e-mirror applications) -IR and UV laser -LCD for Industrial Applications -LCD for distribution customers -Ultra low power Memory LCD display (wearable applications) -Large size displays (e-signage) •Generating and supporting new… Show more Business: •Responsible for the technical design-in for the following product areas for European customers: -Mobile cameras (focusing on high-end with optical image stabilisation) -Automotive cameras (rear view, surround, e-mirror applications) -IR and UV laser -LCD for Industrial Applications -LCD for distribution customers -Ultra low power Memory LCD display (wearable applications) -Large size displays (e-signage) •Generating and supporting new ideas and initiatives for business development •Budgeting and financial prioritization. Technology: •Leading the technology (guiding customer development programmes, from project win, though development, and mass production •External technology scouting •Technology promotion to key European customers. •Handling all aspects of the camera/LCD module operation and performance (electronic, optical and mechanical). •Responsible for preparing technical presentations and leading face-to-face technical discussions with European customers. People: •Leading people, having overall team responsibility including recruitment and development (appraisal and performance reviews) •Responsible for defining the strategic technical direction and make-up of the team •Managing key customer and supplier relationships Show less



Sharp Laboratories of Europe

• Lead Engineer (Camera)

  • May 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Setup a new local European activity to support Sharp’s mobile camera phone business in Europe. • Built a lab for evaluating camera modules and emerging camera phone technology • Responsible for managing the design and development of high volume camera modules for European mobile phone customers. • Handling all aspects of the camera module operation and performance (electronic, optical and mechanical). • Responsible for preparing technical presentations and leading face-to-face… Show more • Setup a new local European activity to support Sharp’s mobile camera phone business in Europe. • Built a lab for evaluating camera modules and emerging camera phone technology • Responsible for managing the design and development of high volume camera modules for European mobile phone customers. • Handling all aspects of the camera module operation and performance (electronic, optical and mechanical). • Responsible for preparing technical presentations and leading face-to-face technical discussions with European mobile phone manufacturers. • Direct supervision of engineering staff, including recruitment, induction, day-to-day assistance and appraisals. • Involvement in technology promotion to key customers.

• Senior Display Hardware Engineer

  • Jun 2006 - May 2008

  • Responsible for managing the design of high volume display module development projects for mobile phone customers from quotation to mass production ramp up. • Handling all aspects of the display module operation and performance (electronic, optical and mechanical). • Managing electrical module verification process. Duties include collaborating with the customer to develop and introduce agreed new verification processes and standards. • Developing new innovative display technology… Show more • Responsible for managing the design of high volume display module development projects for mobile phone customers from quotation to mass production ramp up. • Handling all aspects of the display module operation and performance (electronic, optical and mechanical). • Managing electrical module verification process. Duties include collaborating with the customer to develop and introduce agreed new verification processes and standards. • Developing new innovative display technology (eg Display Controller and Display, US patent no. US8248339B2 )

• Display Hardware Engineer

  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2006

  • Electronics expert for high volume display module development projects for mobile phone customers. Duties include root cause analysis investigations, preparing and maintaining interface and module specifications, supporting the design manager during customer project meetings. • Developing innovative, new display technology in response to identified problems and potential new markets. • Design of driver boards for display module and technology evaluation. • Responsible for general… Show more • Electronics expert for high volume display module development projects for mobile phone customers. Duties include root cause analysis investigations, preparing and maintaining interface and module specifications, supporting the design manager during customer project meetings. • Developing innovative, new display technology in response to identified problems and potential new markets. • Design of driver boards for display module and technology evaluation. • Responsible for general lab improvements, maintaining equipment inventory, identifying new equipment needs, and obtaining quotations, selecting and purchasing of new equipment.