Michael Matthews

• Lead certification activities for powertrain systems, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
• Manage cross‑functional collaboration to deliver accurate, timely certification documentation.
  Conduct Certification Coastdown testing (witnessed and unwitnessed)
• Prepare vehicles for testing, ensuring correct software, calibration levels, and mechanical readiness.
• Perform driveline dyno testing and captured vehicle data logs.
• Liaise with authorities during vehicle inspections and supported workshop teams with technical issues.
• Chair of BeReady – Leading a colleague led network in supporting veterans, service personnel, blue light volunteers and events within the organisation.
• Led comprehensive testing and validation processes for powertrain components to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Conducted Coastdown testing (witnessed and unwitnessed) for vehicle certification.
• Prepared vehicles for testing, ensuring correct software, calibration levels, and mechanical readiness.
• Performed driveline dyno testing and captured vehicle data logs.
• Liaise with authorities during vehicle inspections and supported workshop teams with technical issues.

• Prepared vehicles for global market testing, ensuring compliance with regional requirements.
• Prioritised workshop scheduling and coordinated with multiple departments.
• Performed fault diagnosis, calibration checks, and software updates.
• Supported overseas test centre logistics, including customs compliance.
• Conducted Coastdown and driveline dyno testing.

• Managed and issued critical test equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ordered essential vehicle parts to prevent delays in calibration testing.
• Coordinated between engineers and workshops to align technical and operational needs.
• Diagnosed vehicle faults and ensured correct calibration software versions.
• Organised international freight and ensured compliance with foreign regulations.

• Planned and delivered academic and physical training programmes.
• Created lesson plans aligned with qualification criteria.
• Managed student welfare and maintained communication with schools and parents.
• Marked coursework, provided feedback, and wrote annual performance reports.
• Ensured a safe, engaging learning environment.

• Managed over £3 million worth of equipment and oversaw warehouse operations.
• Delivered communications training to soldiers and officers, from equipment setup to complex data network configuration.
• Led up to 20 personnel, ensuring discipline, standards, and operational readiness.
• Maintained high levels of accountability, leadership, and operational efficiency