Edward Girdler
Product Delivery Manager at IDVerse - An OCR Labs Company- Claim this Profile
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Sean Sutton
Ed is the consummate professional, will happily take the lead with a brief and see it though, or be part of an implementation team delivering hardware/software and services to the customer. His 'customer first' appreciation means he is both corporate savvy but also understands the challenges faced by our end customers. His willingness to travel globally at very short notice is also not lost to me as his Team Manager, but also by our clients. He is an exceptional engineer who happily stands in as Lead Consultant or Project Manager in some very challenging environments. Ed is thorough and dependable, willing to 'go the extra mile' and be a real asset to ANY team. I would recommend Ed without hesitation and hope that in the future we can work together again. Please feel free to message me for any professional or character references. All the best Ed. Sean
Antony Fuller
I worked with Ed at NEC on large biometric projects, I found him very knowledgeable and enthusiastic with the ability to bring a different point of view to complex issues , coupled with the fact he has a great sense of human and consideration for other colleagues , I would not hesitate in recommending him .
Sean Sutton
Ed is the consummate professional, will happily take the lead with a brief and see it though, or be part of an implementation team delivering hardware/software and services to the customer. His 'customer first' appreciation means he is both corporate savvy but also understands the challenges faced by our end customers. His willingness to travel globally at very short notice is also not lost to me as his Team Manager, but also by our clients. He is an exceptional engineer who happily stands in as Lead Consultant or Project Manager in some very challenging environments. Ed is thorough and dependable, willing to 'go the extra mile' and be a real asset to ANY team. I would recommend Ed without hesitation and hope that in the future we can work together again. Please feel free to message me for any professional or character references. All the best Ed. Sean
Antony Fuller
I worked with Ed at NEC on large biometric projects, I found him very knowledgeable and enthusiastic with the ability to bring a different point of view to complex issues , coupled with the fact he has a great sense of human and consideration for other colleagues , I would not hesitate in recommending him .
Sean Sutton
Ed is the consummate professional, will happily take the lead with a brief and see it though, or be part of an implementation team delivering hardware/software and services to the customer. His 'customer first' appreciation means he is both corporate savvy but also understands the challenges faced by our end customers. His willingness to travel globally at very short notice is also not lost to me as his Team Manager, but also by our clients. He is an exceptional engineer who happily stands in as Lead Consultant or Project Manager in some very challenging environments. Ed is thorough and dependable, willing to 'go the extra mile' and be a real asset to ANY team. I would recommend Ed without hesitation and hope that in the future we can work together again. Please feel free to message me for any professional or character references. All the best Ed. Sean
Antony Fuller
I worked with Ed at NEC on large biometric projects, I found him very knowledgeable and enthusiastic with the ability to bring a different point of view to complex issues , coupled with the fact he has a great sense of human and consideration for other colleagues , I would not hesitate in recommending him .
Sean Sutton
Ed is the consummate professional, will happily take the lead with a brief and see it though, or be part of an implementation team delivering hardware/software and services to the customer. His 'customer first' appreciation means he is both corporate savvy but also understands the challenges faced by our end customers. His willingness to travel globally at very short notice is also not lost to me as his Team Manager, but also by our clients. He is an exceptional engineer who happily stands in as Lead Consultant or Project Manager in some very challenging environments. Ed is thorough and dependable, willing to 'go the extra mile' and be a real asset to ANY team. I would recommend Ed without hesitation and hope that in the future we can work together again. Please feel free to message me for any professional or character references. All the best Ed. Sean
Antony Fuller
I worked with Ed at NEC on large biometric projects, I found him very knowledgeable and enthusiastic with the ability to bring a different point of view to complex issues , coupled with the fact he has a great sense of human and consideration for other colleagues , I would not hesitate in recommending him .
