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British

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Education:

GCE O-Level 5 Subjects

GCE A-Level 2 Subjects

City & Guilds Telecommunications Certificate

HNC (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)

IERE Endorsements in Physics & Mathematics

B.Sc. (equivalent) in Electronic Engineering

Professional Qualifications:

Chartered Engineer (C. Eng., M.I.E.T.)

Institute of IT Training (MIITT) – TAP Certified

Computer Literacy:

Windows; Mac OS; Microsoft Office Suite; Word Perfect; MS Project; Unix; Front Page; Adobe Acrobat; FrameMaker; DOS; Basic; Assembler; Interleaf; Visio; PageMaker; Freelance; WordStar; CalcStar.

IT & Telecommunications Protocols & Systems:

LAN; Ethernet; Routers; Gateways; Servers; FDDI; MAN; SMDS; Gatekeepers; Soft Switches; Call Servers; Media Gateways; MSANs; SBCs; Border Gateways; Media Servers; Cisco CallManager; CoS, QoS; Traffic Engineering; TCP/IP Suite, IPv6; VoIP; SIP; H.323; H.248/MEGACO; RTP/RTCP; Diffserve; RSVP; Intserve; Internet; Intranet; Extranet; ATM; Broadband; Frame Relay; ISDN; ADSL; xDSL; SS7; PDH; SDH; SONET; WDM; DWDM; MSPP; MPLS; ISUP; DASS2; DPNSS; R2; CAS; NGNs; IPT; SIGTRAN; VPNs; VLANs; IUP; BTNUP; 3GPP; IMS; PA systems; Microwave systems; VHF/HF radio systems; Satellite systems; Cable Labs; HFC; DOCSIS.

Current Position:

Freelance Consultant

Years In Current Position:

17

Main Achievements:

Has worked in the telecoms and IT industry for over 30 years and has experience of many aspects of the subject including TDM and IP network and system design, infrastructure design, network planning and roll-out, technical project management (using Prince 2 methodologies), telecoms regulation and standardisation, IP and telecoms signalling and control protocol design and implementation, and training provided on many IT and telecoms subjects. Also has worked on the design and implementation of telecommunications, microwave, radio and IT systems for the oil and gas process industry including FEED, tender and EPC phases of the contracts. Also a member of many industry groups and standards bodies on QoS, protocols and architectural models.

Has worked as a (associate) management/technical consultant for [snip] and the [snip]. Has written over 20 reports, 30 papers and presented at over 20 conferences and provided over 100 training courses within the IT and telecoms subject area. 

Main areas of expertise include; voice/network engineering, next-generation network (VoIP) design and implementation, transmission/lower layer technologies (SDH, MPLS, etc.) design and implementation, QoS network design and implementation, RFP/RFQ/SLA processes and evaluation, analysis and report writing, and training within the IT and telecoms subject area.

January 2006 to December 2006 – Voice NGN Design/Implementation Consultant, [snip], UK

Consultant advising the client on the architecture design, vendor selection, implementation and overall project management of the [snip] next-generation voice and broadband network. Design using soft-switches, SBCs, customer gateways, interconnect/trunk gateways, DSLAMs, MSANs and media and video servers to implement a totally new network for Sky residential customers and Easynet corporate customers. Design to support IP VPNs, broadband telephony, IP Centrex, contact centres, VoD, CPS, NTS, standard voice inbound and outbound services as well as customised Sky STB services. Broadband services based on LLU, WLR, baseband POTS and IADs. Platforms and services based on IMS, SIP, H.248, SIGTRAN, MPLS, next-generation SDH, VoIP and a new Cisco/Juniper router and switch network. Writing of RFQ technical specification and scoring matrix. Project management of voice work-stream using Prince 2 methodologies. Vendor assessment and analysis and testing of NGN components. Rollout and acceptance of full NGN network and delivery of all services.

September 2005 to December 2005 – Strategic Consultant, [snip], UK

Consultant in the preparation of a strategic implementation plan for a worldwide corporate next-generation IP network for the [snip] including all data (including email), voice, audio and video conferencing, video telephony, messaging (web-based) and call centre services. The project involved; analysis of existing facilities (Avaya and Cisco CallManager), assessment of facility growth, identification of new services (such as desktop video telephony and chat), development of a staged roll-out and migration strategy, preparation of financial justification for plans including identification of benefits and risks, identification of suitable vendors and their capabilities/weaknesses, obtaining budgetary quotations and producing a final report including the project implementation plan and appointing stakeholders and the project board, etc. At all stages making presentations to [snip] director level.

