Gareth Darke

Experience

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  HM Forces

  Nov 1999 - Jan 2008

  Senior Telecommunications Technician

  Responsible for management of the installation, configuration, operation, maintenance, repair and management of multiple installations.Installation and inspection / maintenance of MIL Spec wiring looms and associated connectors. Within equipments, vehicle loom and harness systems.Diagnosis of system wide faults on Microwave links, copper and optical links, Cryptographic equipment, secure voice and data circuits, VTC equipment, CISCO routers, UPS, AC Mains and Generator supplies. Installation and fault rectification of Bowman systems in dismounted and mounted situations, including 2nd line work in time critical environments. Ensure that maintenance programmes are adhered to by supervision of inspection programmes during which the functionality of each installation is tested and a report is produced for senior management.Responsible for the installation, configuration, operation, maintenance and repair and management of Ptarmigan Digital Trunk and VHF/SHF systems. Show less

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  ITT

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

  Trials & Demos Support Engineer

  Engineer responsible for installation, configuration, operation, maintenance and management of multiple UHF and IT installations. Installation and operation of HCDR, Spearnet and SINCGARS radio systems whilst in a trade show environment.Use of cryptographic equipment, secure voice and data circuits, VTC equipment and CISCO routing equipment.Applying networking and radio principles to enable data radio systems to operate through the associated software platforms and builds. Show less

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  Exelis

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2014

  VHF Systems / Test Engineer

  Engineer responsible for testing embedded software and RF capabilities for VHF man-portable and vehicle fitted radio systems.Developing IT infrastructure systems to enable successful testing of VHF radio systems using a wide range of IT hardware and software systems.Design of demonstration suites using a selection of Audio Visual equipment to achieve real time and simulated demonstrationsSoftware requirement testing for software defined radios to meet prime contractor specifications.Writing test plans and test specification documents and procedures to meet requirements captured through use of the DOORS requirement capture process.Writing test reports for formal software builds prior to delivery to customers or project stakeholders.Responsible for testing ongoing development of RBCI position reporting system, through concept, product development, testing, integrating and software implementation in existing radio systems.Using software / hardware based configuration tools to ensure radios have the correct software and configurations loaded.System design authority for testing facility refurbishment project, managing £70K budget, from design to procurement, installation through set up commissioning and maintenance. Writing of commissioning reports and user guides for the test facility. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Technician

  Engineer responsible for installation, configuration, operation, maintenance and management of training suites to provide British Army with training for electronic warfare projects. Use of cryptographic equipment, Windows 2000 Server and workstation installation, operation and maintenance.Hardware, Firmware and software updates and installation.Installation of hardware and software for vehicle platforms to conform to customer delivery timescales.Confirmation and modification of system installation process documentation.Testing system architecture using a combination of hardware and software procedures and varying data payloads. Show less

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  Exclusive Networks Limited UK

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  RF Network Engineer

  Support Engineer responsible for Second Line technical support for enterprise wireless installations. Predominantly supporting Aerohive, Aruba and FortiWiFi. Also involved with presales and wireless planning using vendor supplied mapping software, as well as industry standard RF Surveying software such as Ekahau, Air Magnet and Metageek's InSSIDer.

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  Williams Martini Racing

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Trackside Communications Technician

  Engineer in charge of all trackside communications for the Williams Martini Racing Formula 1 team.Installation of all communications equipment during garage build phase of Grand Prix weekend.Management of the Riedel Artist© and Partyline© intercom systems, alongside RF communications using Motorola repeater and handheld Tetra radio equipment.Maintenance of Driver to Garage communication equipment during track sessions.

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  GSD Technical Services Ltd

  Feb 2018 - now

  Managing Director

  Telecommunication Engineer / Consultant. Contract positions sought in a variety of sectors and industries. Currently unavailable due to contract restrictions until March 2019.