Phillip Winderbank-Scott
Ifold,West Sussex
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project management, software development, and ethical hacking. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive innovation and achieve project success.
Proficient in a wide range of programming languages including C/C++, Kotlin, Java, Python, and Prolog. Demonstrates strong capabilities in using development tools such as Android Mobile Studio, QT, Eclipse, Netbeans, and Microsoft Visual Studio. Skilled in network protocols (TCP/IP, CoAP) and experienced with various operating systems including Windows Server and Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Kali. Adept at forensic computer and mobile phone data retrieval as well as antenna and RF circuit tuning.
Applies strong analytical mindset to drive improvements of electrical designs. Communicates technical concepts clearly to guide high-quality output in design, development and production.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6014
6014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software/Hardware Engineer
Trinity Workshops Ltd
Bodmin, Cornwall
04.2019 - 03.2025
- Advising and working with customers to develop new requirements and maintain existing equipment
- Project management of external contractors and internal staff to enable timely development of additional work
- Senior developer for design and implementation of Linux and Windows based software as well as embedded Linux drivers and software design
- Mainly using C/C++ and Kotlin, but also using Python scripting and Java
- Circuit design and PCB prototyping
- Maintenance of project records, manuals and diagrams for comprehensive referencing.
- Support to company owners and technical directors during customer meetings and formal reviews.
- Management of engineering projects from conception to completion.
- Full remote working, leading to increased time-management, motivation and organisational skills.
- Currently still SC cleared.
Communications and Electronics Officer
Metropolitan Police
10.2002 - 04.2019
- Initially directly recruited from previous employment due to recognition of skills and expertise. Further directly recruited internally to higher specialisation and skilled role that involved high-risk high-reward work with no margin for error. This role involved rapidly changing goals and utilised ability to make quick, but well founded decisions.
- Development and use of small scale electronic and computer equipment mainly in covert environments, covering all areas from circuit level design through to system level networks both as hands on developer and user, and as project manager for internal and external work.
- Involved individually and in teams in all stages of development cycles, from prototyping through to PCB design and manufacture including field testing and environment specific deployment of designed equipment.
- Low and high level PIC and microprocessor programming to provide software defined radios including live time signal processing and storage of received signals.
- Development of data processing GUIs.
- Experience in RF amplifier and receiver design.
- Testing, design and manufacture of low power antenna designs, with associated skill sets including Network and Spectrum analysers as well as mobile phone test equipment.
- Computer and mobile phone vulnerability testing, as well as forensic data retrieval performed in covert and time-pressured environments.
- Deployment and design of various platforms for satellite communication equipment in national as well as hazardous overseas destinations; including close liaison with Embassy and Military personnel.
- Further responsibilities included Sysadmin and topography design for three network domains that are interlinked by cross capital wireless networks, including use of CISCO programming.
- In depth involvement as technical advisor to several interdepartmental committees looking at advancement of new technologies within this field of work, as well as participation in national conferences.
- Involvement in classified projects for MPS as well as national and international committees that shaped policy and strategy
- Responsible for management of teams with budgets of up to £1m
- Specifier for internal and joint agency projects and teams in collaboration with organisations such as BAE and Roke Manor.
- Management responsibility for staff, who under this supervision had their training and knowledge increased enabling them to progress and achieve promotion through development of career plans and fulfilment of professional and personal objectives.
- Due to previous collaborative roles with countries such as USA, Canada and Holland, previous clearance to DV and STRAP level.
- Handling of sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Scientific Officer
Police Scientific Development Branch
10.2000 - 09.2002
- Development, research and project management of small scale electronics and antennas for LEAs
Design and Development Engineer
Tactical Controls Ltd
06.1996 - 09.1997
- Development of temperature control systems for Jubilee Line, Channel Tunnel and a personal project to develop a fuzzy logic temperature controller for Guinness Extra Cold
Education
MSc - Communications Networks and Software
University of Surrey
SurreyShort course in Satellite Communications
University of Surrey
SurreyShort course in RF Circuit and System Design
University of Surrey
SurreyBSc - Physics
Imperial College
London2000
ARCS - Physics
Imperial College
LondonHNC - Electronics
Northbrook College
Worthing1997
Skills
- Project Management inc Prince II
- Skilled in multiple programming languages and development suites (listed below)
- Ethical hacking
- Forensic computer and mobile phone data retrieval
- Antenna and RF circuit tuning and design
- C / C / Kotlin / Java / J2EE / Prolog /
Python - Android Mobile Studio / QT / Eclipse / Arduino / Microsoft Visual Studio
- Netbeans / Contiki
- GitHub
- XML / RDF / OWL / RDFS
- TCP/IP / CoAP / SNMP / 6LoWPAN
- Windows / Windows Server / Microsoft Office suite
- Linux / Ubuntu / Backtrack / Kali
Interests
- Renovating current house from a position untouched since the 1970's.
- Rock climbing and hiking.
- Competing in National Competitions in the martial art of Tang Soo Do as well as continued progression within the grading system.
- Former Captain of the University of Surrey Fencing Second Team.
Timeline
Software/Hardware Engineer
Trinity Workshops Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2025
Communications and Electronics Officer
Metropolitan Police
10.2002 - 04.2019
Scientific Officer
Police Scientific Development Branch
10.2000 - 09.2002
Design and Development Engineer
Tactical Controls Ltd
06.1996 - 09.1997
MSc - Communications Networks and Software
University of Surrey
Short course in Satellite Communications
University of Surrey
Short course in RF Circuit and System Design
University of Surrey
BSc - Physics
Imperial College
ARCS - Physics
Imperial College
HNC - Electronics
Northbrook College
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