Experience

Ultra Electronics Group

• Defense & Space
• 700 & Above Employee

• Programme Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Manages the Ultra Electronics Energy Service Department and successful ongoing delivery of two key nuclear themed projects therein: MoD: Running for over 20 years and worth over £30m, the Nuclear Emergency Response Information Management System (NERIMS) is a classified MoD programme deployed throughout the UK/overseas providing 24/7/365 support and information exchange across military and civilian organisations in the event of a defence related nuclear emergency. Sellafield worth over £10m this contract provides ongoing support to numerous agencies within and outside the UK (including Sellafield itself) for monitoring and detection instruments/sensors manufactured and deployed by Ultra Electronics Energy. ~Full control of all financial, forecasting, reporting and risk management activities as well as recruitment/staffing, business development for both. ~Support and nurture of my sixteen staff (across a number of sites). Comprehensive staff recruitment/interviewing experience (including PDR, performance management and headcount reduction) ~Operating using the standards outlined within ISO 9001 and successfully achieving full compliance across all activities. ~Recently secured the NERIMS support contract two year extension with an overall value of £3m+ while also having secured and delivered additional packages of PDS work in year (value: £500k+).



Ultra Electronics, Energy

• Preston, United Kingdom

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2016

  Managed all financial, forecasting, recruitment/staffing, reporting, business development & risk management activities associated with the NERIMS and Ultra AWE/Orion programmes. Managed all financial, forecasting, recruitment/staffing, reporting, business development & risk management activities associated with the NERIMS and Ultra AWE/Orion programmes.



Ultra Electronics, Energy

• Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

• Senior Software Engineer

  • Jun 2001 - Mar 2007

  Developed, tested and maintained complex software in use on the Tornado GR4 Avionics system at BAE Systems. Then progressed to a classified project sponsored by Rolls Royce designing and developing software to a high standard using a broad range of the latest software tools throughout the software lifecycle. Joined the NERIMS project as a Software Engineer developing/maintaining the NERIMS software, local/wide area networks and related protocols. Performed regular maintenance visits at sites within and outside the UK while also attending numerous military exercises, based on a nuclear theme. Was also the Quality Representative for the NERIMS Project ensuring compliance to BSI quality standards, supporting internal and external audits as well as liaising with the company Quality Manager to promote best practice.



QinetiQ

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Officer

  • Jul 1999 - Jun 2001

  Programmed innovative and complex software for Applied Research and Project Support (MoD and RAF) department to test newly procured High Frequency (HF) equipment for the RAF’s front line Sentry aircraft (E3D). This involved close liaison with the RAF and a number of military flight trials. Was also solely responsible for research and development of an automated system (programmed in VC++) which routed HF radio calls between NATO military aircraft and PSTN telephone systems. This involved extensive knowledge of serial communication methods, military HF systems and internal protocols and presentation of progress/research/live demonstrations to senior members of the armed forces.



Benefits Agency - Disability Living Allowance

• Warbreck House Bispham

• Database Administrator

  • Sep 1993 - Aug 1996

  Developed new efficient database systems to provide extensive and detailed reports for distribution to senior managers within the Benefits Agency throughout the UK. Received a special recognition award for my achievements in 1995. Developed new efficient database systems to provide extensive and detailed reports for distribution to senior managers within the Benefits Agency throughout the UK. Received a special recognition award for my achievements in 1995.



J&M Stores

• Lytham, Lancashire

• Stock Control Administrator

  • Jun 1992 - Sep 1993

  I was responsible for stock control of all products in store. I was responsible for stock control of all products in store.



Royal Air Force Regiment

• RAF Catterick

• RAF Regiment Gunner

  • Jul 1989 - Jun 1992

  Successfully completed the RAF Regiment selection programme demanding an exceptionally high level of personal fitness and self-discipline. Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of all aspects of infantry skills and a broad range of communication systems and weapons. Tours in Northern Ireland and active service during the 1991 Gulf War. Left the forces in 1992 with an exemplary military record and 4 medals for tours of active duty. Successfully completed the RAF Regiment selection programme demanding an exceptionally high level of personal fitness and self-discipline. Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of all aspects of infantry skills and a broad range of communication systems and weapons. Tours in Northern Ireland and active service during the 1991 Gulf War. Left the forces in 1992 with an exemplary military record and 4 medals for tours of active duty.



Royal Air Force (RAF)

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Aircraftsman - MT Mech Section

  • Jun 1986 - Jul 1989

  Responsible for repair and maintenance of military vehicles in service with the armed forces. Attached to number 1 Squadron (Harriers) and completed a number of military exercises both within and outside the UK. Responsible for repair and maintenance of military vehicles in service with the armed forces. Attached to number 1 Squadron (Harriers) and completed a number of military exercises both within and outside the UK.