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Whether it’s supporting Government Hydrogen Energy innovation, transport sector asset upgrades or local government policy delivery David has been supporting Projects, Programmes and Portfolios transforming the performance of Infrastructure.

Bristol, United Kingdom

From Vintage helicopters to quantum communications, David has delivered research, innovation and operational approvals for people in the Aerospace, Defence and Space sector. His background in operational systems engineering combined with cross market technology understanding delivers answers that are safe, up to spec and fit for purpose.He has led key work strands for advising NATO on their next generation rotorcraft being procured (as part of NATO's Industrial Advisory Groups) as well as aided the Advanced Air Mobility Steering Group to enable entirely new UK Aircraft types to be brought to the global market. Has supported the Royal Navy’s federated synthetic training capability by helping them develop leading edge digital technology solutions to link their training infrastructure and help prepare them to provide security at sea and prevent conflict. He has also helped support strategic defence radar recapitalisation projects through to business case approval and enable them to deliver a modern capability that defends the UK territories.

Bristol

Lead Assurance Auditor implementing strategic change by delivering new risk-based assurance audits that monitored the effectiveness of aircraft delivery programmes safely (and compliant) into operational use meanwhile helping them realise the benefits (and mitigate the risks) to aviation duty holders.Produced Board-level strategic analysis reports for guidance on Senior Responsible Owner, and Business Change Manager, safety culture and ability to deliver regulatory compliant change and operations.

Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Led the implementation of a new portfolio office to centrally coordinate board level operational performance analysis and monitor the effectiveness of change (mapping the dependencies, milestones, risks and issues).Accountable to Senior Aviation duty holder for delivering a programme of military helicopter and manned fixed wing surveillance upgrade projects improving safety, regulatory compliance and defence operational capability. Spearheaded innovative (agile) digital transformation project realising £30M+ efficiencies in the generation and operation of defence helicopters in its first year. The software system is a flexible integration platform that mapped disparate data types connecting front end aircraft data sources (availability, logistics, safety, compliance, manpower, resources and training) to deliver budgetary effectiveness analysis and forward cost planning.Contract Managed £0.75M airworthiness risk survey programme for 4 aircraft types on three continents (making £250k efficiency in first year and delivered a fifth programme within same budget).

Suffield, Alberta, Canada

Delivering an annual programme of Maintenance and Engineering repair for a fleet of 1400 vehicles delivering Divisional operational training. The mixed armoured and wheeled fleet requires complex repairs over a 6 month period after austere, high tempo support to dangerous battlefield training. Ran a company comprised of up to 200 civilian and military electrical and mechanical engineers delivering operational fleet support.Tightened accounting controls and saved £1.5M in asset loss.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Technical Requirements manager within PMO for £1.4Bn acquisition and manufacturing programme improving the British Army’s front line armoured fighting vehicle. Oversaw programme development for customer through main gate business case approval into the concept and assessment phase of the lifecycle. Supported PMO with leadership and advice on customer changes across all functions. Travelled widely and met regional stakeholders.Briefed international partners on capability and technical developments for later international sales and business development. Played critical role in the commercial, financial and technical responses to customer RFPs/RFIs. Provided technical mentoring on acquisition to customer.

First Class Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial And Product Design, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Officer Training Corps; Judo

Project Management

Officers Long Aeronautical Engineering Course (Army)

Operational Command Leadership And Management

Commission in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Bachelor Of Engineering - Beng(Hons), Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician