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Wimborne, England, United Kingdom

Interim IPT Lead - Eurofighter Projects

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Programme management of various communication development projects - SATCOM & Land Based Communication Systems

Southampton, United Kingdom

I joined Selex ES on a consultancy basis in October 2012 to manage the completion of the SANG SATCOM project which was the delivery of Satellite communication capability to the Saudi Arabian National Guard. The project was previously mismanaged, out of control and over budget, I was engaged to bring the project back on track and successfully deliver a working system to the customer - GPT. The project was delivered successfully with follow on orders for support and training. On completion of… Show more I joined Selex ES on a consultancy basis in October 2012 to manage the completion of the SANG SATCOM project which was the delivery of Satellite communication capability to the Saudi Arabian National Guard. The project was previously mismanaged, out of control and over budget, I was engaged to bring the project back on track and successfully deliver a working system to the customer - GPT. The project was delivered successfully with follow on orders for support and training. On completion of the SATCOM project I was retained in a consultancy role to oversee a number of proposals for new business. Show less

Cheltenham

I joined GE Aviation in February 2010 as Engineering Site Lead and Head of Projects. As a member of the executive leadership team I was responsible for the engineering department consisting of 46 engineers and the project management department consisting of 6 project managers. The companies business was the design, development, qualification, manufacture and delivery of actuation systems for landing gear on both civil and military platforms. Key customers were Boeing, Airbus, BAE Systems and… Show more I joined GE Aviation in February 2010 as Engineering Site Lead and Head of Projects. As a member of the executive leadership team I was responsible for the engineering department consisting of 46 engineers and the project management department consisting of 6 project managers. The companies business was the design, development, qualification, manufacture and delivery of actuation systems for landing gear on both civil and military platforms. Key customers were Boeing, Airbus, BAE Systems and MoD. Key projects were A380, A320, 787 Show less

Yeovil

I joined Agusta Westland in September 2006 as a programme management consultant. During my 3.5 years at AW I carried out many consultancy assignments, initially training and mentoring their project managers in the skills of Earned Value Management reporting on the VH71 project (US Presidential Helicopter). I undertook a number of other assignments which included carrying out trade studies and preparing proposals for upgrades to the Sea King Mk 4 helicopter.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

I joined Selex Sistemi Integarti in January 2006, this was my first consultancy role. I was responsible for the delivery of all their projects which were managed by a project management team of 10 project managers. The companies business was the design, development and delivery of Air Traffic Control Systems their key customers were NATS, BAE Systems and Network Rail.

Titchfield

joined FR HiTemp in August 2004 as head of their Boeing programmes, FR HiTemp had just won the contract to develop the fuel system for the 787 Dreamliner which was the major development project that I was responsible for. The programme required the management of an extensive design team located on-site at Boeing’s Seattle design office. I was also responsible for the delivery of fuel systems for the 777, 767 and 747 aircraft.

Yeovil

I joined Normalair-Garrett in January 1989 as a project group leader to manage the design, development and qualification of the Mission Recording System for the EH101 helicopter for Westland Helicopters. During my 15 years at NGL / Honeywell I progressed through the ranks of project manager, chief projects engineer, senior programme manager to deputy programme director. I managed numerous design and development projects developing and delivering mission recording systems, life support systems… Show more I joined Normalair-Garrett in January 1989 as a project group leader to manage the design, development and qualification of the Mission Recording System for the EH101 helicopter for Westland Helicopters. During my 15 years at NGL / Honeywell I progressed through the ranks of project manager, chief projects engineer, senior programme manager to deputy programme director. I managed numerous design and development projects developing and delivering mission recording systems, life support systems, ECS systems and Hydraulic systems to a number of key customers (Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, DoD, MoD, Dornier and Embraer). During my career at Honeywell I also studied part-time at Bournemouth University for a Honours Degree in Business Studies. Show less

Weymouth

I joined Waverley Electronics in August 1983 as a design engineer my major tasks were to carry out electronic design of interface equipment associated with Towed Array Sonar Systems (2031, 2061, 2046) these systems were fitted to RN ships. I progressed through the engineering ranks and took on my first role as a project leader on a digital recording system. During the period with Waverley / Dowty I was sponsored to study part-time for BA in Business Studies at Bournemouth University.

Portland

After leaving school I was accepted on an indentured engineering apprenticeship at AUWE. The first year was an introduction to engineering covering both mechanical and electronic and electrical engineering, during years 2,3 & 4 I specialised in Electrical and Electronic Engineering studying part-time at college in both Weymouth and Bournemouth where I gained HNC level in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.On completion of my apprenticeship I spent 2 years as a laboratory technician… Show more After leaving school I was accepted on an indentured engineering apprenticeship at AUWE. The first year was an introduction to engineering covering both mechanical and electronic and electrical engineering, during years 2,3 & 4 I specialised in Electrical and Electronic Engineering studying part-time at college in both Weymouth and Bournemouth where I gained HNC level in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.On completion of my apprenticeship I spent 2 years as a laboratory technician working on sonar control systems for underwater mines which entailed working at sea supporting development trials Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Honours, Business Studies, 2:1

Hnc, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Pass With Distinction

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