Peter Murray
Project Director
More than 25 years of working in the international construction industry delivering major projects and leading businesses across numerous sectors including Nuclear, Rail, Manufacturing and Energy. Passionate about developing high performing teams and innovation.
Garry Rowberry
Product Support Lead
I have spent over 30 years in the fire alarm industry across various roles; technical support manager, BIM lead, commissioning engineer and service engineer to name a few! I have worked on a variety of projects across the world including airports, palaces and museums.
My main hobby is match fishing, which I am sponsored for and I also like tinkering with electronics and programming.
Scott Phillips
Installation and Commissioning Lead
18 years’ experience in the fire alarm industry with knowledge and experience of commissioning and maintenance of fire detection, extinguishing, voice alarm systems, nurse call/refuge and emergency lighting systems, gained on various projects; including NHS, MoD sites, Industrial, Retail, Domestic, Education and nuclear UK and abroad. This also includes Fire detection and suppression systems used in the offshore wind energy industry.
My hobbies include DIY, Camping, stand up paddle boarding and fishing.
Kath Parker
Project Administrator
I have over 30 years of experience in providing administrative support within large industries.
Outside of work I like to keep fit. My main hobby is running, but I also enjoy cycling and walking.
Nick Jones
Design Manager
I have worked in life safety design for over ten years, originally starting as a CAD engineer. From here I progressed into a design engineer role and then into design management where I currently am. I am passionate about what I do and enjoy pushing those around me to find innovative solutions to problems.
Outside of work I spend my time with my family, enjoy travelling and flying drones.
Ian Wilson
Senior Design Engineer
Time served Approved Electrician (with electrical Technician level qualifications) with a career that spans almost 4 decades in both the Electrical and Life Safety Systems industries.
Progressing from a ’hand’s on’ installation apprentice to fully qualified engineer, working initially in the Electrical industry and eventually migrating extensive skill set into the Life Safety System sector. Within a few years developing into an estimating role, and further expanding my knowledge and experience which has now been for the predominant part of my career into design and consultancy.
Out of work I am a very keen aviator when time and other family commitments permit, having held a Private Pilots Licence for nearly 30 years accumulating nearly 600 flying hours in that time.
Joe Williams
Design Engineer
I have worked in the fire alarm industry for the last few years, starting as a CAD Engineer before moving across to Design whilst working on a wide and interesting range of projects. In my spare time I enjoy playing and watching sports, walking and singing in a local choir. My wife and daughter also keep me entertained!
Mike Echakowitz
Project Controller
I have been engaged in the Finance & Operations Management for over 30 years, most of those in the Fire Industry.
I am passionate about what I do, enjoying the challenges and rewards that working with innovative teams brings.
DIY, spending time with my family and golf are my key interests outside of work.
Mike Bryne
Design Engineer
I have spent almost ten years within the Construction Industry as an Engineer, working various roles through to Design Engineering, designing various systems not specific to Fire, for half of that time. I developed the want to tailor my skills to a specific industry (fire), following being so interested in the number of forms of detection for various risks.
I have a strong passion for cars and find myself cleaning or tinkering my campervan in my spare time, if I’m not walking my dog!
Janet McColville
Document Control Manager
I have more than 25 years’ experience in the UK Nuclear Industry and a proven track record of creating effective, efficient and well-managed hard copy and electronic document and records repositories to meet the obligations of Nuclear Site Licence conditions and information security requirements. I am also experienced in Training, Competency Management and Contract and Finance Management. I enjoy time with my family, and love to travel; in particular taking cruises in hotter and sunnier climates!
Muhammad Idris
Engineering Design Lead
I have spent over a decade in the fire and security industry, mainly in design. I have a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. I am a certified Project Management Professional from PMI and an FIA Advanced Designer.
Outside my work, I spend my time with family and keep my two lovely boys engaged in sports.
Luke Baker
CAD Engineer
I have only been a CAD Engineer for a couple of years. I started out on a CAD Apprenticeship, and continued as an engineer once my course finished.
I‘m very much an indoors person, so I spend the majority of my time playing video games on my PC or watching TV. If I do end up outside, I’ll be hanging out with my dog.
Ben Confaloni
Design Engineer
I’ve been in the Fire and Security industry for over 20 years, starting out as an apprentice to my father.
Since then, I have progressed into other roles from Engineering, Management and Design.
I am passionate about my work and love to share what I’ve learnt and continue to learn new and interesting things within my role.
I have a keen interest in Rugby and MTB and enjoy traveling with my Wife and Son.
Ali Adnan
Senior Design Engineer
I have been in the fire and security industry for over 2 decades. Played almost all technical roles in different projects from estimation to handover with main focus on commissioning and detailed pre-construction design. My projects covers building like data center, commercial offices, shopping malls, high rises and listed buildings in different parts of world.
Dan Quirk
Design Engineer
BEng graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dundee and delighted new boy to the fire alarm industry. I am passionate about control systems design and intrigued by automation, since graduating I have expanded my skill set by learning various programming languages.
