Christopher Peter Gray (AIPENZ, REA, NZCE)

As of April 2000

Date of Birth: 1 October 1958

Nationality: New Zealander

Marital Status: Married

Health: Good

Contact Phone:

(+64 4) 526 4207 (home)

(+64 21) 463 023 (Mobile)

Contact Fax: 

(+64 21) 696 722

Email:

peter.gray@asounds.co.nz

Contact Address:

P.O. Box 2711,
WELLINGTON,
New Zealand.

KEY EXPERIENCE

RF Spectrum Services:

- Operational and licensing Practice.
 

- Current understanding of Radio Technology
 

- Broadcasting Transmissions & Interference
 

- Government Policy Observation/Analysis

 

Electronic Design:

- Design & construction of audio equipment.
   

Electronic Testing:

- Laboratory Services
 

- Compliance evaluation & assessment.
   
   
   

Training and technical support documentation.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    • Acknowledged excellence in interpersonal & team skills
    • An ability to study & learn without formal instruction.
    • Demonstrated initiative and versatility
    • A keen interest in technical and market trends in communications
    • A forward thinker, with a capacity for analysis and prediction

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (COMMERCE), RADIO SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT

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                                            http:www.med.govt.nz/rsm

    Radio Spectrum Management Group

    Feb 90 – present

    POSITION: Technical Officer Broadcasting

    DETAIL AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION

      • SkyTower
      • PRISMS Testing & Evaluation
      • DTTV
      • General TO work in Broadcasting arena.

    New Zealand Radio Frequency Service (Standards Lab)

    January 1989 to. February 1990.

    POSITION: Technical Officer

      • Evaluation of test data- issue of certificates of compliance.
      • Database management and assistance in software development.

    January 1988 to January 1989

    POSITION: Technical Officer (Standards Lab Measurement Practices)

      • Maintenance of database for radio/laboratory equipment held by NZRFS.
      • Maintenance and calibration of measurement equipment.
      • Evaluation of test results for interfering equipment to CISPR standards.
      • Certification of appliances that meet the required standards for radio interference levels.

    Telecom NZ LTD, Wellington seconded to Department of Trade & Industry

    March 1987 to January 1988

    POSITION: Senior Radio Inspector

      • Caretaker role as mobile measurement officer involving sole charge position of mobile measurement laboratory service.
      • The use of laboratory and computer control equipment.
      • On site measurements of Broadcast Stations
      • confirmation: Mr Wedderspoon.

    NZPO Engineer in Chief's Office Wellington

    August 1986 to March 1987

    POSITION: Senior Radio Inspector

      • Data entry to National Frequency Register.
      • Training in programming and operation of computerised measurement systems.
      • Assistance with duties of mobile measurement, field measurements of radio transmissions and interfering signals.

    NZPO Regional Engineer's Office Wellington

    December 1985 to August 1986

    POSITION: Senior Radio Inspector

      • Oversight of staff, purchasing and requisitioning for branch requirements.
      • Maintenance of frequency assignment record system.

    January 1985 to December 1985

    POSITION: Senior Radio Inspector

      • Supervision and training of staff in licensing and inspection duties, and interference location principles and techniques
      • Local office organisation to permit day to day running. Administration of examinations and monthly statistics.
      • Liaison with radio - dealers / installers.

    January 1983 to January 1985

    POSITION: Radio Inspector

      • Survey of radio installation on vessels engaged in international travel.
      • Testing of electrical appliances for compliance with NZ requirements for EMI.
      • Suppression of appliances not meeting EMI requirements.
      • Liaison with manufacturers and importers on methods of suppression.

    January 1982 to January 1983

    POSITION: Acting Senior Radio Inspector

      • Sole charge of Radio Inspection duties in the Masterton Engineering District, including liaison with local service/installation firms. Planning and coverage testing for expansion of PO VHF land mobile service. Liaison with local engineering staff.
      • Presentation (lecture) on the effects of pending land mobile bandplan rearrangement to facilitate the introduction of FM broadcast services, to Radio Engineers.

    Supportable by Post Office/ Telecom records.

    April 1980 to January 1982

    POSITION: Radio Inspector

      • Detection and cure of interference to radio services.
      • Enforcement of Radio Regulations/Radio Interference Notices and related regulations.
      • Management of the Post Office land mobile radiotelephone system and associated radio services, in administrative, customer service and technical planning roles.
      • Administration of other radio services within the district.

    April 1978 to April 1980

    POSITION: Trainee Radio Inspector

      • Continued training.
      • Involvement in testing and suppression of electrical equipment for inclusion on the national list of Type Approved appliances.
      • Completion of 1st class PMG during this period.
      • Completion of RTC to stage 3 with one paper to complete.
      • Obtained Restricted Limited Electrical Registration.

    January 1976 to April 1978

    POSITION: Trainee Radio Inspector

      • Commence work for NZ Post Office Radio Inspection Branch, Masterton office. Study toward completion of 1st Class Radiotelegraph Operators Certificate

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    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
      • Technical Member of Institute of Professional Engineers
        (TM IPENZ)
      • Registered Engineering Associate
        (REA).

    INTERESTS:

    Family, Totara Park Softball Club, Group Projects, Motor cycles & motor cycle racing, Music & Live Theatre.

     

     

    REFEREES:

    Any previous manager or supervisor in Post Office Trade and Industry or the Ministry.

     

    Work:

    Andrew Mulcahy

    Trevor Cudby

    Jeff Wastney

    Wim Zwart

    Brian Rickerby

    Wayne Wedderspoon

    Private:

    Mr Peter Mitchel

    (Raindrop Pacific Ph 499 9020)

    Mr Steve Sabine

    Ministry of Foregin Affairs & Trade

    (Upper Hutt) Ph 04 5264 514.

     

     

    EDUCATION HISTORY

    Jan 74

    School Certificate:

    Math’s, Science, Physics

    Jan 75

    NZ School Cert

    Physics, Chemistry

    Nov 75

    Sixth Form Certificate -

    English, Chemistry, Maths, Physics

    Dec 75

    University Entrance:

    Physics, Chemistry

    Nov 78

    Second Class Radiotelegraph Operators Certificates

    		  

    Nov 79

    First Class Radiotelegraph Operators Certificate

    		  

    Nov 80

    Limited Electrical Registration

    		  

    Aug 84

    Radio & Electronic Serviceman's Certificate

    		  

    Nov 85

    Radio Technicians Certificate

    		  

    Dec 89

    NZ Certificate in Engineering (Telecommunications)

    		  

    Apr 90

    Registration as Engineering Associate

    		  

    Dec 97

    TM PIENZ