I am now working as an independent defence consultant under my own company banner. My recent work includes;Defining the User and System Requirements (URD and SRD) for the UK's Ground-Based Air Defence capability for the Falkland Islands (GBAD FI). Providing Air C2 expertise in the definition of the GBAD FI doctrine. Writing a report on the Royal Artillery's requirements for the GBAD FI Personnel and Organisation DLODs.Supporting the UK Delegation at the NATO TDL… Show more I am now working as an independent defence consultant under my own company banner. My recent work includes;Defining the User and System Requirements (URD and SRD) for the UK's Ground-Based Air Defence capability for the Falkland Islands (GBAD FI). Providing Air C2 expertise in the definition of the GBAD FI doctrine. Writing a report on the Royal Artillery's requirements for the GBAD FI Personnel and Organisation DLODs.Supporting the UK Delegation at the NATO TDL Capability Team Network Management Syndicate (TDL CaT NMS).Supporting the UK Joint Data Links Management Organisation (JDLMO) with regard to the operational aspects of FCA compliance. This has included the development of a URD for UK Link 16 planning activities and the delivery of a Link 16 STN allocation tool.The development of the User Requirements (URD), Systems Requirements (SRD), Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plan (ITEAP) and the Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) for the UK CRC System Integrator (CSI) Project for the DE&S SACC DT. The CSI Project is seeking to integrate Link 16 terminals with the UK's existing Air C2 system using NATO-developed software.A Niteworks study, on behalf of the JSENS DT, into the system dependencies of the Network-Enabled Airspace Defence and Surveillance (NEADS) programme. This involved development of high-level IERs and requirements definition.Support to the UK Joint Data Link Management Organisation (JDLMO) that assisted their preparation for the new UK Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA 7.0). This task involved reviewing the UK Link 16 Network Design, Planning and OPNET Management processes and representing the JDLMO activities as discrete functions. I also made recommendations for potential UK planning requirements.Development of a draft Link 16 Network Management Concept of Operations for the NATO Air Command and Control System (ACCS) for NACMA on behalf of SHAPE. Show less

Whilst working at HP ES/EDS Defence, I was the primary author or the co-author of;- The UK VMF Initialisation Data Interface Control Document on behalf of the TDL DT, DE&S- The UK Data Link Network Management CONUSE on behalf of UK JDLMO.- The UK JDLMO SOPs on behalf of UK JDLMO.- The UK Data Link Network Management Joint Doctrine Publication on behalf of UK JDLMO.- The Comparison Study of the UKASCACS SRD with the NATO ACCS System Specifications on behalf… Show more Whilst working at HP ES/EDS Defence, I was the primary author or the co-author of;- The UK VMF Initialisation Data Interface Control Document on behalf of the TDL DT, DE&S- The UK Data Link Network Management CONUSE on behalf of UK JDLMO.- The UK JDLMO SOPs on behalf of UK JDLMO.- The UK Data Link Network Management Joint Doctrine Publication on behalf of UK JDLMO.- The Comparison Study of the UKASCACS SRD with the NATO ACCS System Specifications on behalf of the DE&S ACCS IPT.- The UKASCACS ITEAP on behalf of the DE&S ACCS IPT.- The delivery of a Link 16 network management SOP workshop for the Swedish Armed Forces, the FMV and the JDLOC.I was also a member of the NATO ACCS Independent Validation & Verification Team under contract to NACMA, responsible for monitoring TDL aspects of the NATO ACCS programme and the L16@29K Project Show less

Requirements Manager in the TDL IPT at MOD Abbey Wood, responsible for the management of operational requirements for TDL procurement programmes with particular focus on TDL Network Management projects. Was the lead RM for JNMS, MTMS, TNDS and TIEC (for Tornado GR.4 and Harrier GR.9). Was also the operational lead within the IPT for UK JTIDS/MIDS Frequency Clearance Agreement testing programme.

Bloodhound SAM (1983-1986).4-year tour (1997-1991) at RAF Buchan as IDRO/TPO/EO (including Falklands 1989). 1990-1991, lead Link 11A team during Gulf War I, providing early warning to Muharraq, Bahrain. Instructor at ICCS OCU, RAF Ash (1991-1993). Sector Training Officer at Sector North Buchan (1993-1994). 1994, Trial Management Office at RAF Ash on the ADGE Operational Evaluation Unit - conducted operational evaluations on the ADGBS (894 system), JAPNMS, Type 93 radar, SSSB Portreath and… Show more Bloodhound SAM (1983-1986).4-year tour (1997-1991) at RAF Buchan as IDRO/TPO/EO (including Falklands 1989). 1990-1991, lead Link 11A team during Gulf War I, providing early warning to Muharraq, Bahrain. Instructor at ICCS OCU, RAF Ash (1991-1993). Sector Training Officer at Sector North Buchan (1993-1994). 1994, Trial Management Office at RAF Ash on the ADGE Operational Evaluation Unit - conducted operational evaluations on the ADGBS (894 system), JAPNMS, Type 93 radar, SSSB Portreath and ICCS. RAF Bentley Priory 1996-200 as OC JTIDS Co-ordination Office (JCO) responsible for all UK Link 16 Network Designs. Moved the JCO to RAF High Wycombe in 2000 and merged with the UK Data Link Management Cell (DLMC) as part of the JFACHQ. OC DLMC 2000-2002. Posted to Integration Authority, 2002-2003, as the MOD Desk officer responsible for TDL network management operational policy and JTIDS frequency clearance requirements. In 2003, moved to the TDL IPT on promotion to Sqn Ldr. Show less