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David Burke

Belfast,Antrim

Summary

A Professional and highly motivated team player with over 25 years extensive hands on technical experience. A proven and effective manager with an analytical mind who identifies and solves problems with a methodical approach. Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and in stressful and arduous environments. An industrious and adaptable team leader with highly developed inter-personal skills; who possesses the ability to encourage, support and motivate others. Has excellent communication skills and capable of conversing at all levels.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work history

ANPR Specialist

Police Service of Northern Ireland
Belfast, Antrim
05.2007 - Current
  • ANPR Lead Specialist providing operational support, Training and coaching on multiple ANPR networks and infrastructure.
  • Communicated complex errors and issues clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Acted as key liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders for development.
  • Read, interpreted and communicated technical information via presentation and training
  • Provided technical training on new equipment installations to assist customers.
  • Acted as reliable Subject Matter Expert (SME) by providing prompt and accurate expertise to other support agents.

Civil servant

Police Service of Northern Ireland
Belfast, Antrim
04.2004 - 05.2007
  • Handled enquiries promptly and efficiently from members of public, other civil servants and organisations either by phone, in person or through writing.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.

PC hardware engineering technician

Tri Tec Computers
Belfast
05.2002 - 05.2003
  • Troubleshot system failures or bugs and provided solutions to restore functionality.
  • Kept records of fixes and repairs for future reference.
  • Performed regular upgrades to keep systems updated and in good working order.
  • Assisted customers to identifying and correcting problems with installed equipment and systems.
  • Offered technical support on-site, via phone or email for enhanced customer service.

Senior Communications Manager/Specialist

MoD
Krefeld Germany, Krefeld
04.1999 - 02.2002

An integral member of a team responsible for planning and implementation of Mobile Digital cellular communications networks Utilising VHF,UHF,SHF Radio Systems in conjunction with associated multiplexing and sub multiplexing devices and digital secure equipments

  • Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
  • Reconnaissance and location of suitable deployment sites.
  • Compiling and issuing communication instructions including contingencies.
  • Fault finding and diagnostics of network equipment.
  • Organising and planning of training
  • Used secure communication channels to exchange critical information.
  • Conducted assessments of unit personnel to assess performance including report writing.

Junior Communications Manager/Database Admin

MoD
Krefeld Germany, Krefeld
09.1996 - 11.1999

Managed and Supervised Telecommunications Specialists responsible for monitoring and maintaining Communications Networks

  • Supervision and training of communication teams.
  • Briefing and advising of senior managers.
  • Programming, data collection and analysis.
  • Maintenance of classified material and secure networks.
  • Processing of operational critical data in time-critical situations.
  • Engineering of communication networks and equipment.


Communications system operator

MoD
Germany, Celle and Krefeld
09.1988 - 09.1996

Worked as a team communications operator responsible for deployment, engineering, monitoring and maintenance of Digital Cellular Communication Networks (Static/Mobile). Establishing links and interfaces between multiple networks and utilising Digital Switching equipment and associated devices.

Education

Digital Communications and Cyber Crime certificate - Digital Communications

PSNI
Belfast
05/2017 - 06/2017

Advanced Intelligence Specialist - Intelligence

PSNI
Belfast
02/2013 - 08/2013

Training Delivery - Training of Technical Equipment

Training Accreditation Programme (TAP)
Coventry
01/2013 - 01/2013

Certificate in Coaching - Coaching

Training Accreditation Programme (TAP)
Coventry
04/2013 - 04/2013

A+ Accreditation certification programme - PC Engineering Hardware

CompTIA
Coventry
03/2002 - 03/2002

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Coaching leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Maintenance and repair
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Document production and editing
  • Touch typing

Affiliations

  • Playing the bass guitar
  • Photography and flying drones

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ANPR Specialist

Police Service of Northern Ireland
05.2007 - Current

Civil servant

Police Service of Northern Ireland
04.2004 - 05.2007

PC hardware engineering technician

Tri Tec Computers
05.2002 - 05.2003

Senior Communications Manager/Specialist

MoD
04.1999 - 02.2002

Junior Communications Manager/Database Admin

MoD
09.1996 - 11.1999

Communications system operator

MoD
09.1988 - 09.1996

Digital Communications and Cyber Crime certificate - Digital Communications

PSNI
05/2017 - 06/2017

Advanced Intelligence Specialist - Intelligence

PSNI
02/2013 - 08/2013

Training Delivery - Training of Technical Equipment

Training Accreditation Programme (TAP)
01/2013 - 01/2013

Certificate in Coaching - Coaching

Training Accreditation Programme (TAP)
04/2013 - 04/2013

A+ Accreditation certification programme - PC Engineering Hardware

CompTIA
03/2002 - 03/2002
David Burke