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Richard Martin

Middlesbrough,Teesside

Summary

Determined Telecommunications Engineer with strong foundation in network infrastructure and technical problem-solving. Demonstrates proficiency in communication systems and project management. Aims to drive innovation and optimise telecommunication networks for enhanced connectivity and user experience.


HGV Class 1 & 2 trained with five years experience in class 2 diving. Also a Google academy student working towards certifications in Digital leader, Cloud Engineer, and Cloud Architect.


A Very hard working, honest and disciplined individual thanks in part to my military background. Thrives under pressure and a keen eye for attention to detail.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Telecommunications engineer

Openreach
, Teesside / North Yorkshire
05.2013 - Current

Underground and Overhead cabling of Copper and Fibre cables on the Openreach / BT network, whilst adhering to all health and safety procedures.


Senior Engineer acting as a point of contact for any questions of other Engineers. Also there to give any advice needed on multiple Telecommunications questions.


Sound knowledge of the underground cable network and also a thorough knowledge of the working of fibre optics.


Trained to splice and maintain fibre optic cables and associated equipment.


Work well individually or as a team player.

Leading Hand - Communications

Royal Navy
05.2005 - 05.2013

Supervised and directed small teams of Communicators on a warship during peacetime and wartime environments.


Setting up and maintaining voice and data circuits UHF, HF and LF to ensure the warship maintains communications with other ships, aircraft, and the outside world at all times.


Global Maritime Distress System operator and holder, ensuring the ships safety equipment was available and working at all times.


Part of the ships damage control team which includes dealing with any flooded compartments onboard and Firefighting.


Ships only holder of cryptographic, top secret, and sensitive information.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and Management

City & Guilds
03.2012 -

GCSEs - Mathematics

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - English

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - Science

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - Geography

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - Physical Education

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

Skills


  • Cloud computing
  • Cloud computation
  • Fibre-Optic technology understanding
  • Mobile communications
  • Time-management
  • Cloud computing knowledge
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Satellite communications
  • Telecommunication cable repairs
  • Cable network mapping
  • Decision making
  • Project leadership
  • Proactive approach
  • Site surveys
  • Class 1&2 HGV Driver (Class 2 five years experience)
  • Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
  • Hard working, conscientious, and punctual
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills

Timeline

Telecommunications engineer

Openreach
05.2013 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and Management

City & Guilds
03.2012 -

Leading Hand - Communications

Royal Navy
05.2005 - 05.2013

GCSEs - Mathematics

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - English

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - Science

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - Geography

City & Guilds
06.2002 -

GCSEs - Physical Education

City & Guilds
06.2002 -
Richard Martin