David Rutt

A System Testing Engineer with varied and extensive experience spanning twenty years in many communications disciplines, looking for a challenging role. A highly motivated technician with exceptional fault analysis and supervisory skills. Works extremely well autonomously or as part of a team. Willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

Key Skills

• Versatile – strong technical and operational skills with a wide range of equipment
• Excellent IT skills – experienced with Unix, Linux, Solaris and Windows operating systems
• Qualified software tester – ISEB/ISTQB Intermediate
• Can communicate well with people at all levels
• Extremely quick learner with the ability to adapt

Employment History

System Proving Engineer: Apr 2000 – Present

Marconi/Ericsson, Beeston, Nottingham/Coventry

• Carry out in-depth “whole system” testing of SDH networks, including MV36/MV38 network management systems and SMA, MSH and OMS network elements
• Currently lead engineer for Linux system testing using SUSE Enterprise Server
• Configure and test HP-UX servers for application use, including NIS+ and trusted, Service Guard and operating system hardening
• Testing of client software for various Ericsson applications
• Growing understanding of data/IP products and protocols
• Testing of PFM, PPM and other MV36 and MV38 interfaces
• Migration of legacy systems onto Linux using virtualisation
• Provide support to customers during test phases and network roll-outs
• Integration of Axxessit and OMS 1410 networks elements into Ericsson ServiceON systems
• Experienced with Agilent, W&G, Spirent, IXIA, N2X and HP test sets

Key Success

Led a server hardening program of HP-UX server upgrades for BT. This testing involved improving server security by removing unnecessary and insecure processes. Designed a test program, assembled in-depth results and created project documentation. Provided leadership, to a small team, towards a successful conclusion.

Data Communications Engineer: Nov 96 – Apr 00

Tactical Communications Wing, Royal Air Force Brize Norton.

• Provided communications throughout the world for use by Royal Air Force personnel using the most modern data/voice communications equipment available in the armed forces
• Installed and maintained Communications Centres, involving telephone, fax and telegraphy systems, data circuits and rear-link satellite ground stations
• Worked extensively with modems, multiplexers, cryptographic equipment and data systems, using mainly X21, X25 and V24 protocols
• Worked successfully with many foreign military personnel and civilians
• Supervised Junior Technicians and carried out “on-the-job” training

Key Success

As a Corporal in charge of a team of technicians installed all detachment communications for the operation at Pristina Airport in Kosovo. Successfully provided voice and data services over Satcom for several hundred service personnel in adverse conditions.

Telecommunications Engineer: Dec 89 – Nov 96

Information Technology Maintenance Section/Ground Radio, Royal Air Force Coningsby

• Maintained station Automatic Data Processing systems, including Honeywell Bull DPS 6 CPUs, modems, multiplexers and cryptographic equipment
• Installation and maintenance of station PCs, including upgrades and user assistance
• Installation of copper and fibre-optic cables during a seven month detachment to Royal Air Force High Wycombe
• Maintained airfield radar equipment and navigational-aids and maintained HF/VHF/UHF radio equipment
• Provided technical assistance to Air Traffic Control staff for ATC monitors, communication equipment and voice recorders

Initial Trade Training: No 1 Radio School, Royal Air Force Locking

• Electrical and electronic principles, including digital data communications
• Fault finding, maintenance and test equipment techniques on a wide range of communications equipment

Qualifications

ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing: Foundation & Intermediate (2009)
Unix Fundamentals (2002)
Photonics Fundamentals (2001)
MSH64 Maintainers course (2001)
Certificates attained from the Interactive Learning Centre at Bicester (1999):

• Data Comms: Signals & Systems
• Data Comms: Networks & Standards
• Fundamentals of Internetworking
• Internetworking Essentials
• Internetworking: Bridging Operations
• Internetworking Devices
• LAN Fundamentals
• WAN Technologies
• WAN Management and Security
• NT 4: Sharing & Securing Network Services
• NT 4: Managing Users & Groups

Combined Chirpsounder Course (tactical HF frequency management system) certificate from Marlborough Communications (1998)
National Examining Board in Supervisory Management: Introductory Certificate (1998)
Level 3 NVQ Engineering Management (1997)
Honeywell Bull DPS 6 Maintainers Course (1990)

BTEC ONC Electronic Engineering (1989)

GCE A Levels: Physics, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Economics, General Studies (1987)

GCE O Levels: Physics, Mathematics, English Language, French, Art (1985)

Interests

Cornet player with Carlton Brass in Nottingham
Cricket and football played at social level
Reading, music and photography

Personal

Date of Birth: 2nd June 1969
Full Driving Licence