Izel Limited About Us

71 Dorrit Way, Rochester ME1 2QE

Mobile 07919124011

PROFILE

An innovative and adaptable Software and Hardware Engineer / Tester with full current Secret Security Clearance. Extensively experienced throughout 2 decades of Avionic Test, Configuration, Integration and Software Development. Industrial competency gained through process refined procedures and methodologies in Avionic and Civil industries, including flight control systems and Telecoms. Customer focussed, results and quality driven with a proven track record of managing and delivering the full lifecycle of IT consultancy projects on time and budget. Seeks a challenging opportunity to exploit key skills and experience fully with a progressive organisation.

KEY SKILLS

Planning and Strategy

Works effectively to devise and deliver practical plans which get to the heart of the issues and provide specific and measurable outcomes in line with corporate objectives.

Communications

Confident and articulate, communicates effectively at all levels, uses excellent mediation, verbal, written and presentation skills to create and develop strong successful business relationships.

Project and Programme Management

Plans, manages and successfully implements the full lifecycle of diverse IT systems, projects and programmes to meet demanding deadlines in security sensitive environments.

Problem Solving

A skilled problem solver with excellent analytical skills, quickly assesses situations and devises realistic and practical solutions to difficult issues specially when working under pressure.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Extensive Test / Integration experience of Software and Hardware based Control and Test systems for test rig and Avionic box targets.

• Test script creation for C, C++, ADA target systems utilising Perl, bash, MS-DOS, Vega for Black Box, Test Cases, MTD (Module Test Designs) / CLHA (Code Level Hazard Analysis).

• Qualified Electronic Test Technician with over 10 years of experience in Test / Configuration Methods within strict Avionic manufacturing, fault finding to component level.

• Extensive Build Release / Configuration Management on Windows / Unix / QNX platforms for server / client side verification, validation and test for QA counter signatures.

• Creation, Maintenance & Porting of NT, 2003 and Linux servers within Networks.

• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems / Office / Applications and PC building.

• 2 Years Commercial Real Time Embedded Ansi C & Ada 83 Coding / Test utilising UML.

• 1 Year Microsoft Visual C++ / C Programming (MFC) utilising InstallShield releases.

• Detailed Full Life Cycle Software experience in Security Cleared and Civil Industries.

CAREER HISTORY

Izel Ltd – My company 2005 to date

• Formed Izel as a vehicle to manage contract work and undertook a number of varied and interesting projects and assignments including:

Digio Ltd: London City / Cambridge and Various Local sites 2008-to date

• Undertook a range of activities on an ad hoc basis including:

• Creating test plans and test cases for Software function and boundary compliance matrices for small business based clients. Liaising with all levels of staff.

• Test and diagnosis of software and hardware problems including Server / Client management. General Computing / System problem solving for multiple customers.

• Developing websites for various clients using Macromedia software / Paintshop Pro. 8.

• Liaised with Asysco the AV company team and successfully completed a tight contract for a Russian trading Bank (VTB Capital).

• Tested and Quality Assured all AV (Audio Visual) meeting rooms. Liaising with AV team for: VC (Video conferencing), TV / DVD and PC (laptop and dedicated) interfacing.

• Configured TV / VC channels via web interfaces as to enable Cresender stowed displays and waiting room customer viewing requirements.

• Configured and maintained Hardware and Software asset tagging while creating user sheets for Conferencing, both internally and externally.

Citrix Systems (R&D) Ltd: Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross 2007-2008

• Retained to utilise extensive Software Test / Build / Configuration Management knowledge and successfully completed replication of Builds for ESCROW Archiving.

• Worked independently and as a key member of a 15-strong global team:

• Delivered complex project archiving software suite source code from Perforce multiple port source, based on Xen-Server VM (Virtual Machine) management software.

• Analysed and designed ESCROW methods from automated build management systems utilising multiple languages and methods.

• Created automated system with full audit trail including:

• Prepared Perl scripts and CMD build files for build and procedure traceability.

• Isolated Complex Automated Build Server Management System.

• Created Virtual Build Machines from scratch based on Citrix's own build systems.

• Configured Windows Server 2003 environments.

• Resolved build issues and network problems.

BAE Systems Electronics and Integrated Solutions Ltd: Rochester 2005-2007

• Completed an extended 18-month assignment (the maximum allowed at BAE) and built 5 £500k RF Test Sets for Tornado fighters weapons control units, with Basic Security Clearance.

• Tested rack modules and full system sets to fulfil production test and analysis.

• Test of Embedded Ansi C RF modules and in house DOS based test scripts.

• Undertook fault-finding to component and equipment level using a range of digital, analogue and power equipment.

• Manufactured (Assembled and Integrated) rack based RF measurement test equipment.

