Colin Dick
About Colin Dick
Colin Dick is a Voice Technical Project Manager at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in telecommunications, project management, and technical documentation, supported by a strong educational background in engineering and vendor-specific training.
Work at Liberty Global
Colin Dick has served as a Voice Technical Project Manager at Liberty Global since 2018. In this role, he is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and has accumulated six years of experience. His responsibilities include overseeing the deployment of next-generation voice networks and managing project rollouts for new services and switch software upgrades. Dick has authored technical support and best practice documentation for voice network projects, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Colin Dick's educational background includes a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Napier University, where he studied from 1982 to 1987. He also completed his secondary education at Drummond High School in Edinburgh, achieving seven 'O' Levels and five Higher Grade Certificates between 1977 and 1982. Additionally, he has undergone extensive vendor-specific training in telecommunications, including Cisco and Nortel systems, spanning from 1994 to 2014.
Background in Telecommunications
Colin Dick began his career in telecommunications as an Engineering Apprentice and Technician 2A from 1982 to 1985. He then advanced to the role of Technical Officer, where he worked from 1985 to 1994. His background includes significant management experience in performance management, budget control, and vendor negotiations. He has also held Home Office Security Clearance, indicating his capability in handling sensitive information.
Project Management and Leadership
In his current role, Colin Dick has demonstrated leadership in project management, particularly as a project rollout prime for new services and switch software upgrades. His expertise extends to interconnect testing and commissioning, reflecting a strong technical foundation in telecommunications. His management experience encompasses performance management and budget control, ensuring successful project execution within Liberty Global and Virgin Media.