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Managing Director
SCH Tech LtdManaging Director
Jun. 2014SCH Tech is a professional IT services organisation offering the following areas of expertise: - Broadcast & Telecoms engineering including Solutions Architecture, Fault Analysis, Project Engineering, Automation Tool Creation, and Workflow Management. - OSS/BSS Solutions design and integration - Experienced systems engineering and consultancy services for FTTP delivery projects, including integration experience with Dynamics, GIS, OpenReach services and custom developments. - Bespoke software & Web development using .net for windows platforms and Python or Mono for *nix platforms. - File Workflow solutions using bespoke solutions or off-the-shelf third-party platforms. - Experienced in working with integration projects inside the USA, APAC and EMEA markets. - Solutions design and IT delivery consultancy with experience in ISP/Telecoms, Broadcast and generic IT industries. - IT Security trained OSWP, OSCP, OSEP and provide systems penetration testing services, post exploit analysis and consultancy. - Systems / Platform testing and bug management. - Experienced with DRM solutions for VOD technologies. - Support and Platform maintenance. - AWS and Azure API deployments and systems architecture solutions. This is a small listing of the vast array of offerings our company can deliver and always welcome requests from customers so we can work together to develop a solution that is realistic, deliverable in sensible timescales and meets the customer's expectations as our customer needs and requirements become our own.
Senior systems engineer
Seachange UK ltdSenior systems engineer
Oct. 2009 - Jun. 2014• Employed by EventIS (Now Seachange) as a Senior systems engineer, to conduct UK based system testing, Installation and support for UK Broadcasters. • Effective Time and Project management responsibilities. • Installation, configuration and support of EventIS software and hardware products. • Delivery of training to EventIS / SeaChange Customers both operational and Technical. • Systems architecture planning and creation. • Assisting 3rd party vendors with installation into the eventIS platforms. • Working with end to end systems including: VOD, compression, RF and broadcast head end equipment (video transmission servers). • Creation of department documentation including: system specs, cable management, IP / network documentation, test procedures and demo procedures. • Management of project timescales and deliverables. • Assisting development teams with effective bug reports and “work around’s” which include creation of SQL, Python, and various scripts also amending C #.net source files then returning for evaluation. • Effective Issue and conflict resolution skills.
Senior systems engineer
Tandberg TelevisionSenior systems engineer
Nov. 2008 - Sep. 2009• Employed by Tandberg TV as a Systems Special, to head and manage a new Systems Verification test department. • Managing project budgets and effective time management. • Equipment purchasing, installation and testing. • Management and Creation of a new customer demo / test room. • Liaising with senior management to discuss budget, customer demos and training. • Recently complete 5 day training by Tandberg TV in “how MPEG & DVB works (theory)” • Creation and security of department networks including remote access. • Working with end to end systems including: compression, RF and broadcast head end equipment (video transmission servers). • Creation of department documentation including: system specs, cable management, IP / network documentation, test procedures and demo procedures.
systems engineer
quantelsystems engineer
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2008Employed by Quantel as a Systems Engineer, to Install, configure, troubleshoot and integrate Quantel Based broadcast server and editing systems worldwide. Experience of integrating the Quantel systems and networks into already existing network and workflows. Installation and management of MYSQL databases. Liaising with senior management to discuss workflow, networks and hardware integration and methods. Experience of all broadcast formats including MPEG1, 2, 4. MXF Format, DTF2 tape formats, all SD and HD formats. Management of project wiremen and installation engineers, including informing Project managers of oversights and realistic timescales and re-planning whilst maintaining currently running tasks and projects. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Working with Major broadcast organisations including, BSKYB, BBC, ITN, Channel 5, MTV, ESPN, CNN.
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