• Administered PC based (C and DOS script-controlled) equipment using RS232, RS422 and Milbus communications.

• Worked closely with customers, vendors and production team to procure manufactured items.

• Created detailed production test specifications, drawings and technical documentation.

• Completed safety and EMC analysis of automatic test rack equipment.

Digio Ltd: Cambridge 2005-2005

• Undertook a range of activities on an ad hoc basis including:

• Worked directly with customers to create bespoke PC hardware and software.

• Developed and maintained small C / Visual C++ Desktop Applications with UML.

• Completed Windows (XP/Vista/Server2003) based OS/Office installations.

• Developed websites for various clients using Macromedia software / Paintshop Pro. 8.

Teligent Ltd / Telspec Europe Ltd 2001-2005

Software Engineer

• Source Control Managed the team which developed and maintained a multi-OS platform Big Brother Tele Voting System to BT, this was created on Windows platform and then ported into Redhat Linux when Teligent bought out Telspec:

• Full utilisation of build and configuration experience to maximise the impact and benefit of a series of changes for tools, methodologies, practices and procedures.

• Integrated and sorted conflicts of changes using Perforce and CVS source control programs, creating makefiles, client specifications and resolving branch issues.

• Coding and test of Embedded Ansi C Dual PRI switching cards.

• Windows NT4/XP/2003 and Redhat Linux based rack, VM and Desktop server setup.

• Designed, coded and tested the development of Microsoft VC++ Windows applications for Server 2003 and NT4 targets using MFC, Win32 and the Windows Registry via a GUI for configurable parameters. Using UML and detailed / high level design docs.

• Organised and base-lined un-configured code and ensured that release builds were correct and maintainable. Re-created all Telspec Documentation into Perforce.

• Created Bash script, NT shell build scripts and DOS files for the test, installation, deployment and maintenance of middleware systems.

• Created release and development branches for multiple products in Unix / QNX C, Win VC++ / VB, SQL in Perforce.

• Deployment experience for client PCs and servers using ‘InstallShield' setup scripts for installations.

• Maintenance and new functionality coding in C on QNX.

• Fixed bugs and enhanced product updates to meet in-house and customer requirements.

• Identified, analysed and corrected errors in high-level and assembler code.

• Designed and coded web pages and converted large MS Word help documents into web help pages utilising CSS using Java Script and Cgi-bin methods.

BAE Systems Avionics Ltd 1985-2001

• Recruited as an Electronic Apprentice at GEC Avionics and rose through the ranks to become Software Engineer with BAE Systems Avionics following takeovers/mergers.

BAE Systems Avionics Ltd 1998-2001

Software Engineer

• Promoted in recognition of hard work and success, obtained full Security Clearance and undertook a variety of projects.

• Created Module Test Designs (MTD) with Vega test scripts for embedded C software of Civil Avionics Head Up Display (HUD) symbology.

• Devised test plans and cases for boundary coverage certification claims.

• Carried out unit and integration testing, plus formal qualification test using specialised test equipment qualifying results using complex spreadsheets.

• Produced conditional path flow coverage via Tags for full test coverage of code.

• Implemented safety-critical code solutions using Borland 5.02, to rig found problems using 386, Borland BCC and i960 processor compilations.

• Produced coding in Ada from Fortran requirements for safety-critical EFA flight control computers using strict military processes and procedures for code implementation.

• Tested and analysed high and low level code (Assembler) for overflow errors, divide by zero, float errors and Code Level Hazard Analysis (CLHA).

• Analysed data to produce shortest conditional path for quickest real time execution.

Marconi Avionics Systems Ltd (old name for BAE Systems Avionics Ltd) 1997-1998

Software Assistant

• Changed career direction and took this role whilst studying for HND in Software Engineering.

• Undertook a variety of general office duties, chasing plan submissions and assisting.

• Achieved CMM Level 2 ‘Repeatable' status for the company working towards ‘Defined'.

• Gained valuable Capability Maturity Model (CMMI) and Quality Assurance Auditing experience and advised staff at all levels.

EARLIER CAREER

Marconi Avionics Ltd Reliability Screening Test Technician 1988-1997

GEC Marconi Avionics Ltd Electronic Test Technician 1988-1992

GEC Avionics Ltd Electronic Apprentice 1985-1988

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Horsted College, Chatham HND in Software Engineering 1997-2000

Euston House, London Learning Tree C++ for C Programmers 224 1995-1996

Horsted College, Chatham City and Guilds in ‘C' 1995-1996

Horsted College, Chatham ONC in Electronic Engineering 1989-1991

City Way College, Rochester City & Guilds in Electronic Servicing Pt 1 & 2 1986-1989

SECURITY CLEARANCE

MOD Secret Security Clearance Gained for 5 years Nov 2008