CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFILE

Christopher Sean Hill CEng MIET Programme Manager

A natural leader driven by a desire to bring order to chaos.

I am an experienced Chartered Engineer who specialises in project and programme management. Superlative organisational ability coupled with a keen attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and good commercial awareness make me ideal for this role.

I am PRINCE2® and MSP® qualified and have an excellent track record of delivering large, complex programmes in an ISO 9001 quality environment across all disciplines.

With all projects, my main focus is on the customer requirements and the business case and balancing the inevitable conflict between the two. This ensures that the project stays on track and remains valid, helping to ensure a good outcome.

1, London Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3XE.

+44 (0) 7734 277507

chris.hill@iee.org

linkedin.com/in/christopherseanhill

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

OGC MSP (Managing Successful Programmes)

Practitioner training and accreditation

www.managing-successful-programmes.com/msp-introduction.asp

May 2010 5 days

This course provided training and examination to MSP “Practitioner” standards. Qualifications: MSP Practitioner

OGC PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments)

Practitioner training and accreditation

www.prince2.com/uk

December 2004 5 days

This course provided training and examination to PRINCE2 “Foundation” and “Practitioner” standards. Qualifications: PRINCE2 Practitioner

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Member of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET) www.theiet.org

April 2000

“Chartered Engineer” is a professional status bestowed by the Engineering Council UK to engineers who meet the strict criteria in association with their professional body, in this case the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), formerly the IEE. According to the IET, “Chartered engineers are characterised by their ability to develop appropriate solutions to engineering problems, using new or existing technologies, through innovation, creativity and change. Chartered engineers are variously engaged in technical and commercial leadership and possess effective interpersonal skills”

TECHNICAL TRAINING & ACCREDITATION

Microsoft Office Applications

Frog Software www.frog.co.uk

Project 2010 Intermediate and Advanced refresher – June 2015 Project 2000 Intermediate and Advanced – February 2002 Word 2000 Advanced – June 2002 Excel 2000 Intermediate – June 2002 PowerPoint 2000 Advanced – June 2002 Access 2000 – Careertrack 1 day seminar

Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)

The Training Camp (Cisco Provider)

November 2006 7 days

Formal certified Cisco training providing a solid foundation of networking skills and leading to the examination. I had previously undertaken a CompTIA Network + course and examination at the same provider. Qualifications: CCNA CompTIA Network+

Communications Systems Maintenance and Installation

RigNet (formerly Nessco and InvSat)

www.rig.net

October 2003 9 days

Two courses (4 days and 5 days) based around operation, installation and maintenance of the fixed, tracking and stabilised VSAT platforms used to implement the BASNet system. Refreshed in September 2013

Communications Systems Maintenance and Installation Dartcom

www.dartcom.co.uk

July 2000 2 days

Bespoke training to install and configure the Dartcom High Resolution Picture Transfer (HRPT) system for use at Halley and South Georgia. Refreshed in September 2013

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – Air / Ground Radio

CAA

www.nats.gov.uk

June 1998 5 days

This is a formal course run by the CAA and, if successfully passed, is the first step on the rung to becoming a full air traffic controller. This licence is essential for operating air movements in Antarctica. Refreshed in September 2012 Qualifications: CAA Air / Ground Radio Operator

Communications Systems Maintenance

NSSL (Nera) www.nsslglobal.com

June 1998 5 days

A 4 day course covering configuration and maintenance of the Skanti TRP 8000 HF/MF radio and the Nera Inmarsat B system.

GMDSS General Operators Certificate Wray Castle Training Centre

April 1998 7 days

Full training and examination to meet GMDSS legislation, covering operation and distress procedures for HF and VHF radio, satellite systems, navigational aids and emergency beacons. Qualifications: GMDSS GOC

AutoCAD LT Application - Intermediate Smallpiece

www.smallpiecetrust.org.uk

Nov 1999 2 days

AutoCAD LT beginner and intermediate training

Netware 4.11 Certified Netware Administrator (CNA)

Salford Software

www.salford.ac.uk/ssl/ss.htm

July 1998 5 days

5 day training course leading to the Certified Netware Administrator (CNA) examination for Netware version 4.11. I had previously undertaken the following Data Comms and Netware 3.12 courses and examinations: Feb 1997 – PC Config and Support – CBST Feb 1997 – Netware 3.12 Install and Config – SHL Learning Jan 1997 – Netware 3.12 Advanced Admin – SHL Learning Aug 1996 – Netware 3.12 Administration – SHL Learning Sep 1995 – Introduction to Data Communications – CBST Qualifications: CNA 4.11 and CNA 3.12

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2:1 Honours Degree

www.coventry.ac.uk

September 1988 to July 1992

The final year of the course had a strong bias towards communications systems technology, including fibre optics, satellite communications, microwave technology and management skills. My final year project was based around microprocessor hardware and machine level software code and involved sampling and reproducing audio according to defined triggers.

BTEC National Diploma Electrical and Electronic Engineering Distinction

www.halesowen.ac.uk

September 1986 to July 1988

Two year full time engineering course – electrical principles, control theory, management, micro-electronics, maths, project work, etc. College prize for Engineering

GCE ‘o’ Levels 7 at grades A to C

www.earlshighschool.org

August 1983 to July 1986

7 GCE ‘o’ levels: English, Maths, Physics, Electronics, Metalwork, History & RE. School prize for Design in Metalwork

MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

IP, Patents and Trademark – IET Cambridge Seminar (Avidity IP) Management of Engineers – Robina Chatham Ltd Presentation skills – JTS Communications workshop – CCL (BAS ALD) Interview skills – JTS “How to handle people with tact and skill” – CareerTrack

Oct 2016 Mar 2009 Jul 2007 Jun 2001 Jun 2000 May 2000

HEALTH & SAFETY

Health and Safety for Managers – Elektron Technology (6 sessions of 1 hour) Mast erection and safety refresher (3 days) Mast erection and safety refresher (3 days) Food hygiene training Helicopter “dunker” training – Royal Navy (1 day) Mast erection and safety refresher (3 days) “Cuplok” scaffold erection training – SGB (3 days) Mast erection and safety – SWEB (7 days) H&S Introduction – BAS BAS conference and field training – BAS (5 days) Risk assessment training – WATC HSE safety update training - CBST

Aug 2016 Oct 2011 Oct 2008 Sep 2007 Oct 2005 Aug 2005 Jun 2005 Aug 2000 Jul 2000 Sep 1998 May 1998 Aug 1994

FIRST AID & MEDICAL

Sep 2012 – BASMU Advanced Medical Course - BASMU Sep 2011 – HSE First Aid Refresher – St John’s Ambulance Sep 2010 – BASMU Medical Prep Update – BASMU Oct 2008 – HSE First Aid Refresher – St John’s Ambulance Sep 2007 – BASMU Medical Prep Update – BASMU Sep 2005 – HSE First Aid Refresher – St John’s Ambulance Sep 2003 – BASMU Medical Prep Update - BASMU Sep 2002 – HSE First Aid at Work Training – St John’s Ambulance Sep 1999 – HSE First Aid Refresher – St John’s Ambulance Sep 1998 – BASMU Medical Preparation Training - BASMU Oct 1996 – HSE First Aid at Work Training – St John’s Ambulance

Sep 2012 Sep 2011 Sep 2010 Oct 2008 Sep 2007 Sep 2005 Sep 2003 Sep 2002 Sep 1999 Sep 1998 Oct 1996