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John Wardell

Guisborough,cleveland

Summary

Qualified Telecommunications Consultant experienced in overseeing system construction, maintenance and repair. Focused on cost-effectiveness and performance against current standards and goals. Confident and decisive in advising on equipment and systems. Skilled telecommunications engineering professional with knowledge, training and experience to handle challenging projects. Background includes systems design and consultation for [Area of expertise].

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Telecommunications Consultant

JFW Telecommunications
GUISBOROUGH, Yorkshire
09.2019 - 02.2023


Designed procedures for installation, security testing and graphical user interface testing.

  • Followed regulations and policies regarding proper ICT system usage and administration.
  • Analysed critical assets and identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities, implementing countermeasures.
  • Interfaced with line providers to install telecommunication links.

Project Manager

Openreach
Middlesbrough, cleveland
05.2013 - 07.2019
  • Documented appropriate project plans and controls in line with change lifecycle.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Monitored project spending and compiled budgets to develop business use cases.
  • Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
  • Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
  • Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.

Telecommunications Manager

Openreach
Middlesbrough, Cleveland
01.1995 - 05.2015
  • Demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills throughout north Yorkshire to maintain exceptional service levels.
  • Ensured continued Team growth through expert strategy development and effective policy implementation.
  • Oversaw operational delivery team, ensuring accurate, efficient project completion against contract deadlines and targets.
  • Handled overall planning and management of all telecom utility operations,

Telecommunications Engineer

Openreach/BT/GPO
Sheffield/Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire/South Yorkshire
05.1977 - 01.1995
  • Monitored systems and determined needs for upgrades and enhancements.
  • Produced network proposals and executed proposed solutions.
  • Performed diagnostic check-ups to detect and diagnose hardware and software issues.
  • Identified and replaced faulty components to avoid work disruptions.
  • Identified and resolved issues with current network systems to avoid bugs and errors.
  • Travelled to off-site locations to complete necessary service work.

Education

GCSEs - various

Whitby school
North Yorks, North Yorkshire
09.1972 - 07.1976

GCSEs - various

Eskdale School
Whitby
09.1970 - 07.1972

Skills

  • Network planning and design
  • Method statement production
  • Fibre optic cable installations
  • Network development
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Training

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Telecommunications Consultant

JFW Telecommunications
09.2019 - 02.2023

Project Manager

Openreach
05.2013 - 07.2019

Telecommunications Manager

Openreach
01.1995 - 05.2015

Telecommunications Engineer

Openreach/BT/GPO
05.1977 - 01.1995

GCSEs - various

Whitby school
09.1972 - 07.1976

GCSEs - various

Eskdale School
09.1970 - 07.1972
John Wardell