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Gavin Smith - Project Manager

Gavin has over fourteen years full time hands-on experience as a project manager covering a range of geographically diverse projects with national and international teams and differing technologies. Starting his career in 1990, as a civilian with the UK Government, UK RAF and Army, Gavin managed a diverse range of projects including: the installation and commissioning of VHF, UHF and HF antenna sites; new video and data micro wave links for specialist CCTV systems; through to a re-fit of the electronic warfare suit on the Nimrod-R aircraft fleet.

Following a move to New Zealand in 1998 Gavin spent 7 years working in the technology sector on new product development. During this time he managed research in new technologies; development of various embedded (software and hardware) platforms; manufacturing outsource; IT software for the back office management; and the definition and implementation of the IT software for issues management.

Gavin brings the following capabilities to the business:

• Technical project management expertise

• New Product Development (NPD) using Stage-Gate

• Application software and IT business development using Waterfall, Agile.

• Technical procurements through competitive tenders.

Gavin has a B.Eng (hons) degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Manchester, is a chartered engineer and a member of the Project Management Institute and a certified Project Management Professional

With a new family – twins – and a demanding job Gavin should not have much time for other activities but will still jump at the chance to go skiing, mounting biking or just to the pub for a beer.

	Gavin Smith - Project Manager
	Gavin has over fourteen years full time hands-on experience as a project manager covering a range of geographically diverse projects with national and international teams and differing technologies. Starting his career in 1990, as a civilian with the UK Government, UK RAF and Army, Gavin managed a diverse range of projects including: the installation and commissioning of VHF, UHF and HF antenna sites; new video and data micro wave links for specialist CCTV systems; through to a re-fit of the electronic warfare suit on the Nimrod-R aircraft fleet. Following a move to New Zealand in 1998 Gavin spent 7 years working in the technology sector on new product development. During this time he managed research in new technologies; development of various embedded (software and hardware) platforms; manufacturing outsource; IT software for the back office management; and the definition and implementation of the IT software for issues management. Gavin brings the following capabilities to the business: • Technical project management expertise • New Product Development (NPD) using Stage-Gate • Application software and IT business development using Waterfall, Agile. • Technical procurements through competitive tenders. Gavin has a B.Eng (hons) degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Manchester, is a chartered engineer and a member of the Project Management Institute and a certified Project Management Professional With a new family – twins – and a demanding job Gavin should not have much time for other activities but will still jump at the chance to go skiing, mounting biking or just to the pub for a beer.