Examples of Ex Military Candidates for IT/Telecoms

I am energetic, determined and diligent with excellent communications and interpersonal skills. I am extremely self-motivated with a keen desire to learn new skills and progress. I would like a challenging and rewarding new career as a civilian.

An operations and project manager with proven leadership ability gained whilst serving around the world as a soldier and then officer in the British Army. Passionate about developing successful teams and accustomed to delivering under pressure. Currently studying for an MBA.

A dedicated, resourceful and customer focused IT Professional with MCSA and ITIL v3 Certificate; over 5 years experience providing 1st , 2nd and 3rd line administrative support within the public sector. Proven expertise in developing and managing teams, projects and IT architecture/infrastructure and virtualisation required to meet customer’s expectations; focusing on problem resolution, risk mitigation, operational continuity and continuous learning to support operational and strategic objectives. A quick and adaptive learner with a committed positive attitude and in-depth knowledge of a variety of communications and information networks, systems and security practices. Also holds Developed Vetting clearance.

A skilled practitioner offering a strong technical background alongside a pronounced focus on the business needs of the customer and their organisation. Provides gold-standard support to every individual colleague as needed. An excellent communicator who is looking for an opportunity to contribute to the IT support effort in your business.

I am an MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) and PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified, Project Director/Project Manager with an outstanding record of delivering challenging projects. My key strength is my ability to combine strategy with delivery, analyse difficult and problematic situations, identify workable solutions, and then drive them through using my exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. Over a career spanning 25 years, I have successfully delivered over 20 projects in both the Public and commercial sectors using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies (and combinations of both) with budgets from £500k to £54M, leading teams of 5 to 150 staff.

Professionally trained and highly motivated Telecommunications Engineer with well-developed leadership skills gained through the design and management of complex programmes/projects in diverse environments. International experience in the provision of design proposals and solutions for network infrastructure including voice and data campus backbone systems and related network hardware. Expert in specifying electrical and building requirements to satisfy government and industry standards.

An adaptive, robust- security and communications professional. Articulate, diligent with a keen eye for detail. Proven to thrive in an independent working capacity or as part of a team. Proven leadership qualities both in a military and civilian environment. A very grounded individual with excellent communication skills, able to adapt to any social or professional peer group.

‘Accomplished Communications Systems manager with 22 years extensive experience in various fields ranging from supporting forward headquarters, expeditionary units and corporate entities with Insecure / Secure Voice and Data Networks, Deployed Systems, Specialist Niche Equipment, Cryptographic Management, Information and Physical Security” I have a very strong aptitude when working under pressure in sensitive environments and in addition have excellent organisational abilities tempered with extensive experience through interaction between inter agency staff resulting in a reliable, resourceful manager with an very adaptable skill range. My 22 years of service with the UK military has incorporated roles collaborating with diverse agencies. I have developed extensive expertise in motivating others through excellent communication, innovative problem solving in relation to proactive customer training, technical support, vision and drive resulting in many successfully completed projects.

Over the last 16 years I have been employed to set up and manage a range of terrestrial radio communication equipment for many high profile live sports and outside TV and film events worldwide. These jobs have varying requirements such as the setting up and maintaining of transmit and receive locations using microwave and UHF equipment links, radio links for audio and video equipment such as for broadcast radio cameras and mini cameras. Recurring events that I have worked on are Olympic Games, Football World Cups, Rugby World Cups, London Marathons, Remembrance Parades, Wimbledon Tennis, Premiership and European Rugby.

Highly motivated and adaptable Telecommunications Engineer with excellent problem solving and technical skills. A driven Individual who works efficiently and communicates well with professionals with a team. CCNA and MCP certified.