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Design Engineering Specialist requiring strong analytical skills responsible for information assurance, accuracy of detailed technical documentation and ensuring that major projects follow established engineering processes. Initiation of and active engagement in the development of new and existing processes, trouble-shooting, project management, proficiency with design software and capable of working both as a team member and on own initiative with self-led engineering projects.

Team leader for a claims management company responsible for the support, management and administration of the department’s Creditor Liaison Team, liaising with representatives from a wide range of major banking groups and creditors in order to achieve satisfactory outcomes for both stakeholders and clients.

Contractor for the Ministry of Defence working in support of UK military operations at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratories, Fort Halstead. Responsible for monitoring numerous communications systems of varying security classifications to field requests for information, data management and transfer, analysis of information, writing/issuing relevant reports to high level customers and agencies and ensuring the secure handling of highly sensitive Protectively Marked information.

• Conversant with principles and standards for Passive Optical Networks (PONs) and Point-to-Point networks with reference to Fibre to the Home (FttH) installations• Installation, acceptance test and fault find of Cat 5/6, multi/single mode fibre systems including PONs and Air Blown Fibre, using a range of next generation Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), light source meters and high-precision fusion splicers as well as many other types of measurement and test… Show more • Conversant with principles and standards for Passive Optical Networks (PONs) and Point-to-Point networks with reference to Fibre to the Home (FttH) installations• Installation, acceptance test and fault find of Cat 5/6, multi/single mode fibre systems including PONs and Air Blown Fibre, using a range of next generation Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), light source meters and high-precision fusion splicers as well as many other types of measurement and test equipment• Terminate fibre with a wide range of interconnection devices and connector types, both hand and machine polishing techniques; proficient using different termination methods within the laboratory, manufacturing in field environments, and achieving low reflectance and insertion loss• Splice all types of fibre including ribbon from standard G652 to laser enhanced speciality fibres OM1, OM2, OM3 and OS1; experienced in a range of fusion splicers such as Fujikura (FSM 60s & 50s) and Fitel (123 & 178) machines, and joining cables using a variety of mechanical splices• Confirm performance and characterisation of fibre systems using insertion loss measurement techniques with smart light source and power meters (Exfo 980 max-tester) and PON power meters and OTDRs• Proficient in E-side/D-side connectivity and qualified in installing cabling systems• Install and terminate copper cabling (Cat 5, 5e, 6 and co-axial) with a variety of interconnection devices and connector types• LAN Permanent link/channel testing with Level 3 LAN testers (Fluke DTX-1800, Fluke DSP-4000)• Experience working on various communication systems, operating HF, VHF, SHF and Satellite Communication equipment from aerials to user interface with associated security devices• Trained in Health & Safety in the Workplace with the NRASWA (Signing, Lighting and Guarding); also competent to conduct comprehensive risk assessments Show less

Intelligence analyst and (from 2005) junior manager/team leader responsible for analysis and reporting on various communications media on extremely short notice deployment to various hostile environments, security and administration of deployed team members and multi-million-pound equipment, self-led research, and quality assurance and re-assessment of intelligence and reports when necessary. Briefing and reporting business critical intelligence to multi-national civilian and military… Show more Intelligence analyst and (from 2005) junior manager/team leader responsible for analysis and reporting on various communications media on extremely short notice deployment to various hostile environments, security and administration of deployed team members and multi-million-pound equipment, self-led research, and quality assurance and re-assessment of intelligence and reports when necessary. Briefing and reporting business critical intelligence to multi-national civilian and military personnel up to Chief Executive level, management of section records, databases and filing and accounting for highly sensitive information. Providing Information Assurance across the Ministry of Defence and ensuring adherence to security protocols. Show less