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Kenneth Piper

Gateshead,Tyne and Wear

Summary

Experienced Telecommunications Engineer with knack for solving complex network issues and optimising communication systems. Led projects that improved system reliability and reduced downtimes, directly enhancing service quality. Recognised for driving innovation and implementing cost-effective solutions in high-pressure environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Telecommunications engineer

Openreach
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne
11.1986 - 02.2025

Held various roles within my 38 year career from customer facing installation / faulting copper telephone lines to office based fault distribution, also office based IT looking after robotic and computer based applications and some application development. Ended career on fibre build and roll out.

Education

GCSEs - Mathematics

Usworth Comprehensive
Washington, Sunderland
09.1978 - 05.1984

GCSEs - English Language

Usworth Comprehensive
Washington, Sunderland
09.1978 - 05.1984

GCSEs - History

Usworth Comprehensive
Washington, Sunderland
09.1978 - 05.1984

GCSEs - Biology

Usworth Comprehensive
Washington, Sunderland
09.1978 - 05.1984

City and Guilds part 1 - Electronics and Assignments

Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.1984 - 05.1985

B-Tec ONC - Electronic Engineering

Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.1986 - 05.1991

ECDL - Computing Driving Licence

Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.1998 - 05.1999

Skills

An enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, I am used to working under pressure and can effectively plan and prioritise my work and work together as part of a team to meet challenging deadlines I have a positive approach and a strong determination to delight my customers I am eager to learn new skills and always open to new ways of working including an active approach to using new technology

Certification

I have a full clear UK driving licence.

Affiliations

  • I enjoy DIY at home and have recently spent the past year renovating a bungalow that we have just moved into. I enjoy going for walks usually in the Lake District. I also have two motorbikes and enjoy servicing and maintaining the older of the two and have done various long-haul trips at home and abroad.

Timeline

ECDL - Computing Driving Licence

Newcastle College
09.1998 - 05.1999

Telecommunications engineer

Openreach
11.1986 - 02.2025

B-Tec ONC - Electronic Engineering

Newcastle College
09.1986 - 05.1991

City and Guilds part 1 - Electronics and Assignments

Newcastle College
09.1984 - 05.1985

GCSEs - Mathematics

Usworth Comprehensive
09.1978 - 05.1984

GCSEs - English Language

Usworth Comprehensive
09.1978 - 05.1984

GCSEs - History

Usworth Comprehensive
09.1978 - 05.1984

GCSEs - Biology

Usworth Comprehensive
09.1978 - 05.1984
Kenneth Piper