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RICHARD GRAHAM CURTIS
57, Old Eaton Road, Rugeley, WS15 2HA
01889 577768
mail@rich57.co.uk
Profile
Skilled requirements manager with experience building and maintaining hardware and software requirements databases using DOORS. Now seeking next rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a technically-focussed team.
Expertise
- Pre-processing of external requirements documentation
- Import of data from text or Word documents
- Analysis of requirements to determine feasibility, quality, testability, measures, closure
- Apportionment to constituent modules or sub-assemblies
- Linking of requirements for impact and traceability analysis
- Export of data to external documentation
- Database maintenance
- Microsoft Office (7 years)
(Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) - System design of embedded processor-based data distribution systems
- Preparation of production and acceptance test documentation
Achievements
- Conducted all database activities for SHOLIS, a project to inform the command team about the safety of flying evolutions aboard Duke Class frigates.
- Provided consultancy on aspects of database set-up, development and maintenance.
- Prepared technical specifications for defence electronic systems manufacturer using Word.
- Prepared and delivered training courses using PowerPoint.
- Prepared and published technical specifications, test and acceptance documentation
- Development of personal web site at rich57.co.uk from 2006 using XHTML 1.0, CSS and a script editor, with focus on cross-browser compatibility and accessibility issues. Site validates as XHTML Strict & CSS.
Work Experience
Ultra Electronics PMES, Rugeley
Senior Engineer - Defence Power Systems
Feb 2007 to present (part-time)
- Maintained design requirements database using DOORS (a Windows application)
- Prepared technical documentation using DOORS export facilities for final design review prior to manufacture
- Assisted with bid for replacement equipment for submarine project
- Reviewed component availability & obsolescence for power converter control modules
GVA Grimley LLP, Birmingham
Intranet Web Developer
March-April 2007 (short-term contract)
- Re-styled Company Intranet in accordance with visual design requirements and corporate branding
Ultra Electronics PMES, Rugeley
Senior Engineer - Navigation and Data Systems
1978 to 2005 (Permanent)
- Developed customisable electronic systems for naval applications using embedded VME and proprietary systems.
- Pioneered project requirements management using DOORS to improve targeting, testability and traceability.
- Achieved acceptance into service of data distribution units for Minehunter vessel.
- Worked with suppliers to achieve successful integration and usability of military GPS.
- Co-operated with other systems manufacturers to perform integration tests.
- Set up intranet-based Office and Email support forums to improve employee IT skills.
Education and Qualifications
National IT Learning Centre
Jan 2006 to Present
Currently undertaking a self-funded, open and distance-learning course; working towards Web Design & Development certification. Completed modules:
- Office 2003
- HTML 4.01
- CSS
- JavaScript
Current study:
- ASP.Net 2.0
Future modules include:
- Dreamweaver, Flash & Fireworks
- XML
- E-Commerce
Cannock Chase Technical College
Sep 2006 to Jun 2007
- Adobe Photoshop & Image-Ready(part-time)
Sep to Dec 2007
- Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (part-time)
Reading University
1975 to 1978
- BSc: Cybernetics and Control Engineering
Training Received
- Health & Safety Awareness
- GroupWise Email
- MS Word (advanced)
- DOORS two-day introduction
- DOORS Programming with DXL
Training Delivered
- Operator & Maintainer Training for SHOLIS - a warship-based flight operation safety system
- Officer & Maintainer Training for a Minehunter Navigation Data Distribution System
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