Technical and Design Consultant
Simon gained a degree in Physics and Electronics with Subsidiary Mathematics from the University of Reading in 1985; always immersed in a technical career. For twelve years he was an elected director of the Association of Security Consultants, and is currently Technical Lead in the CCTV National Standards Forum, sitting on the British Standards Institution CCTV committee and at the Home Office for the Surveillance Camera Commissioner. He is a member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (formerly IEE), and accredited Assessor for NESTA on CCTV and related security systems. In addition, he has taught CCTV classes at BTEC level 4. Simon works to raise standards in the security industry, as depth of technical knowledge is vital for impartially advising then implementing.
Simon provides independent consultancy services in engineering and commercial aspects of CCTV security systems for numerous organizations, including: Royal Opera House, Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Piaget Jewellers, St. Katharine Docks, London Borough of Newham, Marlborough College, BAA plc, Anglian Water plc, Buro Happold, IndigoVision, Tavcom Training, Industry press (CCTV Image, CCTV Focus, SMT), BBC TV & Radio, et al.
As an Engineer with 30 years’ experience in commercial, military & security systems design, including technical sales for large and small security systems companies, his work focuses on surveying, design, cost estimating, specifications, tender processes and managing projects. In addition, Simon has provided expert witness services in CCTV, access control, electronic article protection and forensic analysis of video and audio recordings. He has developed 3D graphics techniques and software for the CCTV industry, as well as accepting speaking engagements for conferences, television and radio, with many commissions to create articles and graphics for industry periodicals. In 2005 and 2011 he entered the Security Excellence Awards and was a finalist in the ‘Best Security Consultant’ category.