Leon Hartley
Sunbury-on-Thames,UK
Summary
Skilled telecommunications engineering professional with extensive experience in all aspects of IT networks, HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and satellite systems. Proven track record implementing networks, assisting with teams, installing equipment, solving technical issues, and enabling telecommunications functions to achieve goals. Talent for quickly learning new information, procedures, and technologies. Exceptionally organised and able to multitask and work individually or part of a highly effective team. Possess strong interpersonal, organisational, and people management skills to build and sustain professional relationships with team for completing task on time.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Retail Trader – Financial Markets
Self-Employed
, UK
2025.01 - 2026.03
- Actively trade global financial markets across FX, indices, and equities using structured, rule-based strategies. Implements strong technical analysis and discipline to execute effectively in the financial markets.
Specialist Applications Engineer
L3Harris
Farnborough, Overseas
2022.01 - 2025.01
- Deployed across the UK and overseas to provide specialist training and technical support to military forces on VHF, UHF, HF and SATCOM communication systems, alongside situational awareness software.
- Delivered 38 weeks of UK-based training and customer support on Falcon III and Falcon IV systems, and conducted training across 13 countries, spending approximately 40 weeks deployed internationally.
- L3Harris-qualified Level 3 maintenance trainer for Falcon III products, with extensive experience in Type 1 and Type 3 handling and operation.
Associate Applications Engineer
L3Harris
Farnborough
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Supported UK & international demonstrations, training exercises and communications trials by preparing and tactical communications equipment for deployments across Europe and Africa.
- Maintained radio equipment within the UK Demo Pool, ensuring systems were serviceable, correctly configured and ready for use. Managed stock control and equipment accounts, keeping records accurate and up to date.
- Experience handling import and export of equipment between the UK, US and Europe, including ITAR regulations, controlled goods and trade compliance. Familiar with dangerous goods regulations relating to the transport of communications equipment.
Communications Systems Operator
British Army
2014.01 - 2019.01
- Planned and delivered end-to-end military communications solutions, including system design, installation, testing, and maintenance of VHF, HF, and SATCOM networks. Operated as a Royal Signals communications systems operator, deploying on three overseas military exercises and sustaining continuous, secure communications in high-pressure environments.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Wireless Communications
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton Level 5 Diploma - Applied Financial Trading
London Academy of Trading
LondonBTEC Level 3 - Professional Competencies for IT & Telecoms
Pearson, Royal School of Signals
BlandfordBTEC Level 3 - ICT Systems & Principles
Pearson, Royal School of Signals
BlandfordSkills
- HF/VHF/UHF Radio Systems
- Network Design
- Microwave Radio Systems
- SATCOM
- ICT
- Situational Awareness Software
Certification
- Full Clean Driving License (B, C, & C+E)
- Security Cleared Vetting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Level 3 L3Harris Radio Maintainer
- PNCO Cadre (Leadership & Management)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Problem Identification & Resolution
- Troubleshooting & Testing
- Installation & Maintenance
- Time Management
- ITAR Regulation
- Import & Export of controlled goods
- Trade Compliance
Timeline
Retail Trader – Financial Markets
Self-Employed
2025.01 - 2026.03
Specialist Applications Engineer
L3Harris
2022.01 - 2025.01
Associate Applications Engineer
L3Harris
2019.01 - 2022.01
Communications Systems Operator
British Army
2014.01 - 2019.01
Post Graduate Certificate - Wireless Communications
Wolverhampton University
Level 5 Diploma - Applied Financial Trading
London Academy of Trading
BTEC Level 3 - Professional Competencies for IT & Telecoms
Pearson, Royal School of Signals
BTEC Level 3 - ICT Systems & Principles
Pearson, Royal School of Signals