Calvin Thompson

Supervising the critical upgrade of Optical Transport Networks (OTN) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) across Heathrow’s railway infrastructure.

Leading technical teams to ensure seamless migration of legacy systems to modern digital platforms with zero disruption to airport operations.

Ensuring 100% compliance with Heathrow’s stringent aviation and rail safety protocols.

Coordinating with project stakeholders to manage timelines, resource allocation, and technical troubleshooting on-site.

• Managed reactive maintenance and emergency fault-finding for integrated security systems across a wide commercial and residential portfolio.
  Specialised in the repair and programming of Entrotec door entry, and KMS access control systems.
  Maintained high 'first-fix' rates for CCTV and communication failures, ensuring site security and client SLA compliance.

• Supervised the installation and implementation of CCTV and access control systems at 200 Buckingham Palace Road, the new British Transport Police HQ, ensuring the project was completed on time and within budget.
• Managed a team of up to 8 installation engineers and technicians, providing daily direction, coordinating tasks, and monitoring progress to ensure high-quality installations and efficient project execution.
• Coordinated with the project manager and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of the CCTV and access control systems with other building systems.
• Oversaw the installation, configuration, and testing of AXIS CCTV systems and Gallagher access control systems, ensuring adherence to project specifications and manufacturer guidelines.
• Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implemented and enforced site-specific safety plans and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel on-site.
• Resolved on-site technical challenges and coordinated with technical support teams as needed to ensure smooth project progress.
• Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress, and any incidents or issues that arose on-site.
• Provided regular updates to the project manager on progress, challenges, and any potential delays.
• Collaborated with other trades on-site to ensure smooth workflow and minimise disruptions.

• Leading a team of six on the Wales SISS project, focused on the replacement of CIS screens and help points across various Transport for Wales sites.
• Conducting daily site briefings, encompassing safety protocols, task assignments, and potential hazards.
• Procuring and managing materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
• Participating in weekly site meetings, addressing safety concerns and contributing to a proactive safety culture.
• Testing and commissioning new systems, adhering to strict safety procedures and quality standards.
• Completing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), documenting safety checks and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel, enforcing safety regulations, and promoting best practices.

• Supervised the Sussex SISS project, involving intrusive surveys at various stations across Sussex.
• Directed a team of up to 12 personnel, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective teamwork.
• Oversaw the installation of CCTV and CIS screens, ensuring adherence to site safety regulations and best practices.
• Performed testing and commissioning of the installed systems, prioritizing safety throughout the process.
• Conducted regular site safety inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Provided safety briefings to the team, reinforcing safe work practices and ensuring understanding of project-specific safety requirements.

• Led the critical delivery of PA surveys for the London Tube Jubilee Line extension, ensuring adherence to project deadlines and quality standards.
• Supervised and mentored a team of engineers, providing guidance, motivation, and development to achieve high-quality PA survey results across multiple station locations.
• Conducted regular team briefings, communicated work scopes and schedules, and monitored survey completion to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
• Implemented rigorous safety protocols, including meticulous review of safety paperwork and permits for each shift, to mitigate team risks and ensure high Health & Safety compliance.
• Oversaw PA cable testing for end-of-line units and station ambient noise sensors, documenting results with accurate asset photographs.

• Delivered accurate connecting and commissioning of C Cure Access Control System within multiple buildings to meet struct compliance targets.
• Commissioned multi-site Axis CCTV System to quality and deadline targets.
• Led testing of Cat Cables to Fibre Cables to strict standards.
• Accurately set up Access door controllers and testing functionality.
• CCTV Cameras and VMS on multiple sites to meet clients' specifications.

• Led effective testing and commissioning of CCTV (Verint), PAVA (ASL) and DOO (Ketech) systems within key C660 testing & commissioning team Crossrail station project.
• Successfully completed test scripts to required standards.
• Led quality field commission and add to VMS.
• Directed field commission of Fire, SAP, RPA and ANS microphones.
• Conducted accurate CCTV benchmarking, acoustic noise testing and background noise testing using SPL meter to identify and remedy problem levels to meet agreed targets.
• Handled SPL and Rusti testing of PAVA system zone to excelled levels.
• Continually identified and mitigated faults.
• Successfully completed set up of DOO cameras to final compliance shots.

• Successfully troubleshooted and discovered faults with CCTV and ASL public address systems within effective reactive maintenance team delivery.
• Delivered effective routine maintenance of client Information systems quarterly, identifying and repairing defective systems accurately.
• Organised and arranged equipment for multiple site needs to meet engineering hours requirements.
• Successfully delivered through own initiative, supporting team to solve and rectify faults within required time limitations.

• Scoped, planned and led London Acton depot IP CCTV upgrade, installation and commissioning of Cardax access control across multiple site location to meet client, time and budget requirements.
• Successfully relocated Acton Depot security Control Room and White City sidings IP CCTV upgrade.
• Inspired, motivated and developed multifaceted Communications teams to meet scope, governance and project requirements.
• Drove high team performance management, coaching to increase performance and achieve multiple project deadlines.
• Trained and developed apprentices to attain high performance in quick timescales.
• Effectively analysed method statements and red line drawings / schematics for PA and CCTV to ensure high accuracies.
• Built and secured Network Rail stakeholder relations, quickly mitigating risks and problems during meetings.
• Created accurate shift and materials used reporting, highlighting time constraints to clearly communicate deliverables.
• Led proactive and reactive maintenance for CCTV and Access Control Systems on Various LUL sites.
• Successfully installed stations and racks into the Communications Equipment Room (CER).
• Terminated racks cameras and PA speakers; benchmarking spanning across multiple LUL stations.
• Simultaneously managed installation of multiple old systems to new ones, allocating team resources, mitigating risks and delivering to deadlines across complexities.
• Led setup of temporary SOR sites, ensuring continual, concurrent runs with existing systems.