Experience

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  Royal navy

  Sept 1997 - Aug 2014

  Responsible for leading and training of a small knit specialist community in support of maritime intelligence organisations both at sea and ashore. Assist the Royal Navy's training authorities in the improvement of operational capability of sonar operator's Fleet wide with particular regard to operational awareness and experience during and prior to deploying. Responsible for the concept, development, procurement and HCI design of bespoke sonar systems with the objective of creating pull through to the Fleet. Liaising closely with industry, offering assistance in the procurement and upgrade of Royal Navy sonar systems. Produce, compile and update highly classified publications and documentation to meet operational requirements.Specialties: Show less Executive 2• Assisting in the direction and training of all personnel within the department.• Assisting with operational training prior to deployments.• Develop and liaise closely with external authorities and companies in order to identify intuitive GUI designs.• Act as line manger for departmental subordinates.Signal Communications Officer (SCO) and Navigating Officer (SMn) • Line manager of the Communications Department.• Qualified as Officer of the Day responsible for the safety and security of the SSBN Trident Missile and Nuclear Reactor Systems.• Ship Control Officer of the Watch (SCOOW) qualification responsible for the initial response to an onboard emergency requiring a thorough knowledge of ship's systems. • SHE Health & Safety Officer• Responsible for submarine navigation planning and safety.• Responsible for briefing and plotting all the intelligence updates.• Sports Officer responsible for being proactive in obtaining and maintaining onboard sports equipment. Organising sporting activities which had a major positive effect on crew morale.Casing Officer• Responsible for the health & safety during all seamanship evolutions and for the scheduling of all upper deck maintenance.• Certified iaw STCW 95 as a bridge watch keeper (SSBN and Sandown Mine Hunter) having a thorough knowledge of the Rule of the Road. Torpedo Officer• Line Manager responsible for Sonar Department. Show less A vastly experienced senior sonar supervisor who is responsible for the training, mentoring and directing of sonar controllers and operators whilst being able to develop operational capability to achieve the highest possible standards to successfully meet all the patrol aims. As the senior sonar specialist liaise very closely with senior management with regard to providing underwater environment, tactical and sonar equipment advice on the threat nations as well as constantly monitoring submarine acoustic signature and noise reduction processes. As the sonar departmental line manager he displays management, discipline, motivation, planning displaying excellent communication skills with senior management to ensure the efficient running of the department.Secondary tasks:• Proficient in submarine and training in advanced fire-fighting techniques.• Responsible for the work place assessors covering management of Health & Safety/COSHH/DSE/PPE & Manual Handling.• Qualified Advanced Acoustic Analysis Course (AAAC) passing with distinction.• Small Arms expert, CASCO batons and small arms weapons.• Whole Ship Manpower co-ordinating, often acting as deputy to the Coxswain.• Responsible for the upkeep and safe keeping of classified books. Show less

  • Lieutenant Commander

    Mar 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Sub-Lieutenant and Lieutenant

    Jan 2002 - Mar 2011

  • Chief Petty Officer (Sonar Submarines)

    Sept 1997 - Jan 2002
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  Qinetiq

  Jul 2014 - now

  Service manager

  Under construction