Credentials
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Cisco Certified Network Associate: Routing and Switching
CISCOAug, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate: Security
CiscoAug, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate: Voice
CiscoAug, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
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IDVerse - An OCR Labs Company
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Delivery Manager
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Product Delivery Manager
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Northgate Public Services
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Global Facial Recognition Systems Engineer
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2021
Specializing in the implementation and support (3rd line) of Biometric Facial Recognition software for global clients supported by varying complex hardware solutions. Working with customers, development and pre-sales teams to create complex software and hardware designs based on adherence to strict security based requirements. Creating comprehensive project documentation packs including design and project management documentation to be digested by diverse audiences. Customer facing project management for small to medium deployments. Providing comprehensive bespoke training and instruction on the use of the deployed solution to end users, administrators and system maintainers. Subject matter expert for global deployments of an industry leading software package. These solutions currently support numerous global Public Safety customers including security services. Show less
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NEC Corporation
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Japan
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Engineer
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Mar 2017 - Feb 2021
Specializing in the implementation and support (3rd line) of Biometric Facial Recognition software for global clients supported by varying complex hardware solutions. Working with customers, development and pre-sales teams to create complex software and hardware designs based on adherence to strict security based requirements. Creating comprehensive project documentation packs including design and project management documentation to be digested by diverse audiences. Customer facing project management for small to medium deployments. Providing comprehensive bespoke training and instruction on the use of the deployed solution to end users, administrators and system maintainers. Subject matter expert for global deployments of an industry leading software package. These solutions currently support numerous global Public Safety customers including security services. Show less
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Implementation Consultant
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2017
Northgate Public Services Customer facing planning and software delivery engineer within the implementation group. Hardware and software configuration including but not limited to Cisco networks, SQL server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Microsoft Server 2008, Server 2012. Good knowledge of SQL scripting. Knowledge of Python, Java, HTML and CSS. Key member of the implementation and delivery team Lead customer liaison – already with multiple successful deliveries to his credit. Customer system design and pre-sales work. Customer training and design workshops. Achievements Network Rail Three Bridges ROC – Team member in the successful transfer of the live ICC control room to a new operational floor within the ROC. Three Bridges SAT – team member for the site acceptance of the TBROC SPT acceptance Aastra Service Pack Regression and Integration testing – Carried out complete regression testing as a seconded member of the QA team to confirm compatibility of a major Aastra service pack upgrade against proven CallTouch functionality. Rugby/Romford ROC Design – Involved in providing the detailed design for Rugby and Romford ROC designs through to design submissions. East Kent Re-signalling Upgrade, Streatham Re-signalling Upgrade, Norton Bridge Re-signalling Upgrade – Lead consultant for the implementation of the latest phases of signalling, involving expanding the existing hardware, introducing new HMI positions, reconfiguring and providing new customer configurations for CallTouch and maintaining uninterrupted service availability to the existing users. Carrying out site surveys and supplying reports as required across multiple projects for Network Rail. Person In Charge Of Testing for the entire York Regional Operational Centre. This involved trial and testing of the newly implemented software and hardware solution as well as key involvement in customer and management integration to ensure confidence in the system software and hardware. Show less
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Openreach
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Installation Engineer
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Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Telephone and Broadband service installations. Fault finding. Line loop unbundling. Overhead wiring including Joint user poles. Ladder and pole climbing. EUSR qualified. Signs, lighting and guarding qualification. Telephone and Broadband service installations. Fault finding. Line loop unbundling. Overhead wiring including Joint user poles. Ladder and pole climbing. EUSR qualified. Signs, lighting and guarding qualification.
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Computacenter
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Installations Engineer
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
Contract switch installations for First Group. This involved installing Cisco 2960 switches and installing all config. It also included re-patching and cable traces. Contract switch installations for First Group. This involved installing Cisco 2960 switches and installing all config. It also included re-patching and cable traces.
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Network Engineer
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
Preparation and installation of VoIP solutions for a major retail chains new store in Peterborough. Preparation of CISCO Nexus switches for Bank of America in London for installation into their new data centre site. Installation of new hardware into Bank of America's, Merril Lynch branch in Beirut. This included full IOS upgrades from TFTP server and all re-patching of existing network including the link to their ASA. Data eradication for Bank of America, Frankfurt including ASR 1002, 2811, WS-6506-E. This also included password recovery for all systems. Show less
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HM Forces
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Jun 2007 - Feb 2013
Management of 40+ personnel including career and personal development coach.Management of a vehicle fleet consisting of over £10m in assets and ancillaries.Dangerous Goods by Road instructor in accordance with current legislative regulations.Joint Asset Management Engineering Solution (JAMES) system administrator.Responsible for Apache Attack Helicopter re-arming and refuelling operations.Supervisor of a 7 man team in a high pressure, safety orientated environment.Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and FAA regulations in regard to aviation operations whilst still adhering to the tight mission critical time frames. Show less
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Lynx Rear Crewman
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Apr 2004 - Jun 2007
Under slung loads including weights and balancing of the aircraft.Flight planning and navigation.Weapons proficiency and marksmanship.Liaison with ground forces to co-ordinate multiple mission assets.
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Regimental Ground Crew/ Signaller
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Jul 2000 - Apr 2004
Supervision of refuelling and rearming operations for numerous rotary NATO aircraft.Creating and maintaining data and voice com-links over short and long distance using analogue and digital equipment.
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Education
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1992 - 1996
Meadowhead School
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1988 - 1992
Read School, Drax, N. Yorkshire
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