March 2005 to September 2005 – Associate Consultant , [snip], UK

Consultant advising the client on the architecture design, project management and implementation of the [snip] next-generation network. Design, using soft-switches, SBCs, gateways and media servers, to replace all the current networks and services, including the TDM voice network. Design encompassed all the converged platforms and services based on SIP, H.248, SIGTRAN, MPLS, next-generation SDH, MSPP, VoIP and a new router and switch network (based on Cisco/Juniper for routers, Marconi for MSPP and Tellabs for metro-Ethernet). Migration design for whole network and for the Nortel CS2K IP Centrex current network. Writing of RFQ technical specification and scoring matrix. Vendor assessment and analysis and testing of NGN components. Also worked on TDM and IP carrier interconnects.

October 2004 to March 2005 – Telecommunications Consultant, [snip], UK

Consultant for part of the voice design of [snip]’s 21st Century Network to replace all the current [snip] networks and services, including the PSTN. Working on the design and roll-out of converged platforms (iNode and Metro Node) and services based on SIP, MEGACO/H.248, SIGTRAN, MPLS and VoIP class of service definitions and protocols. Involved in the signalling translation of current signalling protocols (DASS2, QSIG, ISDN, DPNSS, SS7, V5.1/2, Frame Relay and ATM, etc.) into IP-based signalling (including SIP, SIP-I, SIP-T, SIGTRAN, H.323, MEGACO/H.248, etc.) and IP interconnect with other carriers. Involved in the initial multi-vendor trials and the migration design for the Cardiff area initial rollout.

July 2004 to October 2004 – IPT Consultant, [snip], UK

Consultant involved in the review of the company’s IP telephony projects in order to assess risks and make recommendations on how the projects can be run more effectively. Analysis of staff training needs and design of bespoke training material covering VoIP principles and data networking. Advising company on network assessments prior to implementation of IP telephony systems.

December 2003 to July 2004 – IT & Telecoms Consultant, [snip], UK

Consultant involved in the design, specification and deployment of the IT and telecommunications infrastructure for the new grandstand for Ascot racecourse. Evaluation of Nortel, Avaya, [snip], Cisco CallManager and [snip] offerings on converged voice and data systems (including WiFi and TV distribution). Production of detailed design specifications, migration and roll-our designs and writing the invitation to tender documents (RFP/RFQ). Also involved in design with NTL on delivery of TV and voice over cable.

August 2003 to December 2003 – Oil & Gas Consultant, [snip], Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant involved in the design, planning and project managing the telecommunications infrastructure for a gas field processing plant in the Abu Dhabi area of UAE. The work involved system design, scope of works, tender documents, clarifications, bid evaluation and awards. Involved in negotiations with Etisalat (national carrier) is the supply of telecommunication services. Also involved in procuring and organising the installation and acceptance of operational systems and staffing. Liaison and progress meetings with suppliers, contractors and accountants.

February 2003 to August 2003 – Project Manager, [snip], UK

Project Manager responsible for the upgrade of a managed voice and data network service (leased lines, ADSL, HDSL and telephony - some IP based) for Hampshire County Council schools, libraries, other education and health establishments. Following consultation: network design, changes, planning, analysis, work scheduling, forecasting and modelling. Worked on major changes so that margins could be increased by reductions in operating costs without effecting service levels.

July 2002 to December 2002 - Project Leader, [snip], Prague, Czech Republic

Project Leader for the specification of a number portability system for the Czech Republic in line with EC Directives and Czech laws and regulations. Preparation of reports and recommendations for a geographic and non-geographic number portability system based on a reference database using All Calls Query. Specification of administration of numbering management and IN procedures for database transactions. Specification of an e-numbering scheme based on IPv6 for future use in the Czech Republic.

September 2001 to July 2002 – IT & Telecoms Consultant, [snip], In Amenas, Algeria

Consultant involved in the planning of the IT and communications infrastructure for oil and gas fields including buildings and switch-rooms in the In Amenas area of Algeria. The work involved system design, scope of works, tender documents, clarifications, bid evaluation and awards. Also responsible for security and safety of data, staff and buildings. Also involved in procuring and organising the installation and acceptance of operational systems and staffing. Liaison and progress meetings with suppliers, contractors and accountants.