In my spare time I enjoy film, photography, playing my guitar, bouldering and exploring the great outdoors with friends!
Kieran Cumberland
Apprentice Design Engineer
Since I started College I knew I had an interest in Design work, from the first time using CAD software to the first time I went through a whole design process for my own project, I have loved it. I am currently an apprentice with DEF and looking to work up to a fully fledged design engineer. My favorite side of working with DEF is definitely the CAD work. I enjoy going to the gym, playing video games and motorbikes.
Bradley Cristofaro
Design Engineer
I am new to the fire alarm industry. After previous experience as an Electrical and Mechanical Draughtsman within the military. I was excited when I got the opportunity to join DEF as a Design Engineer because of the positive learning culture within the company. I enjoy working for DEF in the fire industry and hope to grow within the company into a more senior role, working on a variety of exciting projects. Outside of work I enjoy long distance running and going to watch live football matches.
Mehmet Cengizoglu
Design Engineer
I have been involved in the fire alarm industry for 4 years, in Istanbul I worked on big scale projects such as factories, data centres etc. During this period, I have developed myself in fire alarm design which became a passion to me. My hobbies are; board games, video games, archery, painting, sculpturing and outdoor sports.
Jo Merry
HR Consultant
I started out as a Site Secretary, but have been in HR for over 20 years. The Construction industry has afforded me the opportunity to visit some amazing and technically complex sites across the world, including nuclear fusion research facilities, power plants, and cancer research centres. I like to find innovative solutions for the delivery of HR and I’m a huge fan of technology. I devote all my spare time to my family and our two dogs, enjoy gardening and baking and spending hours building Lego models!
Ruman Mohammed
Senior Project Planner
20 years experience working in planning project controls specialising in experimental first of a kind projects. I have provided planning best practises for British Airways, Rolls-Royce and EDF which are still in use. I enjoy problem solving and meeting new people. Outside work, I’ve planned and built my own house. Hobbies include DIY, PC gaming and spending time with my family.
Ruth Martin
Quality and Compliance Officer
I am a time served apprentice, with over 30 years’ experience in Engineering, mainly quality and inspection, in the nuclear industry.
When I have free time, I enjoy baking, keeping fit (circuit training!) and gardening.
I also love to travel to new places, and spending time with the family.
Adam Bellwood
Engineering Design Lead
I have worked in the electrical and fire life safety industry for over 24 years. I have held various roles within the industry ranging from installation, service and maintenance, fault finding and technical support, design, and sales. I have worked in many sectors ranging from domestic, retail, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, environmental, energy, MoD across the UK, and Europe and now Nuclear. Outside of work I enjoy DIY and golf when the weather is good.
Anthony Fernandes
Design Engineer
I hold an university degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, I worked in Power System as an Electrical Design Engineer for many years. Presently I enjoy working for Nuclear Power Station as a Fire system design engineer. In my spare time I like going to gym, playing guitar, watching sports.
Paul Holland
Installation and Commissioning Manager
I’ve been working in the fire alarm industry for over 18 years and had various roles from Maintenance/Install, Design (FIA Advanced Designer),Commissioning (FIA advanced Commissioning) and Operations Manager/Project Manager. For the last five years I’ve been a Business manager for a national fire alarm company giving me vast experience of the fire alarm industry. During my career I’ve worked on Fire Alarm systems, Fire Extinguishers, Gas suppression, Emergency lighting, Nurse Call, Disabled Refuge and PA/VA systems.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and keeping active by playing various sports.
Marie Turley
Finance Administrator
I have 25 years’ experience in working in finance for the fire alarm industry. Outside of work I like to snuggle down with a good book and enjoy nice long walks with my son and dog.
Max Hall
Commercial Lead
I have worked in the fire and security industry for the last few years starting as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. I am passionate about commercial processes and contract management. Outside of work I especially enjoy playing tennis, watching live sport, and spending time with my partner and dog.
Dominic Drew
Lead CAD Engineer
After graduating from UWE studying aerospace engineering, I took some time out to coach Waterskiing & Wakeboarding. These are a big passion of mine and loved working to develop the skills of everyone that I helped. I then happened upon the fire & security industry as a local company were looking for CAD engineers. I have since developed further into more leadership positions at which point, I was approached to be Lead CAD Engineer. I have ridden motorbikes for years and keep myself fit and healthy by going to the gym regularly. When the weather is not so nice I’m in playing video games.
Megan Lockyer
CAD Engineer
I have been a CAD engineer for a few years now in the fire and security industry. I still have a lot to learn, and I am keen to develop my skills and expand my knowledge. Outside of work I enjoy going to the gym, walking my dog and the occasional hand embroidery.
Rachael Templar
HR Manager
I am a "football mum" and spend most of my free time at the side of football pitches supporting my sons and I run to keep fit.
Elissa Shaw
Design Engineer
I have worked in the Fire & Security industry over the last four years, originally starting out as a Sales & Design Administrator which then presented the opportunity to develop and progress into a Design Engineer. I particularly love to see the whole lifecycle of a project, from initial design stage through to install and completion. Outside of work I would describe myself as a social butterfly as I love spending time with my partner, family and friends. I’m a massive foodie, enjoy cooking, eating out at new places, popping to my local pub for a drink or two, and love going for walks with my English Bulldog. If I’m not out and about, you’ll find me at home with my head in a book!
