Feb 2019 – Nov 2024 · 5 yrs 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

• 💼 Experience👇🏾
• 📈 Strategic Project & Financial Management
• End-to-end project delivery of Security Technology Systems with full financial oversight of a cost centre budget exceeding $8M CAPEX and $6M OPEX.
• Agile Leadership: As a Certified Agile Scrum Master, I coordinate stakeholder sprint commitments.
• Proven Project Management Delivery: Delivered CAPEX, OPEX, and PPM EOL projects within budget.
• Tools: Proficient in Agile Scrum Framework, SAP, e-Builder, Jira, Confluence, VNDB & VRMA processes.
• ⚙️ Deep Technical & Engineering Expertise
• My engineering background allows me to conduct security design and manage bespoke system integrations.
• Vulnerability Management: Partner with internal threat departments to mitigate network risks and drive POC testing for new security software in the DEV environment before production release.
• Core Systems: Certified in C-Cure Enterprise (MAS/SAS) and Genetec, with experience in complex integrations like C-Cure/Kone Lift and the strategic planning and rollout of Traka Key Management across London, EMEA, and APAC.
• 🤝 Global Operations & Stakeholder Advisory
• I provide professional physical security advice and guidance to all stakeholder levels.
• Global Scope: My responsibilities span EMEA, APAC, and AMER.
• Vendor Management: I manage third-party vendors, including SOWs, KPIs, SLAs, and RFPs.
• Audits & Design: I conduct security audits, assessments, and design for the EMEA real estate portfolio (offices, Data Centres, Nodes, etc.).
• ⚡ Business & Foundational Experience
• 30+ years of foundational industry experience providing a broad range of contract solutions, including installation, servicing, commissioning, design, and training of CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder systems.
• I am a trustworthy, hardworking, and reliable professional who collaborates well✅️
• My key skills include:
• Team Collaboration 🤝
• Project Management 📋
• Independent Problem-Solving 💡
• Client Communication 💼

Feb 2014 – Feb 2019 · 5 yrs · Essex UK

• ​🚀 RWGTECH Ltd
• ​Director / Owner
• (Nov 2014 – Feb 2019)
• ​Founded and directed a specialist electronic security consultancy providing end-to-end solutions, including installation, servicing, commissioning, design, and training.
• ​Managing all client contracts, business operations, and project delivery for key clients including Kings Security, VGS (Convergint), Gratte Brothers, NG Baily, and Classic Alarms.
• ​Key Contract Projects:
• ​🏢 Client: Bloomberg HQ, London (via Convergint & Reliance Hi Tech)
• ​Senior Commissioning Engineer: Led the commissioning of the C-Cure 9000 system at the new London HQ, one of the largest and most complex designs for CCTV and Access control.
• ​Solely responsible for programming the entire C-Cure database, managing all IP configurations, and designing the base naming convention for all hardware.
• ​Designed, configured, and programmed the complex C-Cure/Kone Lift integration for 74 controllers.
• ​Security Technology Specialist: Developed an Excel exporter/importer tool to compile security assets and import configurations back into the C-Cure system. Implemented C-Cure naming conventions for EMEA/APAC.
• ​🔬 Client: Francis Crick Institute, London (via Convergint)
• ​Commissioning Engineer: Part of the team delivering a 13-floor (9 above, 4 below) integrated Access Control, CCTV, and Intruder system.
• ​Responsible for setting up 146 IP Cameras to Rotakin Standards, configuring Salto wireless locks, and setting up all 8 Needap Client workstations.
• ​🏙️ Client: KPMG, Canary Wharf (via Convergint)
• ​Supervisor: Supervised the installation team for a 471-Door Controller and 110-IP Camera CEM Access Control system.
• ​Managed the night-work reader upgrade program, including contractor management and re-programming of controllers.

Jul 2011 – Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Watford, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• ​🔧 Quadrant Security Group Plc
• ​Service Engineer
• (Jun 2011 – Feb 2014)
• ​Provided high-level service and out-of-hours support as part of a five-man team for major Tier 1 banking clients, including Morgan Stanley, UBS, Goldman Sachs, and Bloomberg.
• ​🌍 Travelled within the EMEA region to support client requirements.
• ​⚙️ Supported the Projects department with installation and commissioning works.

Nov 2007 – Apr 2011 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Remote

• ​🛡️ Atec Security Ltd
• ​Support Engineer
• (Nov 2007 – Jun 2011)
• ​Provided dedicated service support for major, high-security public and government contracts.
• ​Key sites included: The Olympic Park, Athletes Olympic Village, Westminster, and City of London Police (COLP).

Jul 2007 – Oct 2007 · 3 mos · Remote

• Project Engineer | Reflex Systems
• (Jul 2007 – Nov 2007)
• ​✈️ Project Manadged, Planned and commissioned the complex system upgrade of the GE Casi-Rusco Picture Perfect system to Facility Commander WNX at Leeds & Bradford Airport.

Apr 2002 – Apr 2006 · 4 yrs · United Kingdom · Remote

• (Jan 2003 – Jul 2007)
• ​💻 Provinding Specialised support of Client Physical Security systems, which include C-Cure 800/9000 Cassi-Rusco Secure Perfect, Picture Perfect and Northern Computes Winpak and WinPak Pro Support across the UK (except London)🇬🇧

Oct 1996 – Jan 2003 · 6 yrs 3 mos · From Birmingham covering all UK · Remote

• CHUBB Electronic Security Ltd
• (Oct 1996 – Jan 2003)
• ​📈 Various positions: Service Engineer; Systems Project Instalation & Commissioning Engineer & Finally Systems Service Engineer.
• ​Managed projects from inception, co-ordinating sub-contractors through to final client hand-over Nationwide🇬🇧🏞

Jan 1996 – Sep 1996 · 8 mos · Nottingham, west Bridgford United Kingdom · Remote

• Installation & Commissioning Engineer | SSP (Specialist Security Projects) Ltd
• (Jan 1996 – Sep 1996)
• ​🏁 First role in the security industry.
• ​Installed and commissioned Access Control, CCTV, and Intruder Alarms. Covering UK
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Sep 1995 – Jan 1996 · 4 mos · Bingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• ​🏭 Midland Filtration Ltd (Assumed)
• ​Electrician & Maintenance Engineer
• (1995 – 1996)
• ​🔌 Responsible for all electrical maintenance at the filter manufacturing plant, supporting factory installations and production machinery.
• ​🛠️ Worked to ensure minimal downtime and efficient operation of the plant, located on the Moorbridge Road Industrial Estate.

Aug 1991 – Sep 1995 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• Panel Wireman & Commissioning Engineer | Collins Walker Ltd
• (1991 – 1995)
• ​⚡ Served as a Panel-Wireman and Commissioning Engineer for high-current steam electrode and electric generators.
• ​🏭 Project managed nationwide UK projects and an overseas project in Saudi Arabia, serving as a vendor for Bechtel USA.
• ​Managed the complete delivery and commissioning of new steam generators for a major industrial plant.

Aug 1986 – Aug 1991 · 5 yrs · Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• Electrical Machine Fitter & Welder | Mill Fabrications Limited sold to Pedigree Foods and desolved
• (1986 – 1991)
• ​⚙️ Worked as a Sheet Fabricator, Welder, and Electrical Machine Fitter.
• ​Responsible for the final commissioning and client handover of industrial shrink-wrap machines.