Version 2 are the trusted independent provider of specialist equipment rental and support to the UK’s broadcast and event lighting professionals. We offer exceptional equipment backed by unrivalled project support.Technical manager responsible for directing the electrical and mechanical aspects of projects from inception to completion, working closely with account managers, clients, gaffers, lighting directors, and suppliers to specify equipment and deliver innovative yet safe technical solutions for a varied range of productions.I oversee the procurement, testing and maintenance of rental assets, the development and implementation of company IT / ERP systems, improvement of business processes and the training and supervision of technical staff.Taking a keen interest in furthering a good health and safety culture both in-house and on-site while producing all H&S documents for the company including risk assessments, method statements, internal inspections and policy.I am always eager to learn new technologies and techniques, and to collaborate with a diverse and talented team of professionals.

Working with lighting rental companies in London and the South East providing hands-on technical project management for IT upgrades and rental asset database system implementation. As well as web development and technical writing.

Responsible for managing production projects from their inception through to completion. Working closely alongside gaffers, lighting directors and production companies to specify equipment and deliver technical solutions for a varied range of shows on-time and to budget.Contributed to the implementation of many internal business / IT systems and processes, refining these over time and eventually leveraging the reports and financial insights to bring about the swift acquisition of Aurora by US based Video Equipment Rentals LLC (Later PRG) in late 2015

Working for various production companies and lighting suppliers in the events and broadcast industry. A wealth of on-site experience gained providing lighting rigging, design, temporary power, networking and operation of a wide range of equipment in fast paced environments.Shows include: The Weakest Link, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Graham Norton Show, Friday Night Project, Later... with Jools Holland, BBC Music Sessions at LSO St. Lukes and Henley Festival

Technical Director of a full service theatrical and event lighting supplier - services including hire, sales and installation. Delivering solutions to a range of clients from major production companies and venues to amateur dramatics and studio theatres.I was responsible for all project management, operational, technical, H&S planning of the company as well as working in high pressure environments to lead a team of people on site to ensure projects were delivered on time. Beta testing support for Vari-Lite Virtuoso DX software and then later ETC Eos software while using in-house consoles on productions feeding back to product managers.Historically one of few companies to achieve CAST Wysiwyg CSP (Certified Service Provider) status allowing early video rendering of lighting visualisation projects from our 10 machine server farm

Sub-contract projects designing software and hardware systems for testing, QA and commissioning of Thales SelTrac™ CBTC Communications-Based Train Control on the London Underground (JUNP) Jubilee and Northern Lines Upgrade Project.Replacing the fixed-block signalling and control system previously used on these lines with a transmission based moving block train control system aimed at improving the operational safety and performance of the underground system with minimal disruption to normal service operation.