Joined Raft Systems as a Telecommunication Commissioning Engineer and project planning. I am now currently involved in major networks for the MOD and finical sectors. I have currently been working in France, Belgium, Germany,Spain and the Outer Hebrides, working on the latest microwave radios, multiplexers and switch equipment. These included Celio, Ceragon Siae and Nec microwave equipment, Loop, Dit and Rad multiplexers and Cisco Me3400 switches. I have now been involved in working off shore with Iberdrola on wind farm substations, in Spain, Germany and the UK for microwave and vsat installations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES; •Installation and commissioning of digital microwave radio equipment, and associated ancillary equipment•Installation and commissioning of transmission equipment, and associated ancillary equipment•Line of sight and site surveys both UK and abroad•Antenna rigging and vertical face work•Field service fault diagnosis•Experience in assisting with the implementation of total network solutions including installation of antenna systems, antenna alignment and commissioning handover•Experience in assisting with workshop based activities and providing supervisory support and planning on site.

Production Manager 1999-2006 responsible for the planning of the whole production department. This included the timely manufacture of required prototypes, the implementation of the new sales/production software (Rent-it), setting up and general maintenance of wireless and LAN networks, yearly staff appraisals, production of all end of month/year financial reports, and contribution to all company management meetings. I was also responsible for the auditing of all sub-contractor Companies and the arrangements for the work to be carried out by them. I was involved in the implementation of IIP (Investors In People) Standard and RoHS/WEEE lead free processes.

Employed as a computer technician/Q.A inspector which involved building and testing the latest computer systems before passing them through a Quality Assurance and test.

Employed as a clean room/test technician which involved building and testing of computer hard drives with the use of ATM machines. Strict safety controls and team involvement were important.