James Thompson Email & Phone Number

Hove, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

Product designer for mainly Digico but also working closely with the rest of the Audiotonix group such as KLANG and Fourier. Mechanical designer using CAD software. Product designing from the ground up including working closely with electronics and electronics hardware placement. Within Audiotonix I work across the group international so communication skills and working with my team and external companies such as manufacturers and suppliers.

East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Mechanical design engineerCAD: 3D/2D,CAD - solid, direct, surface, mesh-form and sheet-metal modelling, 3D scanning/printing and more recently, CAD CAM. Over all full time CAD is 7years +Engineering: What makes me good at general design is my extensive experience on the tools using: vertical milling, lathes, drills, fabrication, tig welding, mechanical assembly worksElectrical and electronics: I also have 4 years custom panel wiring experience, creating panels for, London Underground, London banks, power station network and large supermarket shops

Based In Brighton

Crew/FOH/Monitor sound Engineer using analogue or digital consoles, experienced mostly in Midas Pro Digital consoles. Freelance FOH / MON Sound EngineerSummaryI have been working as a live sound engineer on a freelance basis since 2008 (previously a drummer), gaining over 12 years’ experience as a FOH / MON sound engineer. A highly skilled and passionate individual I have gained valuable experience in a wide variety of small to large venues for a diverse range of event types.Skills including touring.Live AudioExperience in operating, configuring and setting-up a diverse range of complex professional sound reinforcement equipment, including most modern digital consolesUnderstanding and practice of the different approaches required for music events ranging from theatre and comedy through to bands, orchestral and festivalsPractical expertise in mostly using Midas Pro digital consoles and the world of Waves plugins, plus all analogue consoles and outboard. DAW's Audio Multi-track Recording using CuBase, 8 Pro-tools and Waves Tracks Live for virtual sound checks.General I have an easy-going, friendly, approachable and helpful nature, whilst maintaining a strong work ethic and professional attitude at all timesExperienced control panel wireman which experience helped to wire up professional audio racks.Some of the Artists I have worked include:Gorrillaz Republica Joan Armatrading The Specials Bad Manners Toyah Wilcox Wishbone Ash Ade Edmonson John Grant Nick Cave The Syd Lawrence Orchestra Brighton and Hove Gospel Choir SLAVESJimmy CliffThe Meow MeowsTwo toneABC FOH Midas techFun Luvin Criminals FOH Midas techBen Thompson (Drummer from 2 Door Cinema Club)Plus large amount of local bands

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Brighton And Hove, England, United Kingdom

Specialist Rehabilitation EngineerDesign Engineer for custom or adaptions of standard component/assemblies. Mechanical design engineer (CAD) with over 20 years experience, presently in the prescription, design and manufacture of rehabilitation postural and assistive technologies for children and young adults with highly complex needs. Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, currently providing specialist technical support in a medical or community based environment. Committed to achieving greater independence for clients - focussed on clinical, assistive, leisure, education and communication needs and delivering high quality, potentially life-changing, equipment and assistive devices. Accomplished engineer.EXPERIENCESussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. 1999 - present Chailey Clinical Services - East SussexSpecialist Rehabilitation Engineer! Mechanical, electronics and electrical assembly.Project manage jobs from spec, design, quote, build, to handover.Confident working with a range of different materials and precision machinery.Engage direct with clients on custom jobs & as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Work from spec, concept, product design and produce 3D CAD virtual models, eithersingular parts or large assemblies, testing & then creating 2D engineering drawings.Excellent knowledge of CAD and can adapt to various software packages.Working knowledge of cost management, budgetary and design limitations, usingspreadsheets to cost. Work with different manufacturers to complete project.Skilled user of both Apple Mac and Pc’s.COMMUNICATIONEffective communicator establishing positive relationships to achieve high quality outcome. Converse directly with client, phone, email or video calling.Valuable engagement with various specialities to ensure co-ordinated action plan.Active participant in team working on larger projects taking progressive steps toadvance jobs.

Computer controlled robotic camera rigs.Role included - manufacturing, setting up, constructing, assembling and servicing (computer) motion control rigs for the Film and TV industry.Computer controlled rigs (crane dollies) Camera film rigs that could do multiple, multi angle shots, multiple times, layering up scenes.This could include:Servicing rigs. Fixing rigs and making sure the rigs were working up to spec and smoothly, as there are cameras filming at the end of them.Calibrating rigs. To make sure rigs could to return shots accurately. Assembling rigsMachining up new production of componentsDesigning small parts to problem solve.Assembling two and a half ton rigs to building small focus motors.Special FX London and international studios.Films included Aardman productions 'Wallace and Gromit' and 'Chicken Run''Dante's Peak'BBC'Matrix Reloaded''Matrix Revolutions'The first Harry Potter film

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

First JobCustom panel wiring