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Date Submitted:	04-03-2010
Last Modified:	04-03-2010 (06:47)

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Current job:	Test Manager SC cleared Home office UK
Employment Term:	Temp/Contract
Job location:	Anywhere
Date available:	within a month
Industry:	Satellite Manufacturers and Subcontractors, Satellite Operators, , , Consulting/Engineering Services
Keywords	Test and Integration of Military HF UHF VHF SHF SATCOM Systems IT NETWORKS Manager

PROFILE: Authority Test Management, integration and Testing

A multi-skilled, very versatile and highly trained Telecommunication and IT System test Manager. Well developed and tested management and communication skills. Proven ability to lead and administer large groups in diverse locations under extreme pressure. Manages a team effectively within a group or as an individual and enjoys working in a consistently challenging environment.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

June 2009 – Present

Authority Test Manager Cyclamen Project

Employment History

Dates: June 2009 – March 2010

Employer: Home Office (Detica)

Nature of Business: Government Program – Project Cyclamen

Role Authority Test Manager SC cleared

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for the activation, testing and integration of the Cyclamen system at all designated sites, dependable for the Authority (Home Office) to oversee the testing and integration process on sites, ensuring a consistent approach and standards from prime contractors’ commissioning and testing, through to the User Acceptance Tests (UAT) and acceptance board.

¨ Management of all testing on site during all phases

¨ Creation of test cases during the testing process.

¨ Analyze the system and decide the best form of testing process

¨ Red line and update modify Test cases were necessary

¨ Control and implement any regression testing.

¨ Provided test reports detailing test results across all products being tested

¨ Advise contractors and the end user, on all technical matters within the system

¨ Carry out FAT, UAT, and QAT as per the V Model base lines.

¨ Manage all on site contractors and responsible for all site health and safety during testing.

¨ Attend regular meetings with the customer to discuss findings and reviews.

¨ To attend and advise at quality gate meetings, and test readiness reviews (TRR) and notice of readiness reviews (NOR).

¨ Provide technical advice to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) during UAT and write detailed reports

¨ To carry out detailed technical and environmental on site inspections.

¨ Extensive travel throughout the UK.

¨ Sign off all Integration and Testing carried out by SERCO as the Authority for the Home Office.

Jan 2006 – May 2009 Integration and Testing Manager

General Dynamics UK Ltd

Installation, Commissioning, Integration and testing of BOWMAN. Ministry of Defense Secure Digitised Communication System. (HF, VHF, UHF, PTARMIGAN, DII)

Scope of Responsibility: BOWMAN Integration and Test Manager.

Bowman system management. And the full life cycle of integration and Testing. including HF VHF UHF Radios. Data Networks Fibre Optic Links Upgrading of systems to current & future system requirements via software and hardware replacement. Provide Field Service / System Integration Support, User Acceptance Testing and liaison with MOD customer personnel on all aspects of the Bowman System.

Achievements:

Provided Management, and testing support for the current conversion of the British Army. Management of system engineers, and expertise in sub-systems within the Bowman environment. Sign off unit BOWMAN conversion as per the V-Model base lines, and adapt where necessary, Supply and manage logistical support to the unit, Remain in the Field with the unit throughout the Field testing and acceptance testing Phase to insure costumer satisfaction and to manage any problems that may occur. Provide a reach back facility to the company on all aspect of integration and testing. Successfully carried out Integration and testing of all of the British army unit conversions to date and continue to support them on a daily basis.

