Conrad Thomas Email & Phone Number

Cape Town Area, South Africa

To provide servant leadership to 130 adults offering opportunities for youth leadership development in the Two Oceans District of Scouts South Africa.

Fishhoek

Drive the vision of cubbing and scouting at the 2nd Fishhoek Group, providing the youth with the necessary character, skills and leadership that contributes towards them being outstanding global citizens as expressed through the Scout Law and Promise.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Plan, execute and control projects related to the research and development of Aero SATCOM products across the product lifecycle from inception, requirements, design, verification, qualification, industrialization and certification, by the co-ordination of tasks across many functional teams. Functional tasks management includes, but is not limited to, software, hardware, signal processing, mechanical, systems engineering, qualification and production test disciplines.• Develop budget… Show more • Plan, execute and control projects related to the research and development of Aero SATCOM products across the product lifecycle from inception, requirements, design, verification, qualification, industrialization and certification, by the co-ordination of tasks across many functional teams. Functional tasks management includes, but is not limited to, software, hardware, signal processing, mechanical, systems engineering, qualification and production test disciplines.• Develop budget and staffing requirements.• Ensure that each project remains aligned with expected deliverables.• Manage the product lifecycle through to production, transition process gates.• Proactive address project challenges and resolve conflicts.• Identify opportunities for process improvement.• Manage communications channels both internally and externally.• Co-ordinate with contractors and SME’s towards achieving a deliverable outcome.• Manage project risks and issues effectively.• Ensure timescales and agreed milestones and deliverables are met. Show less

Stellenbosch

Accountable and responsible to manage cross-functional projects from initiation, planning, execution, control through to closure of all tasks, within the bounds of budgeted cost, schedule and quality. • Participate in the definition of project scope, goals and objectives and deliverables that support internal and/or external obligations, in collaboration with stakeholders.• Cross-functional/ Project planning• Develop project plans and associated communication documents in… Show more Accountable and responsible to manage cross-functional projects from initiation, planning, execution, control through to closure of all tasks, within the bounds of budgeted cost, schedule and quality. • Participate in the definition of project scope, goals and objectives and deliverables that support internal and/or external obligations, in collaboration with stakeholders.• Cross-functional/ Project planning• Develop project plans and associated communication documents in support of integrated cross functional planning and execution.• Identify and manage project dependencies and project critical paths.• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.• Ongoing prioritizing and guidance as per project and priorities.• Resource allocation & management• Participate in the estimation of the resources and manpower needed to achieve the project goals. Negotiate with other department managers for the availability/allocation of required resources.• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate resources.• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team(s).• Project financial control• Draft and submit project budget forecasts and project financials including subsequent budget changes as required.• Ensure that project budgets are monitored, controlled and updated with actual expenditure on a monthly basis.• Risk and Issue management• Identify, evaluate and manage project risks and issues with associated mitigations..• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion• Continuous improvement across the company• Giving suggestions and advice for continuous improving of technology, products, policies, processes and procedures.• Provide recommendations and assist with decision-making. Show less

Identify operational problems in the security and defence market sectors and source technologies that will underpin an operational concept that supports the architect-ed physical solution .

a) Managed the daily operations of our technology group, from a people, project and financial perspective.b) The technology group project managers reported to me, on projects dealing with GSM location technology, microwave distance measurement and radio astronomy.c) Assisted the project managers in trying to secure new contract R&D projects.d) Executed research into software defined radio architectures and frameworks.

a) Project managed from a cost, time and quality perspective the completion of a digital point to point microwave radio development project.b) Managed hardware and software configuration of the above project for production.c) Created a product roadmap to take point to point microwave radio development further within the company.d) Proposed and costed follow-up projects to make the product more competitive in the market.e) Performed system engineering functions… Show more a) Project managed from a cost, time and quality perspective the completion of a digital point to point microwave radio development project.b) Managed hardware and software configuration of the above project for production.c) Created a product roadmap to take point to point microwave radio development further within the company.d) Proposed and costed follow-up projects to make the product more competitive in the market.e) Performed system engineering functions with regards validation and verification of the product. Show less

a) Configuring of several speech voice portals in a lab environment for evaluation by myself. ( RH Linux and Windows 2003 )b) Developing evaluation voice applications using VXML, CCXML at the presentation layers, such as password reset validated by bio metrically.c) Java J2EE Speech/IVR development hosted on Tomcat.d) Develop call flows in an Eclipse IDE (Dialog Designer) that generates Java server applets emitting VXML.e) Commissioning and design of Avaya… Show more a) Configuring of several speech voice portals in a lab environment for evaluation by myself. ( RH Linux and Windows 2003 )b) Developing evaluation voice applications using VXML, CCXML at the presentation layers, such as password reset validated by bio metrically.c) Java J2EE Speech/IVR development hosted on Tomcat.d) Develop call flows in an Eclipse IDE (Dialog Designer) that generates Java server applets emitting VXML.e) Commissioning and design of Avaya Voice Portal solutions.f) IVR/Speech integration to back-end systems using Web Services ( SOAP, WSDL, UDDI) and JDBC g) SQL development and SRGS grammar development.h) System engineering and integration with regards to evaluating Speech Biometrics and the definition of the measurement criteria thereof.i) Avaya Interactive Response driver integration to Genesys IVR server using C++ on Sun Solaris Unix (10), using GNU tools.j) Developed applications against Avaya Application Enablement Services (AES) Show less

