CV, UK Based Technical Security And Communications Specialist

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Skills keywords: project management, radio communications, radio programming, satellite communications, technical security

Short Bio:

Highly experienced and well connected communications engineer working within the security industry. Specialising in radio and satellite communications systems and operations in hostile and high risk environments. Security cleared.

Current location:  England, United Kingdom - View on map

Nationality: British

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Oil, Gas and Energy, IT and Technology

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Profile

Results-driven, highly regarded specialist communications consultant presenting with 17 years of experience in the successful delivery of quality telecommunications services to organisations operating in conflict and disaster zones in high-risk environments worldwide.

Provides radio, telephony and satellite communications for voice and data with emphasis on covert communications installations in vehicles and fixed locations. Works extensively with military, paramilitary, NGOs, Governments, security firms and commercial organisations.

Consistently acknowledged for capacity to deliver complex projects to deadlines within budgets through superior technical problem resolution skills, and expertise in improvising and adapting technologies across multiple platforms requiring considerable integration.

Key Strengths

 Risk Assessments & Evaluations  Project Management/Planning

 Operational & Team Leadership  Budgets & Accounts Management

 Contract Negotiations & Pricing  Client & Suppliers Relations

Areas Of Expertise

Communications System Design

Communications Systems Installation

Communications Systems Training

Frequency Planning & Management

DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)

DpMR (Digital Private Mobile Radio)

Capacity+ & Linked Capacity+

DMR Tier II XPT & Pseudo Trunking

DMR Tier III Trunking

Digital Radio Codeplug Writing

Hytera, Motorola, Icom, Kenwood

TRBONet & SmartDispatch

Zetron Systems Control & Integration

Codan & Barrett HF

VSAT & other Satellite Systems

Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping

Microwave Networks

DES/AES Encryption

Covert Vehicle Systems Installation

FITAS Certified

CONDO Trained

Field Deployments

Afghanistan, Angola, Bosnia, Burundi, China, Cyprus, DRC, Ethiopia, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kurdistan, Norway, Qatar, Rwanda, Sardinia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, UAE, USA, Yemen

HMG EXPERIENCE – ROYAL AIR FORCE

Tactical Communications Wing – 3 years IUKADGE – 4 years

Career Summary

G6-GLOBAL www.g6-global.com (formerly C & L International)
1999 – Present

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Established G6-Global in 1999 to provide a wide range of quality specialist telecommunications services, support, consultancy, equipment and systems to organisations and individuals working in hostile and high-risk environments worldwide.

CLIENTS INCLUDE:

UK MoD

AEGIS Defence Services

G4S Risk Management

CRG

Olive Group

Garda World

FCO

UNMIK

MoD

USDoD

SOCA

USASOC

CABLE & WIRELESS – U.K.
1990 – 1999

DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNIT 1996 – 1999

Following deployment to Rwanda during the 1994 genocide, recognised the serious skills lacuna in the field of communications and IT across the Humanitarian community.

Conceptualised and put forward a proposal for the formation of an Emergency Response Unit that was sanctioned by the Board of Directors at Cable & Wireless.

Formed, led and managed the ERU across worldwide deployments on every continent. Provided rapidly deployable communications solutions and support for NGOs working in challenging, high-risk environments.

Undertook United Nations programmes and government sponsored projects through the Department for International Development.

SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT 1993 – 1996

Designed and implemented commercial technical communications solutions for numerous blue chip companies, project-managed contracts and provided comprehensive pre and post-sales support.

Negotiated and implemented interconnect agreements with other telecom carriers.

SENIOR TRANSMISSION ENGINEER 1990 – 1993

Configured new customer circuits. Conducted installation, maintenance and testing on a variety of low to higher order multiplex equipment. Specialist in DCME and digital cross connect systems.

Implemented transmission recovery plan in the event of compromise or damage to trans-ocean data cables.

ROYAL AIR FORCE
1984 – 1990

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER 1987 – 1990

Worked on the state-of-the-art communications infrastructure project in support of the Improved UK Air Defence Ground Environment project (IUKADGE).

Tasked with commissioning and maintenance of digital switching equipment, national transmission infrastructure and supporting secure voice and data encryption systems.

Designed and implemented local communications ‘fall-back’ plan in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack.

TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS WING 1984 – 1987

As part of an elite deployable team, installed, operated and maintained transportable covert radio and satellite tactical communications and information systems supporting UK and NATO humanitarian and military operations worldwide.

Main customers of the Unit were fixed wing aircraft, notably the Harrier and F3 Tornado forces, deployed to OOA airfields or remote field locations. Also supported air to air refuelling, maritime reconnaissance and transport operations.

Additional Information

NATIONALITY: British

DRIVING LICENCE: Full, Clean

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Home Office Approved Vetting Status (SC)

TRAVEL: Vaccinations Current / 6 month Iraqi multi-entry visa

LANGUAGE: Intermediate Level German