Tim

I am an enterprising, experienced, and results-driven Director Of Operations and Compliance at RUAS who thrives in fast-paced and dynamic working environments. My 20+ years of combined experience within the drone and IT industries have prepared me to continually accept new and more complex challenges with additional responsibilities and interesting problems to solve. My background showcases my expertise in the fields of OS X, 3D mapping - 2D Mapping, Drone Data Capture, Drone 3D Modelling, Drone Inspections, Roof and Building Inspections and Digital Twins. 

I have leveraged my extensive capabilities here at RUAS as a nationally recognised leading innovator in commercial drone service. With a network of over 4000 RUAS-trained pilots and enhanced permissions from the CAA, I consult multiple branches of the MOD, Government Agencies and Police forces across the country on drone technology, current competencies and training. RUAS regularly collaborates with large organisations, including but not limited to Asda, Atkins, Network Rail, Shell and the U.K. Environment Agency, as well as research projects with universities such as Bangor University, Essex University, Cranfield University and Harper Adam’s University.

Throughout my career history, my peers, clients and business partners alike recognise me as an effective communicator, relationship builder and astute leader.

RUAS ops director 

•Entrusted with the responsibility of managing day-to-day company operations for a total of 50+ pilots and administrative staff members, diligently leveraging historical directorship to supervise major accounts and ensure best practices are implemented for optimised productivity and results throughout 2020-21.

•Streamlined operational procedures through rewriting of the RUAS Operations manual and OCS with 100% resubmission success to the CAA, shrewdly guiding employees to perform their functions correctly and efficiently during tenure.

•Contributed to the 160% increase in company turnover within the first year of active employment in 2020. Despite the circumstances and mandates surrounding the global pandemic, adapted to a dynamic environment and proactively maintained high standards.

•Demonstrated proficiency with drone functionality, successfully having the first drone to spray chemicals within the United Kingdom in 2021. Additionally gained an Operating Safety Case for over 50kg of spraying in 2020.

•Spearheaded the construction of the RUAS Training Academy, providing educational guidelines to organisations such as the MOD, UK Police force, Shell, BBC and SKY in Drone operations to foster rapport as one of the leading innovators of the commercial drone services.

•Drafted innovative software technology to deliver precision for Network Rail lineside vegetation compliance. Finalising cutting-edge techniques of drone use upon generation of interest from all Network Rail routes and TFL.

•Selected for industry-specific advice, Drone Training and Consultancy for the MOD and the top national security companies as well as, Shell, Bilfinger, Network and Rail, showcasing RUAS as the UK’s leading drone services and training provider since 2010.

•Strategised methods to rebuild the internal CRM system and operations system, evaluating current integrated systems to increase workflow efficacy and facilitate seamless online system access both in and out of the office.

In 2021 I was asked by Counter Terrorism Policing to guide and support work in relation to National Security and protecting the Border and Ports, both with the use of drones and 3D Modelling, which provided a unique and industry-leading product that greatly enhanced existing practices. As a result of this work, I was asked to support and work as a specialist adviser to a National Security working group, identifying and advising on specialist projects and capabilities to support a multitude of partners. This working group consisted of a number of specialist partners, including the United Nations, Home Office and sensitive agencies. my work has been recognised by CT Policing, Law enforcement and Specialist Military Units as groundbreaking and in 2022 a cruise liner was digitally scanned as a proof of concept which offered multiple applications in both the commercial and military environments. This work has recently been submitted to the Home Office to support all agencies and my continues to work as a specialist advisor, working on future projects, including supporting the International community.

My team and I have also supported the CT Special Operations Unit, working at land and sea, deploying and supporting these teams as a tactical capability, whether supporting the boarding of vessels at sea with drone coverage or providing a Counter drone capability to a sensitive operation, his work has benefited and provided a significant advantage in supporting and protecting National Security in a number of operations. My work has been formally recognised and commended by senior leaders within Counter Terrorism Policing. 

I founded a Special Projects Team encompassing a small team of specialist UAV operators, with enhanced training, have provided tactical support in difficult and challenging environments and incidents. The team utilises their enhanced training, coupled with enhanced tactical technology, have supported law enforcement, military, civil authorities and International partners on land and sea. The team has also been used to provide specialist training across the spectrum of partner agencies and they have deployed in support of proactive, reactive and pre planned operations and tasked to provide assistance to high risk missing persons, search/rescue, body recovery, flood and emergency/disaster, and covert operations both domestically and globally.

I have ensured the special projects team is at the forefront of ever evolving technology and continually adapting to change, providing specialist teams and customers with bespoke solutions that may not be otherwise available.

I am security-cleared and trusted commercial entity that was employed to renew the aerial mapping of a specialist military unit which greatly enhanced the security practice and procedures. This has now been employed to conduct a LIDAR Scan/ 3 model of the base to allow further security procedures and infra projects to be developed. I provide in-depth knowledge in an area where currently the  MOD are struggling and unable to meet required standards. My experience, knowledge and future thinking have enabled and guided Commanders to also significantly increase the security parameters and allowed for an enhanced training application in a number of areas, which were previously unavailable. I continue to support and advise on this work.