DII Systems engineer – responsible for the Implementation of the Server rack Integration and testing at GDUK Hastings and the training of all Engineers onsite.
Bowman/DII System integration and testing
Extensive in User acceptance testing (UAT) BOWMAN operational field testing
Extensive experience in Factory acceptance testing (FAT) this involves a communication validation process, a preliminary operator orientation, and a complete review of all documentation, custom applications, and hardware inventory.
Senior Management of Military Trials teams,
Extensive testing of the Bowman system
Producing User Manuals for all aspects of the BOWMAN SYSTEM (fault management, initialisation, applications etc)
Left the Army after 23years service with the Royal Corps of Signals with 15 years testing, communications trails and the management of large groups of operators and technicians
Working alone in Germany Bowman/DII System integration and testing
Combat applications Integration and testing
Responsible for the Teaching, installation ,Fault Management of the BOWMAN radio system VHF, UHF, HF, Data, Networks and Win xp, 2000 etc
Responsible to the company for Liaison/Management between them and officers from all three services, in any aspect of the BOWMAN upgrade.
Working alone in any area with the services testing the BOWMAN fit and repairing and faults as necessary.
In and out inspection of Bowmanised Vehicles from base workshops including full functional testing

2000 – 2005 Manager: Radio Systems Group

Responsible for the teaching of Communication Management to all Command Courses which include Yeoman/Foreman of Signals and Officers.
Chief instructor in all aspect of IT Security and information system security
Chief instructor Radio systems (clansman/Bowman) tactical communications
Highly skilled IT Engineer
IT software training
IT operating system configuration and testing (WIN 2000,XP)
ECDL instructor.
Continuously monitored and updated all training equipment and materials.
Responsible for the planning of new course material in all aspects of military communications including testing.
On the job training in a field environment. (radio fault finding etc)
Established and maintained a close working relationship with other instructors associated with each course.
Custodian for the Communication simulator used in all Communications management training.
Custodian for all Crypto used in conjunction with IT equipment
Instruction of all soldiers, regardless of their rank, in all aspects of radio communication practical and theory including satellite training and bowmen.
Production of Standard operating procedures (SOP).
System Integration and Testing. IP, Voice networks WAN, LAN etc.
Systems administrator NT4.
TEMPEST trainer.
INFOSEC practitioner.
Produce Course material. Lesson plans and Lesson content
Constantly monitor Lesson plans and instructional techniques and improved and update as technology changes.

1997 - 2000

Management the smooth running of a busy Communications Centre in a operational environment
Organised and supervised essential training to enhancing standards and performance levels that had to be achieved by all personnel working within the Communications Centre and Integration and test engineers.
Responsible for the controlling, accounting, issuing and receiving of highly sensitive on and off line encryption and information in an operational environment
Management of large groups of Integration and Test engineers.
Project Management of large groups of Soldiers, Engineers, and Officers.

1984 – 1997 Telecom’s Engineer Telegraphist /IT Engineer: UK, Middle East, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Africa.

Developed a sound knowledge of highly mobile communications equipment, (HF/VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Ptarmigan)
With associated security devices and power supplies.
Extensive trails in Northern Ireland with advanced communications systems including integration and testing, UAT and FAT
Capable of erecting and using a wide variety of antennas, diagnosing and remedying faults and laying associated cables.
Responsible for the rapid deployment for vehicles and equipment,
Liaising, trialling and procuring communication equipment used by the Army.
Responsible for the passage of information for security on state occasions and visits.
Responsible for all aspects of IT Security and infosec installing secure networks,
Training military personal, fault finding and repairing IT Equipment, and software management.
Crypto Accountant.
Communications Manger.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Construction and configuration IT systems networks.
Construction and configuration IT systems advanced.
C&G 3619/01 Communication skills
C&G 3759/02 Numeric

Principles of Radio Site Engineering
Bowman System Manager
Combat applications specialist
Bowman Plan interrogation
Bowman external messaging service
BCIP 5
Coaching & Motivation.
Defence Instructional Techniques advanced Supervisor.
A+, N+ CCNA and CCNP ongoing training at night school
Ministry of Defence Security Cleared (sc level)
Infosec Practitioner
IT Security officer
CRYPTO trained
Secure Laptop networking (Kilgetty Manager)
Over 20 Years of experience in the field of information Technology /radio systems/Testing
BOWMAN system engineer Test and Integration.
Authority test manager
ISEB Foundation, Intermediate and Practitioner Certificates. Ongoing training.

PERSONAL DETAILS

SC Security cleared, downgraded from DV due to job change

Single

Driving license (clean)

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