Chris Rouse Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Freelance Programme / Project Management

London, United Kingdom

Enterprise Technology

Senior PM On the London Underground Wi-Fi Project. Responsible for the 2 x Data Center Builds

O2 Wifi

Project Manager: • Extensive knowledge of CISCO systems & installations for T5 & T4 , to BAA standards• Contracted to coordinate T5c construction, network, backbone and horizontal cabling• Managed Terminal 4 refurbishment covering extensive ICT and structured cabling • Contracted to manage the fitting of CAT 5 & 6 and fibre optic cables as part of the major construction project for Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5• Managed a team of 40-50 contractors, including Engineers and… Show more Project Manager: • Extensive knowledge of CISCO systems & installations for T5 & T4 , to BAA standards• Contracted to coordinate T5c construction, network, backbone and horizontal cabling• Managed Terminal 4 refurbishment covering extensive ICT and structured cabling • Contracted to manage the fitting of CAT 5 & 6 and fibre optic cables as part of the major construction project for Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5• Managed a team of 40-50 contractors, including Engineers and Electrical Technicians• Ensuring a high level of Health & Safety on site, in line with strict governance and policy• Carrying out H & S toolbox talks and working with Safety Representatives• Allocated contracted workforce on prioritised jobs to achieve project milestones• Ensured all works met with stringent quality standards and met tight deadlines• Involved in the construction and close out of over 60+ Communications Rooms• Authorised signature for ATP / PTW licences• Worked with a variety stakeholders including: BA, BAA, UK Border Agency, Special Branch and various airlines within Heathrow Campus Show less

iUHBA Networks is a specialist Fiber-To-The-Home/Office (FTTH/O) & Fixed Wireless Mobile Access (FWMA) company that invested millions of dollars and almost 90,000 man-hours (since 2000) in research, planning, and design and engineering, which ultimately resulted in a new telecommunications business standard: the FiberBroadband Strategy (FBS).

I (Q Data Solutions) was Contracted to manage the Installation of the structured cabling network as part of the major construction project for Heathrow Terminal 5, using a resource of 200+ contractors, including Data Engineers and Electrical Technicians. I allocated the contracted workforce on prioritised jobs to achieve project milestones ensuring all works met with stringent quality standards and met tight deadlines to ensure T5 opened on time.Involved in the construction and close… Show more I (Q Data Solutions) was Contracted to manage the Installation of the structured cabling network as part of the major construction project for Heathrow Terminal 5, using a resource of 200+ contractors, including Data Engineers and Electrical Technicians. I allocated the contracted workforce on prioritised jobs to achieve project milestones ensuring all works met with stringent quality standards and met tight deadlines to ensure T5 opened on time.Involved in the construction and close out of over 60+ Communications RoomsAuthorised signature for ATP / PTW licences Show less

Responsible for management of multiple time-framed assignments, budgets & contractsManaged 15 installation teams across the region: 40 staff including 7 supervisorsCable installation, analogue crews, CAT 5/6, transmission engineers & fibre splicersUndertook new build & multiple dwelling unit installations for NTL / Telewest BusinessProvided professional customer & contractor liaison; conducted client project reviewsMotivated workforce through use of… Show more Responsible for management of multiple time-framed assignments, budgets & contractsManaged 15 installation teams across the region: 40 staff including 7 supervisorsCable installation, analogue crews, CAT 5/6, transmission engineers & fibre splicersUndertook new build & multiple dwelling unit installations for NTL / Telewest BusinessProvided professional customer & contractor liaison; conducted client project reviewsMotivated workforce through use of 'fast-completion' incentives; disciplined as neededSuccessfully expanded the implementations completed by 10% over an 8 month periodResponsible for profit & loss & account management; generated additional businessProvided resourcing plans for current & future projects; D2D mgt, signed off routines Show less

Now known as iUHBA

Worked on the design & implementation of successful contract mgt for this start-up co.Applied processes within potential 'high profile' accounts using corporate affiliationsResponsible for the roll-out of projects to Fibre-to-the Home (FTTH) network productsIncorporated new technologies with existing networks, ensured integration & operationAccepted an invitation as guest speaker at a Communications Seminar in AmsterdamProvided a demonstration of the network… Show more Worked on the design & implementation of successful contract mgt for this start-up co.Applied processes within potential 'high profile' accounts using corporate affiliationsResponsible for the roll-out of projects to Fibre-to-the Home (FTTH) network productsIncorporated new technologies with existing networks, ensured integration & operationAccepted an invitation as guest speaker at a Communications Seminar in AmsterdamProvided a demonstration of the network implementation process & unique capabilities Show less

Colt TelecomsResponsible for process design & implementation of all Fibre Network MaintenanceSupervised contractors & surveyed original plans for London & Birmingham networksProvided Europe-wide supervision of maintenance contracts from London baseUndertook emergency fault location, rectification and high profile assignmentsLooked after needs of blue chip customers including HSBC, Coutts & various InterconnectsFulfilled Company objectives to approve… Show more Colt TelecomsResponsible for process design & implementation of all Fibre Network MaintenanceSupervised contractors & surveyed original plans for London & Birmingham networksProvided Europe-wide supervision of maintenance contracts from London baseUndertook emergency fault location, rectification and high profile assignmentsLooked after needs of blue chip customers including HSBC, Coutts & various InterconnectsFulfilled Company objectives to approve contractor suitability, identified training needsTested splicing to ensure standards were met, set up procedures within 40 European citiesEARLIER CAREER Show less