Date: 2024-05-27
Life has taken an exciting turn as my partner recently moved to the Netherlands, and following my heart, I am preparing to make the move from England as well. It's a big step, but one I am thrilled to take. Alongside the excitement of this new chapter, there is the important task of finding a job that resonates with my professional aspirations and values.
At Ocean Signal, I found a role where I felt useful, appreciated, and trusted in my skills. It’s crucial for me to find a similar environment in the Netherlands where I can contribute meaningfully and continue to grow in my career…
So I've been working diligently on updating my CV. Here are the results:
Electronics hardware specialist with 15 years of experience working in telecommunications, medical devices, aviation and aerospace, military, maritime, electronics manufacturing, and many other sectors. Experienced in developing circuits, troubleshooting, designing, and testing electronic systems. Skilled in providing technical support and training, solving complex problems, and developing innovative solutions to improve the performance of production, products and test equipment. Particularly focused on optimizing designs and procedures for manufacturability, repairability, and stability, with a strong emphasis on the collection and analysis of available data. Frequently ensured seamless integration between production, hardware, software, and mechanical design teams.
Whenever possible, I use open-source software for content creation, organization, and dissemination of knowledge inclusively and sustainably. For example, I create work instructions and project documentation using software just like DopkuWiki, Kicad Interactive BOM List, Falstad's Circuit Simulator facilitating interactive learning and supporting team members and client teams in managing the maintenance of test equipment and calibration tasks. I thrive in work environments where I have the autonomy to improve processes around product research and design, and service delivery. I am passionate about fostering strong collaborations for efficient project execution and do this through activities such as cross-functional workshops and integrated project meetings. In addition to IT and computing skills, I demonstrate proficiency in Python and C programming, focusing on developing embedded software and data analysis capabilities in conjunction with my hardware expertise.
Leadership skills have been honed through supervisory roles and entrepreneurial activities, currently overseeing the work of a Production Support Technician. In this role, I manage test equipment maintenance and calibration tasks, providing technical support for production, research teams, and third-party engineers.
Committed to continuous improvement, excellent service delivery, and efficient project execution.
Ocean Signal is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of Satellite and Terrestrial Emergency Rescue Beacons based upon VHF/UHF, Iridium, Digital Selective Calling or DSC, Automatic Identification Systems or AIS, GNSS and battery technologies.
Simtek EMS manufactures products destined for a variety of applications including medical, marine, instrumentation, automotive, navigation, audio, leisure and industrial electronics as well as the production of battery power packs for a variety of industries and market sectors.
Multipanel UK Ltd.,The only Aluminium Composite Panel Manufacturer in the UK
Megger Group Limited is a British manufacturing company that manufactures electronic test equipment and measuring instruments for electrical power applications. Megger is known for its electrical insulation testers
CCL Industries Inc. is an American-Canadian company. It describes itself as the world's largest label maker.
Vision Power manufactured high-spec power supply circuits for extreme environments like subsea, aerospace, and millitary.
SBE UK is a leading provider of aftermarket and reverse logistics services in the UK, and an accredited repair centre for several major brands in the telecoms and electronics industries.
BAE Systems PLC is a British multinational aerospace, defense, and information security company, produces commercial and defense electronics for flight and engine control, electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management.
Seismic Stuff and Black Lab Systems were dedicated to advancing exploration technology by delivering industry-leading products specializing in seismic systems development. They aimed to innovate and enhance applications in the seismic industry, meeting the evolving needs of their clients.
JOMI specializes in industrial sewing machines for sale, repair sewing machines, and service machines all over the south coast of England.
Flextronics is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to aerospace and defense, automotive, computing, consumer, industrial, infrastructure, medical, clean tech and mobile OEMs.
Scientific Atlanta, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of set-top cable boxes and other satellite transmission equipment.
Solectron Corporation was an American electronics manufacturing company for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It was the first electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry in 1977.
Celestica Inc. is a Canadian multinational design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain electronics manufacturing services company
Elcoteq SE was a Finnish consumer electronics contract manufacturer, EMS, and ODM company. It was a manufacturer of BlackBerry phones and also performed repair and refurbishment services.
IPC is a trade association with the aim of standardizing the assembly and production requirements of electronic equipment and assemblies. IPC certification is typically valid for two years. I have undergone numerous IPC certifications and recertifications, as it was a mandatory requirement in many companies such as BAE Systems, Simtek EMS, Megger, SBE, Flextronics, and Elcoteq.