Technical Director | Aviation

• Jan 2022 - Present

Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting Engineer | Airport Infrastructure

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2022

Responsible for management of the AGL team for the Airport Infrastructure division of Amey. Projects cover major UK civilian and military airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, RAF Brize Norton, RAF Benson, RAF Wittering, RAF Odiham, RAF Wattisham with work scopes ranging from major installations such as runway/taxiway rehabilitation, tungsten halogen to LED fitting replacement, control and monitoring changes, primary cable replacement, CCR rationalisation, airfield movement signs and apron FEGP, VDGS, SNI's and floodlighting design. Key aspects of the role include: • Delivery of all the specified project design outcomes on time, within budget • Comply with all relevant technical standards; including ICAO, EASA, CAP168, MADS and local airport planning and engineering standards • Provide guidance, professional development and training for junior staff • Development of designs in accordance with the Client's requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost effective solutions • Development of engineering solutions and presentation of options • Produce and check design concepts, design details, drawings, specifications, schedules and other technical documents • Undertake design of AGL systems and associated control systems, FEGP, LV Distribution (including standby generation), external flood lighting, road lighting and stand services • Preparation and checking of design calculations • Preparation and checking of options analysis reports, survey briefs, input into project health and safety files and other written documents as required • Managing individual design projects • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances. • Business development and International expansion

Head of Management and Operations (MANOP)

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2018

Need to Feed the Need (NFN) a non profit NGO under the purview of The Registrar of Societies bearing official name Persatuan Memberi Kepada Yang Memerlukan and registration number PPM-009-14-20042017. NFN is a soup kitchen that distributes food and other basic necessities in Kuala Lumpur. NFN operates out of Medan Kasih, a purpose built government-constructed facility at Lorong Medan Tuanku 2, every Thursday night. Mark has served NFN from a volunteer through to his current role as Head of Management and Operations and is the bridge between the board of directors and the MANOP team. Responsible for fund raising, cause awareness, catering, logistics, marketing and volunteer management, Mark is actively involved behind the scenes, supported by a team of 25 permanent volunteers and a weekly team of between 8-20 recruited volunteers.

Airfield Lighting Designer / Project Coordinator

• Apr 2006 - Sep 2018

Mark is a Civil Engineer by profession, with extensive corporate and management exposure combined with design and CADD production experience in airport works spanning over a variety of projects including, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Runway 11L 29R, taxiways and T1 Apron, New Parallel Runway (NPR) at Brisbane International Airport, Domestic Apron at Brisbane International Airport, SAE Hangar Extension at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Abu Dhabi International Airport, AX055 Dubai International Airport, Jebel Ali Cargo Hub in Dubai, Mount Pleasant Airfield and Stanley Airstrip in the Falkland Islands and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) initial build. Mark’s primary experience evolves around design and detailing of Airfield Lighting works and utility coordination encompassing both greenfield sites and live airport facilities where he has hands on experience of project management, design and coordination of the following elements: - • Approach Lighting. • Runway Lighting (Runway Centreline, Runway End, Stopway, Threshold, Runway Threshold Identification, Touchdown Zone, Runway Edge, Runway Status Lights). • Taxiway Lighting (Taxiway Centre, Taxiway Edge, Runway Guard lights, Stop bars, Intermediate Holding Position lights, Rapid Exit Taxiway Indicator lights). • Apron lighting including Stand Manoeuvring Guidance Lighting Taxiways and Taxilanes. • Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI). • Illuminated Wind Director Indicators (IWDI). • Movement Area Guidance Signs (MAGS). • Obstruction Lighting and Marking. • Pavement Marking.

Owner / CEO

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

Strategic planning and development of the organisation, spearheading project plans, deliverables, risk assessment and risk planning, resource planning, scope control, operational forecast and planning and stakeholder management. Developed 3 core products and successfully acquired TUV certification for each product. Achieved and delivered the 12 month forecast objective to lead the startup through to acquisition. Strategic planning and development of the organisation, spearheading project plans, deliverables, risk assessment and risk planning, resource planning, scope control, operational forecast and planning and stakeholder management. Developed 3 core products and successfully acquired TUV certification for each product. Achieved and delivered the 12 month forecast objective to lead the startup through to acquisition.

Chief Executive Officer

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2013

Chief Executive Officer and board member of TeleVAS Holdings Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of FSBM Holdings Berhad (a listed company on the KLSE). The primary duties and responsibilities involve planning, organising, control and direct the overall operation of the Company; prepare, present and monitor the Company budget; promote Company activities and affairs with government and private entities, community organisations, industry and the general public; and serve on various committees and agencies. To develop and recommend policy and policy alternatives to the board of supervisors for consideration as well as advise the board of supervisors in the development of policy matters through the analysis, development and presentation of policy alternatives, including the anticipated consequences of such alternatives and the cost-benefit analysis of such alternatives. To lead and direct the company to sustainable long term growth through innovative and differentiated service offerings.

Team Principal

• Jan 2005 - Aug 2013

Founder of Team TeleVAS Racing, a small but successful racing team with a focus on development of grassroots motorsports in Malaysia. Grown from the ground upwards, starting from karting, the team now participates in Touring Car race series such as Sepang 1000KM Endurance, MSS Series and SNF. Founder of Team TeleVAS Racing, a small but successful racing team with a focus on development of grassroots motorsports in Malaysia. Grown from the ground upwards, starting from karting, the team now participates in Touring Car race series such as Sepang 1000KM Endurance, MSS Series and SNF.

Project Director (Aviation)

• Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

Responsible for management of the aviation division of this ICT Company. Duties include producing technical reports and feasibility studies for national aviation projects, including Kuching International Airport design review and a detailed technical study for the commercial management of the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation. Responsible for management of the aviation division of this ICT Company. Duties include producing technical reports and feasibility studies for national aviation projects, including Kuching International Airport design review and a detailed technical study for the commercial management of the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation.

Senior Manager

• May 2000 - Apr 2004

Responsible for medium and large scale projects encompassing project mobilisation, design management and resource and project management. Responsible for medium and large scale projects encompassing project mobilisation, design management and resource and project management.

Senior Manager (Small / Major Works Design)

• Jan 1999 - Sep 1999

Design management and planning for military bases and facilities in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia Design management and planning for military bases and facilities in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia

Coordination Engineer

• Jul 1996 - Jan 1999

Using customised coordination application for 3D mapping of design phase utility routings. Using customised coordination application for 3D mapping of design phase utility routings.

Technician

• Jul 1988 - Jul 1996

Primarily based in the Cobham, Surrey office as a trainee technician. Assigned to various projects, including Jamuna Bridge, Bangladesh, Waterloo International Terminal, Canary Wharf. Seconded to a Belgian office and commuted weekly between Belgium and UK offices. Primarily based in the Cobham, Surrey office as a trainee technician. Assigned to various projects, including Jamuna Bridge, Bangladesh, Waterloo International Terminal, Canary Wharf. Seconded to a Belgian office and commuted weekly between Belgium and UK offices.