A proactive and versatile engineering manager with experience in enterprise incident management, leading technical teams in the Defence sector. An industrious, forward-thinking engineer adept at facilitating complex problem solving for multi-stake holder outcomes.
Fully CISCO and CompTIA certified able to perform to the highest standards in any network, analyst or engineering role.
A proven track record with 22 years of experience in the Royal Air Force in engineering and management roles across a variety of disciplines within the Cyberspace Profession.
Being a member of both the IET and CMI displaying a keen interest in personal and professional development in the field of engineering, management and leadership.
A keen walker, runner, coder and maker with extensive experience with Python, Java, C++, PCB design and electrical engineering at an intermediate level.
The Institute of Engineering and Technology: 1100751532
The Chartered Management Institute: P05208750
Responsible for managing cyber incidents on Ministry of Defence networks assured by Defence Digital, leading a team overseeing global communication networks, including satellite communications and IPLCs. Collaborates with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to promptly resolve incidents within the cyber domain. Extensive experience with ITIL4 and SIAM frameworks, and a proven track record of working with organisations such as Fujitsu, DXC, BT, CapGemini, Airbus, Serco, and Babcock.
Instructing military and civilian students on technical equipment, including HRDF, TACAN, MASCOT, Watchman, and COSSOR transmitters/receivers preparing them for roles in the Military Aviation Environment, adhering to Policy outlined in the MAM-P.
Also responsible for flight level information management and H&S including risk assessments, working at height, radiaiton safety, noise hazards and workforce constrains.
Supervised technical teams maintaining the Type 92 Air Defence RADAR, overseeing the upkeep of the RADAR and associated communications equipment to deliver a recognised air picture to the UK and NATO. Also accountable for all aspects of health and safety, including working at height and radiation safety.
Responsible for the triaging of incidents on military communication systems to support global operations coordinating rectification work between ATLAS, BT and ISS.
Team leader responsible for maintaining Navigational Aids and communications equipment at RAF Gibraltar in line with Military Aviation Policy. Equipment included Watchman PSR, Cossor Tx/Rx, Park Air Transceivers, TETRA Radio, HRDF, RPAR 2000, Cardian SSR and RAF Pager.
Install and maintain all network equipment in the Defence Crisis Management Centre. Responsible for routine design and installation of fibre and copper network infrastructure with associated routers and switches for UK, US, and NATO communication systems.
Responsible for maintaining Navigational Aids and communications equipment at RAF Coningsby in line with Military Aviation Policy.
CompTIA Cyber Analyst (CySa)
CompTIA Security +
CompTIA Network +
Cisco CCNA Security Fundamentals
Cisco CCNA Routers and Switches
Cisco CCNA Intorduction to Networks
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership
IET EngTech Status
BSc (Hons) Computing and IT
NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance
A-levels Maths, Computing and Physics
9 GCSE's at A to C including Maths, English and Science