Samuel Furneaux
About Samuel Furneaux
Samuel Furneaux is a Graduate Spectrum Engineer at Ofcom, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in developing satellite coexistence tools and conducting studies on the environmental impacts of mobile telecom networks.
Work at Ofcom
Samuel Furneaux has been employed at Ofcom as a Graduate Spectrum Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including developing satellite coexistence tools using MATLAB to support international spectrum policy decisions. He has collaborated with the Spectrum Engineering team to conduct coexistence studies between terrestrial and satellite deployments in the same frequency band. Additionally, he has prepared and presented documents addressing the environmental impacts of mobile telecom networks and consumer electronics.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Furneaux studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2015 to 2019. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Ofcom. His expertise includes the use of MATLAB for satellite coexistence tools, as well as Python and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
Background
Samuel Furneaux has developed a methodology to resample high-resolution map data, working closely with the licensing team to create a usable product. He has also gained practical experience in collecting field measurements to support technical work. His role involves assisting the ICT team in debugging new broadband and mobile coverage checkers, showcasing his technical skills in real-world applications.
Achievements
In his role at Ofcom, Samuel Furneaux has managed a workstream focused on exploring the performance of active antenna systems, which includes scoping, technical analysis, and stakeholder engagement. He has coordinated monthly graduate presentations to facilitate knowledge sharing among peers. Additionally, he has represented Ofcom through the school outreach programme, contributing to community engagement and education initiatives.