a) Lead a team of developers/testers involved with CTI applications, responsible for product specification, software specification / design, product, test qualification and documentation.b) Developed a unified messaging platform on MS Server 2000 using Dialogic/Eicon hardware and MSVC++ ( C++, C, COM, WIN32, COM ATL , STL Dialogic general voice API for WIndows, Installshield )c) Added UM functionality for the Phillips Sopho s3000 , Alcatel 4400, Diana/Phoenix, Nortel… Show more a) Lead a team of developers/testers involved with CTI applications, responsible for product specification, software specification / design, product, test qualification and documentation.b) Developed a unified messaging platform on MS Server 2000 using Dialogic/Eicon hardware and MSVC++ ( C++, C, COM, WIN32, COM ATL , STL Dialogic general voice API for WIndows, Installshield )c) Added UM functionality for the Phillips Sopho s3000 , Alcatel 4400, Diana/Phoenix, Nortel Meridian, Avaya Definity, Ericsson MD110 and MD 30 and LG LDK300 PBXs. Defined and documented a set of test procedures for each of the PBX’s above together with PBX configuration documentation.d) Designed and developed a Fax Gateway( C++ ) forming part of our Unified Messaging option to market requirements.e) Coded an MS FAX service provider for the Eicon ISDN cards using CAPI. ( Common API for ISDN ) based on an interface defined by Microsoft.f) Coded portions of the client server print to fax functional components. g) Drafted a software quality test procedure for the Fax Gateway. h) Drafted user documentation for the product as well as architectural documentation. i) Developed TSAPI/TAPI/CSTA soft phones( C++ ).j) Brought the software source from the US and adapted it to suit Tellumat’s PBX implementation . Extensive use of COM and C++.k) Mentoring role on CTI applications.l) Assisting other development teams with telephony middleware in order for them to add functionality to their products. m) CTI system engineering of applications and PBX embedded firmware( embedded C ). Show less

a) Designed , developed and tested a PBX driver for Lucent Passage/CentreVu Telephony server( WIN32, C++ )b) Designed and developed a CSTA/TSAPI telephony server with TAPI bridge( WIN32, C,C++,STL, COM ATL Installshield ) .c) Designed and developed the CSTA CTI capability in the Diana PBX call processor( embedded C, CSTA, ASN1 ).

a) Specified and documented the software requirements against a given user requirements and documented the test and qualification procedures with tractability back to the user requirement.b) Implemented a Hotel feature suite for the PBX. ( embedded C, C++ )c) Stabilized the Diana call processor software. ( embedded C, C++ )d) Implemented embedded recorder firmware on the Diana PBX. ( embedded C, C++ )e) Rework PBX features for CSTA functionality. ( embedded C… Show more a) Specified and documented the software requirements against a given user requirements and documented the test and qualification procedures with tractability back to the user requirement.b) Implemented a Hotel feature suite for the PBX. ( embedded C, C++ )c) Stabilized the Diana call processor software. ( embedded C, C++ )d) Implemented embedded recorder firmware on the Diana PBX. ( embedded C, C++ )e) Rework PBX features for CSTA functionality. ( embedded C, C++ ) f) Implemented operator overflow call processing firmware. ( embedded C, C++ ) Show less

a) Developed a PC driver for multiplexing 2 pre-press editorial systems to a single photo type setter. ( MS DOS, Borland C++ )b) Developed automated fullpage mark-up software for financial and weather newspaper pages. ( Small talk). Liased directly with the customer for requirements.c) Developed automated fullpage mark-up software for telephone directories and yellow pages. ( C++ , 3B2 markup )d) Developed full page makeup scripts for MediaSystemen pre-press editorial… Show more a) Developed a PC driver for multiplexing 2 pre-press editorial systems to a single photo type setter. ( MS DOS, Borland C++ )b) Developed automated fullpage mark-up software for financial and weather newspaper pages. ( Small talk). Liased directly with the customer for requirements.c) Developed automated fullpage mark-up software for telephone directories and yellow pages. ( C++ , 3B2 markup )d) Developed full page makeup scripts for MediaSystemen pre-press editorial system. ( Justif, a mark-up language ) Show less

a) Project managed Naspers WAN roll out using Newbridge 3600 TDM equipment. b) Acting Telecommunications manager for 1 year, managing the day to day running of the telecommunications department. Reporting to the IT director.

a) Maintained and supported key Philips accounts in the Cape area.b) Installed large PBX’s in the Cape 1000+ ports.c) General PBX support and upgrade roles fulfilling customer requirements.d) Pre-sales support.

a) Designed and developed a 24 port PBX hardware. Worked with a team of 5 engineers, involved with prototyping the CPU card, the busy Line indicator card and the power supply unit. Involved with the schematic and the PCB layouts.b) Developed PBX call processing software (Z80 assembler). Responsible for the stabilization of core switching functionality and tieline/ inter- networking functions.c) Responsible for and produced all handbooks for the above.d) Developed an… Show more a) Designed and developed a 24 port PBX hardware. Worked with a team of 5 engineers, involved with prototyping the CPU card, the busy Line indicator card and the power supply unit. Involved with the schematic and the PCB layouts.b) Developed PBX call processing software (Z80 assembler). Responsible for the stabilization of core switching functionality and tieline/ inter- networking functions.c) Responsible for and produced all handbooks for the above.d) Developed an electronic trunk bar for an electro-mechanical PBX (MCS 48 assembler ). e) Developed various electronic relay replacement equivalents for an electromechanical PBX. Show less

a) Tested and refurbished single and 3 phase domestic kwh meters.b) Calibrated new single and 3 phase domestic kwh meters.c) Tested and refurbished 3 phase industrial kwh meters.e) Responsible for meter readings at Ahtlone and Table Bay power stations.

Hnd, Electronics (Lc)

Activities and Societies: 1982

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