Mike Killa
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James Blannin CISM
Mike is a hard working, dedicated and enthusiastic individual. He has an outstanding ability to balance the needs of the customer with the needs of the business and always strives to provide the best possible service to all. He has exceptional technical ability within this field of expertise; this combined with his excellent people skills allows him to deal with staff and customers of all levels within an organisation. Above all he is a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Brian MacPherson
Mike is and has been my immediate line manager for over 5 years, his efficient and hands on approach are what make it a pleasure to work under him; he has shown himself to be calm and collected under sometimes difficult situations and will always endeavour to assist where ever necessary. Not only has he the product knowledge and expertise to deal with day to day issues, he also has the managerial skills to lead a team to success.
James Blannin CISM
Mike is a hard working, dedicated and enthusiastic individual. He has an outstanding ability to balance the needs of the customer with the needs of the business and always strives to provide the best possible service to all. He has exceptional technical ability within this field of expertise; this combined with his excellent people skills allows him to deal with staff and customers of all levels within an organisation. Above all he is a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Brian MacPherson
Mike is and has been my immediate line manager for over 5 years, his efficient and hands on approach are what make it a pleasure to work under him; he has shown himself to be calm and collected under sometimes difficult situations and will always endeavour to assist where ever necessary. Not only has he the product knowledge and expertise to deal with day to day issues, he also has the managerial skills to lead a team to success.
James Blannin CISM
Mike is a hard working, dedicated and enthusiastic individual. He has an outstanding ability to balance the needs of the customer with the needs of the business and always strives to provide the best possible service to all. He has exceptional technical ability within this field of expertise; this combined with his excellent people skills allows him to deal with staff and customers of all levels within an organisation. Above all he is a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Brian MacPherson
Mike is and has been my immediate line manager for over 5 years, his efficient and hands on approach are what make it a pleasure to work under him; he has shown himself to be calm and collected under sometimes difficult situations and will always endeavour to assist where ever necessary. Not only has he the product knowledge and expertise to deal with day to day issues, he also has the managerial skills to lead a team to success.
James Blannin CISM
Mike is a hard working, dedicated and enthusiastic individual. He has an outstanding ability to balance the needs of the customer with the needs of the business and always strives to provide the best possible service to all. He has exceptional technical ability within this field of expertise; this combined with his excellent people skills allows him to deal with staff and customers of all levels within an organisation. Above all he is a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Brian MacPherson
Mike is and has been my immediate line manager for over 5 years, his efficient and hands on approach are what make it a pleasure to work under him; he has shown himself to be calm and collected under sometimes difficult situations and will always endeavour to assist where ever necessary. Not only has he the product knowledge and expertise to deal with day to day issues, he also has the managerial skills to lead a team to success.
Experience
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Journeo plc
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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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Projects Manager
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May 2022 - Present
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Big Issue eBikes
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United Kingdom
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Truck Transportation
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Site Manager
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Oct 2021 - May 2022
Championing micromobility to create employment opportunities for vulnerable people. Championing micromobility to create employment opportunities for vulnerable people.
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Pembury Cycles / Killec Ebike and Escooter Services.
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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Business Owner
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
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Idox plc
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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300 - 400 Employee
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Project Manager
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
Delivering projects across the Transport division, and other aspects of the wider Idox business. Delivering projects across the Transport division, and other aspects of the wider Idox business.
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Trapeze Group
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Canada
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Business Group Manager ITS,
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2018
• Responsible for the daily running of the ITS Business unit, incorporating the planning, delivery, and maintenance of several RTI sites throughout the UK, incorporating, over 2500 AVL units, over 1000 on street displays, interconnection into UTC , plus delivery of stand alone RTIG traffic light preemption units.• Responsible for overseeing all tender responses, including both technical input, and price modeling.• Since taking over contract management duties in 2007, have successfully rebuilt client relationships and trust, by consistently delivering services on time and within budget.• Responsible for the P&L for the UK ITS business unit, currently managing 15 direct reports, including project management, development, testing and field support.• Migration of one of the UK’s largest real time sites’ to a Trapeze ITS solution. Planning and overseeing the upgrade over 200 AVL units, 250 on street displays, and 60 RTIG traffic priority junctions. Show less
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Service Delivery and Field Service Manager
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Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Service Delivery and Field Service Manager• Responsible for all Trapeze real time maintenance accounts, with recurring revenue of more than £5m.• Manage a team of field service engineers, whose role it is to install and support a geographical areas’ real time public transport solution.• Install and document installation process of new hardware or solutions.• Train and coach field service engineers.• Responsible for defining, agreeing and managing client SLA’s.• Escalation point for all installation, support and account management issues.• Project manager for post sign off implementations’.• Monthly account and service reviews with all real time maintenance clients. Show less
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Installation Manager
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1999 - 2007
Installation and Maintenance Manager for all of Action Information Managements in vehicle hardware. In the 8 years I worked at AIM, I was involved on an engineering and management level, in every large or small scale project involving the installation, commissioning and maintenance of in vehicle tracking and telematic solutions. Overall responsibility for planning, and implementing all hardware installations, and maintenance. Responsible for training third party and in house engineers in the installation and maintenance of all Trapezes in vehicle solutions, including writing and producing detailed installation documentation Show less
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MPK Auto Electrical Services
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South West
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Owner / Director
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Jul 1993 - Mar 1999
Started up and ran my own business for 6 successful years, employing two staff, and servicing over 150 local business and private customers. Managed all marketing and financial accounts, including PAYE for employees. Registered resale outlet for top industry suppliers. Sold business, including staff and customer base to nationwide installation organisation. Started up and ran my own business for 6 successful years, employing two staff, and servicing over 150 local business and private customers. Managed all marketing and financial accounts, including PAYE for employees. Registered resale outlet for top industry suppliers. Sold business, including staff and customer base to nationwide installation organisation.
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Education
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The Open University
Higher National Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
1987 - 1991
Filton College
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