July 1999 to September 2001 – Telecoms Consultant, [snip], UK

Telecommunications consultant involved in regulation and compliance issues relating to the running of the company’s public network infrastructure, personal numbering services, national and local rate services, calling card services and interconnects with other telecommunications operators. Responsible for ensuring that the company complies with telecoms regulation and number portability. Official company contact for licensing, interconnect, numbering, number portability, regulatory and billing issues with other operators and [snip]. Also responsible for interconnect issues (including Annex II application) and issues relating to interconnect billing, pricing and agreements with other carriers. Advising the company on telecoms regulatory changes and determinations. Member and contributor to the [snip] PNO committees on numbering, number portability, local loop unbundling, signalling migration and QoS.

July 1998 to January 1999 – Interim Technical Director, [snip] , UK

Interim Technical Director during the start-up phase of the company. Implementation of a UK SDH STM-16 network for a start-up network operator. Responsible for negotiations with cable companies and other network operators for implementation of customers’ circuits and bespoke networks (including SLAs with both licensed operators and end customers). Responsible for licence negotiations with [snip] and monitoring of applicable regulations. Responsible for setting up of a network management centre and implementation of a caesium clock with GPS backup.

January 1998 to June 1998 – Standards Engineer, [snip] Milan, Italy

Specification of product requirement specifications for WDM equipment based on the new (but unpublished) ITU-T Recommendations G.691 and G.692 on single-channel and multi-channel SDH systems. Market research study on competitive products.

December 1996 to December 1997 – Technical Product Manager, [snip], UK

Technical Management of voice and messaging platforms within the [snip] network. Liaison and negotiations with [snip] vendors in the supply of service platforms. Preparation of [snip] requirements statements and checking of vendor conformance statements. Organising and chairing [snip] /vendor workshops.

November 1995 to December 1996 – Implementation Consultant, [snip], Den Haag, Netherlands

Investigation, definition and project management of a Signalling System No. 7 implementation for Inmarsat ship-to-shore systems. Signalling System No. 7 based on Q.767 ISUP international recommendation. Liaison with PTT Netherlands/Ericsson for the first three implementations.

January 1995 to November 1995 – Operations Consultant, [snip], Paris, France

Investigation and definition of operational procedures for OMC-R, BSC and [snip]S operation for GSM Release 3 System. Procedures defined for modification of BSS user configuration files, alarm handling and other aspects.

January 1994 to November 1994 – Network Design Consultant, [snip], Brussels, Belgium

Specification of a design for a European private network signalling system for air traffic control use. The signalling system was based on ISDN/QSIG protocol standards for switched networks and private networks. Liaison with European suppliers and European air traffic control committees.

January 1993 to January 1994 - Market Research Consultant, [snip], Europe-wide

Investigation and research into the ISDN terminal equipment market in the twelve member states of the European Union. Following analysis of the collected data, the specification of mass-market ISDN terminal equipment and implementation plans for their manufacture and introduction, was produced.

May 1991 to December 1992 - Project Leader, [snip], Sophia Antipolis, France

Project Team leader for [snip] Project Team 25V on the writing of ISDN European regulatory ISDN protocol standards (called TBRs). The project involved specifying test requirements at Layers 1, 2 and 3 and design of tests (to ISO 9646) so that laboratories can determine if ISDN equipment meets the protocol requirements.

May 1990 to May 1991 - Network Planner, [snip], Belgium & Germany

Investigation and planning of a European private network based on switched ISDN services and digital and analogue leased lines. Other aspects investigated were; suppliers; back-up and alternative routing; signalling; and running costs.

November 1989 to April 1990 - Research Consultant, [snip], UK

Author of [snip] report based on research and analysis of telecommunications support by the Cable TV companies in the UK and Europe. The research and analysis covered the Cable TV network infrastructures that supported telecommunications (PDH; SDH; telephony protocols; use of signalling systems, etc.) as well as the types and capabilities of the distribution media used.

1987-1989

Product Line Manager, [snip] Technologies, Chicago, USA

1983-1987

European Technology Director, [snip] UK

1980-1983

Group Technology Manager, [snip], UK

1976-1980

Assistant Executive Engineer, [snip], UK

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