The role of the Head of test and verification is to create and lead a team capable of delivering a a world leading in-flight connectivity solution. To perform this role effectively requires strong leadership and technical skills the ability to translate a vision of quality into a tangible test framework capable of ensuring the highest quality passenger solution the end customer. Verification of the end to end connectivity against the customer requirements requires close cooperation with the internal and external stakeholders to create an achievable test schedule and provide the correct level of expertise to support the goals of the test campaigns.In addition to the above the following activities must be performed to the highest standardWork with stakeholders to diagnose areas for process improvementManagement of budgets Recruitment of the all levels of engineering staffLead verification of remedial actionsReview and authorisation of test reports and supporting data. Continually assess efficacy of changes implementedWork closely with the Solutions and Service Delivery team, suppliers and the Customer to continually improve the test functionEstablish an agile data-management and reporting systemFoster a positive, constructive environment with feedback focused on clear goalsManage and implement a test automation framework

Product Assurance Lead Solar Orbiter May 2015 – Present As part of the product assurance team my role is to be the main point of contact for all PA related matters and to ensure that the product (flight and Non Flight) are tested and delivered to the correct quality standard. To perform this role effectively I need to build a close working relationship with the supplier and the internal engineering team. A key aspect of ensuring that the engineering challenges presented are met is the coordination support from the technical specialist in the following areas: Materials and PartsElectrical and Electronic EngineeringRadiationPlanetary ProtectionReliability and MaintainabilityFurther to this I also present any questions or concerns from the technical specialist during gateway reviews and review RIDS generated. in addition to the responsibilities above I am the Product assurance focal point for the AIT team, in order to meet the demands of this role I am required to perform the following activitiesCoordinate the quality assurance team manage the resolution of all non conformance's Act as lead interface to the customer Chair TRR's TRB's TSR's NRB'sProvide inputs to project scheduling meeting

Supplier Relationship Manager (EXOMARS ROVER) January 2014 – April 2015 My role a Supplier Relationship Manager on the ExoMars programme is to be the primary interface with the nominated Supplier and responsible for the relationship between the supplier and Airbus Defence and Space. Be fully responsible for managing the purchase phase of the supply chain core process and deliver equipments to projects on time, to cost and fulfilling all performance and quality requirements. Day-to-day management of contract implementation (multi-project, international);Timely and Accurate reporting to all level of management, internal and external customers Facilitate appropriate technical interaction between the project and supplier.Acquiring in-depth knowledge of supplier leading to effective control of supplierIdentifying risks and proposing/agreeing mitigating actionsQuality responsibility for technical, progress, risk tracking and non-conformance resolution reviews. Provide interface for PA and QA activities. Provide support to quality audits as required.

EADS - ASTRIUM LTD - Earth Navigation and Science - Functional Validation.March 2009 – January 2014 As Data Handling Functional Verification Engineer and Team Leader my main responsibilities were to perform software tests to verify the correct operation of satellite the On-Board Software. Required the Coordination Tracking and Reporting of the team and report to the management team I have worked on both LISA Pathfinder and Solar orbiter.My main duties consist of the following activities:Technical focal point for Data handling test activities.Coordination of the FV team test activities.Performing Data Handling System tests across all test platformsCommunication of technical information to all levels of management.Tracking of Non-Conformances through to conclusion. Generation of weekly test progress reports. Allocation of tasks to the team.Test scheduling.Review of test procedures and reports.

Ultra Electronics, Sonar and Communication SystemsMay 2007 – February 2009As senior systems engineer within the sonar communications group my main area of responsibility is the development of the secure communications system for the tornado aircraft.My main duties consisted of the following activities:Assist third party suppliers in the production of the Head Forward Indicator and Secure Station Box.Evaluation of sub contract proposals. Liaise with our customer and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are satisfied. Investigate and provide responses to internal and external technical queries. Coordination of technical working groups to resolve design issues.Requirements capture using DOORS.Production of equipment specifications and supporting documentation.Provide support and technical data for all phases of the development life cycle.Reviewing supplier and customer engineering documentation.

BAE Systems: Eurofighter Supplier Management Team August 2005 to May 2007As an Equipment Engineer within the supplier management team, my role was to provide technical support to external third party suppliers and customers in the development of the Eurofighter Digital Map Generator (DMG).My responsibilities included:Reviewing of supplier design data, qualification test procedures and results.Management and tracking of engineering and configuration changes.Technical support of internal and external customer activities Support all subsystem and systems integration test.Co-ordinate fault rectification and analysis of fault trends reports.Management of Design Review and Delivery processes. Management of prioritisation of task against strict program demands.Communication of technical and program data to all levels of management.Supporting the procurement processCoordination of logistical issues ensuring the equipment arrives at the correct location at the agreed engineering standard.

BAE Systems: Eurofighter Systems IntegrationSeptember 2002 to August 2005As part of the Systems Integration (SI) team, I was exposed to a broad spectrum of avionics testing my role as the technical point of contact for Communications and the Aircraft Crypto Variable Management Unit ACVMU whilst performing my duties I raised the awareness of the ACVMS prototype within SI by providing Q&A Sessions. My duties consisted of:Production of test procedures.Performing Communications integration test.ACVMU prototype/risk reduction testing.Analysis of 1553 and 3910 databus recordings.Communication of test and investigation results back to the relevant teams throughout the organisation via written reports and technical presentations.Work closely with the equipment and design engineers to resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

Nortel Networks: International Optical NetworksJanuary 2001 to April 2002The core business of the International Optical Networks (ION) group was to provide the optical networks to alternative telecommunications network provide across the UK and Europe. Due to the nature of the work undertaken I was required to spent long periods working at European customer sites. I feel this has me given good customer facing skills and the ability to work and face challenges alone if required.As a member of the (ION) team, my main duties consisted of: Producing test documents.Co-ordinate commissioning teams in performing network configuration.Perform site readiness reviews.Perform acceptance test.Provide customer support in the form of on site training and maintenance data analysis from a network operating center.

The purpose of the verification team was to prove the correct operation of voice over ATM hardware and software with a view to delivering a unified network. As a graduate test engineer in the verification team my job was:Support senior engineers in the configuration of Voice over ATM test platforms.Produce technical documentation.