Gallagher SecurityTechnical Engineer
Jul. 2007 - Apr. 2014United KingdomSpecialist in the deployment, configuration, and integration of enterprise-level security systems across CCTV, access control, biometrics, and building automation. Delivered complex multi-vendor solutions across critical infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Core Technical Expertise: CCTV & VMS Platforms:
• Extensive experience in integration, commissioning, and support of major video platforms including:
Pelco Endura, DVTel Latitude, Indigovision, ExacqVision DVR 5x, Dedicated Micros (DS, DVIP, ECO, NetVu), Hikvision, IDIS, Bosch DVR.
• Hands-on work with hybrid analog/IP environments, camera placement planning, network optimization, and storage configurations. Access Card Technologies:
• Full-spectrum knowledge of access credential technologies including:
MIFARE (Classic, Plus), DESFire / DESFire EV1, HID Prox, 125kHz, Bluetooth LTE (BLE).
• Deep integration experience across card readers, controller panels, and secure credential issuance workflows. ID Card Printer Systems:
• Configuration and support of desktop and enterprise-class card printers:
Datacard, Fargo, Zebra, Edisecure, Magicard.
• Workflow setup for secure photo ID printing, encoding, and card management. Lift Integration Specialist:
• Advanced integration experience with lift access control systems including:
OTIS Compass & Modbus, Schindler ID, ThyssenKrupp, IFE.
• Implementation of floor access logic, secure call allocation, and high-level interface design. Wireless Locking & Long-Range Access:
• Deployment and integration of wireless and offline/online access locking systems:
Aperio (ASSA ABLOY), Salto Data-on-Card, Nedap uPASS long-range RFID readers. Biometric & Visitor Management Systems:
• Integration of Morpho / Sagem biometric fingerprint readers into access control systems.
• Deployment Gallagher Visitor Management and Syllabus Plus room booking platforms. Database & Protocol Integration:
• SQL Server configuration and integration experience from SQL Server 2000 to 2022.