Lewis Powell-Pepper
Design Engineer
I have been in the fire and security industry for 5 years. Starting as a design apprentice and working my way up to a design engineer, recently passing the FIA advanced design course. Outside of work I like to watch and play sports as well as spend time with my family.
Wilmer Yeung
Design Engineer
I have BEng (Hons) of Fire Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire. I have over 20 years experience in fire engineering in Hong Kong. In my spare time I like watching Premier League and playing mobile online games. I also enjoy time with my family.
Dino Fritz
Quality and Compliance Lead
I started my career as a Baggage Handler at Gatwick Airport and slowly made my way up to a Safety Compliance Officer role, which was 7 years ago. I have worked in multiple industries such as Retail, Construction, Aviation and Fire, all within the Safety, Environmental and Quality sectors. I’m passionate about cars and motorsport, been an F1 fan since I was 8 years old. I enjoy playing golf and travelling (especially for an F1 race).
Stuart Webster
Product Development Engineer
Been in the industry since 2005 started as an apprentice when completed worked in the projects departments up through to Commissioning Engineer in 2012.
Specialise in complex life safety systems. Worked in Airports, Commercial Banking, Data Centres, Hospitals, and Manufacturing sites.
Outside of work enjoy playing golf, Carp Fishing, and spending time with my family.
Thom Thulbourne
CAD Engineer
I have been working as a CAD Engineer since September 2021 and I have taken a real deep interest in learning more about the industry and I hope to really expand my knowledge with the help of everyone here! Outside of work I am an avid football and ice hockey fan, and I also dabble in playing both sports, as well as a bit of golf when it’s nice and warm.
Wu Shuixin
Senior Design Engineer
I am positive and optimistic, down-to-earth and hardworking, with a combination of knowledge and action, and a certain spirit of hardship and learning ability.
Tony Wells
Integration Engineer
I have been in the Fire alarm industry for over 25 years starting with the install, design and maintenance of gas suppression systems, to then moving onto the electrical side in the last 15 years. This included working in Europe and Libya carrying out systems on data centers to oil rigs for blue chip companies.
I enjoy football, golf, travel and time with family and friends.
Richard Martin
Design Engineer
I was a former commercial diver, retrained in electronic R&D circuit design CCTV & TV repairs.
Started my fire career at Trinity Exeter when they first started in early 1990s and then moved to EMS group as technical manager.
Have now been in the F&S industry almost 30 years.
My hobbies are property design and development
Konrad Rubery
Design Engineer
I have worked in the Electrical Industry for over 33 years, 13 of these specialising in Fire & Security as an Operations Manager. I progressed from ‘site based’ to ‘office based’ in 1996 becoming an estimator for 2 years before moving into Supervisory and Management roles. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, fishing, DIY and watching TV.
Chris Barlow
Design Engineer
I have worked in the design and engineering industry for over 20 years, predominately as a CAD Engineer and BIM Specialist on many large-scale global projects, eventually moving into life safety systems design at Heathrow and Gatwick Airport whilst achieving the FIA Advanced Designer Award. Outside of work I very much enjoy photography, kayaking, the gym, as well as partaking in any number of sports with my three boys.
Linda Duggins
Design Engineer
I have been in the fire alarm industry for over 30 years, starting out as an apprentice fire alarm engineer, eventually moving into commissioning, then design and project management whilst expanding into PA/VA, CCTV, security and access control.
I take great pleasure in solving problems and learning new things. When I am not at work, you’ll find me out walking my dog or doing DIY! I also love to knit and crochet.
Sajan Kundukulam
CAD Engineer
With over 25 years of experience in Design Engineering and CAD systems, I‘ve held diverse roles including Designer, Engineer, Lead Engineer, and Head of the Design Department. My expertise spans site surveys, design, training, and project documentation across CAD/CAM, Fire & Security, and Telecom sectors. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, I expanded my skills through post-graduation studies in Management and obtaining an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management (ILM). I possess a comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001-2015 QMS and HSE compliance. I’ve contributed to various nationwide projects in the Middle East and hold certifications in designing Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems. Beyond work, I enjoy sports, movies, cooking, and spending quality time with my family while staying fit through badminton.
Marco Pagano
CAD Engineer
I‘ve spent the last three years immersing myself in the Fire & Security Industry as a CAD Engineer. Crafting intricate designs and ensuring optimal system functionality are at the core of my professional endeavours. Outside the realm of CAD, football has been a constant companion since the tender age of six, serving as both a passion and a source of friendship. When I’m not on the pitch, I enjoy the simplicity of walking, the creativity of cooking, and listening to music.
Arnold Svedas
Product Support Engineer
MEng graduate of EEE from the University of Southampton and grew up next to a fire brigade. I am passionate about electromechanical devices! Love dancing, music, arts, traveling, exploring!
