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Meet Brian

What he does:

I’m currently the Lead Systems Engineer on an Emergency Services Telco project which means I’m the important link between the Telco data coming in from the field engineers and the overall ‘Issue Management’ aspects of the project. I also get involved in Project Management, Systems Integration and Test Reporting. Other elements of my responsibility include systems integration and testing of DS2000 (Sunguard Public Sector) Integrated Communications Control Systems (ICCS) at various NHS Trust control room locations. (I am
security cleared to work within emergency services control locations.)

In my previous roles I’ve provided technical support to DMN field engineers and worked on Huawei Technologies – (DSLAM including MA5300, MA5600, Quidway Routers & LAN switches). I’ve also worked with Nokia – UMTS including the following: WCDMA Node B - Optima IBBU, RF Extension, MIBBU & Supreme Indoor/Outdoor. Optima/Supreme SSU, Empower 1100/14 including installation, commissioning and integration of the above equipment in the O2 UK & ‘3’ UK networks. 

I am also an NICEIC qualified supervisor.

How he works:

I very much enjoy working with my colleagues as part of a Project team servicing the needs of clients all over the country. I’ve always been passionate about learning new ideas and concepts relating to my work and I love the constant challenges that the fast moving Telco industry provides.
 
I particularly like the way my Virtua colleagues continually share their knowledge openly and the friendly and supportive work environment within the office.

Who he is:

It was my strong background in electronics that initially led me into the Telecoms industry. Outside of work I’m a dedicated family man and keen sports follower with a particular interest in football and golf. I also enjoy holidays anywhere hot and sunny. My idea of a perfect day is to watch Swindon winning at Wembley. Well…everyone can dream!

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Meet Alan

What he does:

As a Radio Design Engineer Alan’s main  responsibilities are around taking the radio survey data from the field engineers, as well as the design plans, in order to produce ‘prediction models’. Before joining Virtua, Alan worked at both Motorola and O2 where he built up a wealth of experience in the telecoms industry, which now serves him well.

How he works:

For Alan Virtua is not so much his employer as the place he goes to spend time with all his best mates. The part of his job he enjoys most is learning new skills that help him to develop as a radio design engineer. Whether he is on a client site or working at Virtua’s offices it’s being part of a dedicated team that excites him most and he is clearly a man that loves his job.

Who he is:

 Alan and his partner, Christine, have three children Louis, Jack and Millie and a cat called ‘Ruby’. When he’s not at work Alan likes nothing better than caring for his beloved allotment where he grows all his own vegetables. He also owns a camper van which is used for family holidays in France or Spain.

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Meet David

What he does:
As a Lead Engineer and Test Conductor most of my job is related to the testing of radio systems and making sure they are fit for purpose. I also get involved in a lot of systems integration and associated testing.

How he works:
I’ve been in the Telecoms industry for twenty years now – the last three years with Virtua. As far as I am concerned the Virtua team are friends as much as they are work colleagues. They are a company that is more focused on people than bureaucracy which is fantastic. I enjoy my work here and I love to be part of the Virtua ‘family’.

Who he is:
I’m married to Shola and we have three children – Kai, Jamil and Eve.  I enjoy riding my motorbike, football, cycling and I love music- I’ve been taking bass guitar lessons. My idea of the perfect day would be spending time with my family, doing some jet skiing and relaxing somewhere warm like the Caribbean or the Maldives. I also keep busy as the Vice Chairman of the Swindon West Indian and Caribbean Association.