Rob Pugh CEng

Experience

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  Thales

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2024

  IVVQ Manager for OKMS and RON Projects being delivered by Thales GTS UK.Online Key Management System (OKMS)IVVQ Manager and Person In Charge of Testing (PICOT) for the OKMS project delivering the Thales online Key management system as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.Renewal of the Operational Network (RON)IVVQ Manager for the RON project, responsible for the integration, verification and validation of the overall solution to replace legacy transmission systems across London Underground. Show less IVVQ Manager for Wales and Romford ROCs Network Rail Traffic Management System (NRTMS) Project.Managing the close out of remaining defects from the 1st Deployment Contract in Wales ROC and Upminster IECC/Romford ROC.Managing Phase A change request to implement further LINX flows to the ARAMIS Traffic Management Systems in Wales ROC and Upminster IECC. Various flows including both consuming and publishing message to the LINX. Working closely with Network Rail RSIT and Network Rail Route teams. Show less Lead Test Engineer for Wales and Romford ROCs Network Rail Traffic Management System (NRTMS) Project• Performing IADT analysis of customer requirements• Creating Test Plans, Test Schedules and Test Reports• Attending Engineering Reviews and hosting Test Reviews• Creating and Managing Test Environments – VMWare Esxi, VMWare Horizon View, RedHat, Windows, PCoIP, ARAMIS, LINX, WESTCAD-E, TRESIM, Frequents OVS• Integration testing for the following systems:- Siemens WESTCAD-E and IRS with Thales ARAMIS TMS System- Frequentis OVS simulator (Dicora Telephony Units) with Hitachi TRESIM and Siemens Voice RIF (V-RIF)- Thales TMS System with LINX (Layered Information Exchange) Simulator provided by Network Rail via Worldline- Thales TMS System with LINX PPTE environment provided by Network Rail via Worldline• Raising and Investigating defects using JIRA• Hosting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing with stakeholders• Attending supplier Factory Acceptance Testing on behalf of the project in the UK and Germany Show less • Integration and Test Engineer for Manchester Metrolink 3A/B Project• Integration and Commissioning of new CCTV, Help Points and Telephony Systems at the existing controlcentre and new Network Management Centre• Integrating CCTV, Help Points and Telephony equipment at new and existing tram stops onto the controlcentre systems• Operational Migration of the Operations Department to the new Network Management Centre• Creating Test Plans, Test Schedules and Test Reports• Creating maintenance manuals and compiling asset registers for customer handover packs Show less Working on the Atkins/LUL station refurbishment project Thales supplied Station Management Systems (SMS) which integrated existing Telecommunications systems such as Bosch CCTV, Commend GE700, Ancillary SCADA, Signalling Data (PIPC, TDs and SE903C) and Platform/Ticket Hall Displays.Role included:- Station Configuration and Builds using Wonderware Archestra- Organising and Leading Factory Acceptance Testing- Station commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing- Configuration management of system changes- Creation and updates of HMI screes using Wonderware IntouchI was involved with upgrading 30 stations to the latest release and four new stations: Southfields, Notting Hill Gate, Blackfriars and Farringdon. Show less

  • IVVQ Manager

    Apr 2023 - Jun 2024

  • IVVQ Manager (MMCM Stage II - POC)

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  • IVVQ Manager - Network Rail Traffic Management Systems

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Technical Support Engineer

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Shared Parental Leave

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Lead Test Engineer

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2019

  • Shared Parental Leave

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Technical Support Engineer

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2015

  • Lead Test Engineer

    Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  • System Test Engineer

    Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Shared Parental Leave

    Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Integration & Test Engineer

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Software Developer

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2010
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  Hitachi Rail

  Jun 2024 - now

  IVVQ Manager