A very experienced manager in Telecommunications Research and Development. Started career as a digital hardware designer. Became a very successful hardware group manager including Shelf, PCB, FPGA and ASIC design. Spells of work as Project Manager, Research Project Manager, Technology Strategy Director, and recently worked as R&D test and verification manager and latterly responsibility for ways of working across multiple sites and countries. A career which has included presenting papers at international events as an invited speaker.A very experienced line manager of up to 50 engineers with a firm belief that managers have a moral responsibility for the well being of their staff at work, and that this approach leads to getting the best out of people.Known for ability to combine in-depth comprehension of complex technology with excellent people management skillsA Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the IET (FIET) and registered Prince 2 PractitionerSpecialties: People management, project management, technology leadership, hardware design, test and verification, technology strategy, R&D processes