Dion Cunningham

• Headhunted to serve as leadership advisor and mentor.
• Guidance and mentorship of senior team members into leadership roles.
• Develop and mentor Project Management team to build depth and capability of PM function.
• Drive Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement to boost team efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor marketplace trends and undertake technical evaluation of potential new products/solutions.
• Develop in-house technical solutions as required to fulfil business needs not adequately catered for by the market.

• Successfully developed and led the delivery of £210M+ TfL concession project delivering public cellular service, an Emergency Services Network, and a commercial fibre network across 136 Underground stations and 410km of tunnels in the London Underground network.
• Developed and mentored a large team of Project Managers and Project Engineers, fostering a collaborative and performance oriented culture.
• Optimised resource planning and scheduling for an external workforce of over 450 personnel, ensuring efficient utilisation and project progression.
• Led the development of 8 geographically separated data centres, with a mix or self-build and co-location venues.
• Drove Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement initiatives to boost project delivery efficiency.
• Participated in internal financial reviews to assess financial performance. Identified and led internal process changes which reduced internal expenditure by 10%.
• Instituted robust testing and commissioning processes, culminating in seamless transition of venues into operational revenue service.

• Championed product innovation and development initiatives for BAI Communications Canada office, adapting to offices unique size and capabilities to create several new product lines for wider global BAI Group.
• Directed development and launch of BAIs Connected Vehicle Platform, which was successfully adopted and deployed across multiple business units globally.
• Facilitated BAIs participation in Ciscos technical trials, resulting in BAIs platform being featured in Ciscos Connected Rail Validated Design literature.
• Executed successful technical proof-of-concept trials for high-capacity ubiquitous connectivity to trains and passengers in subway environments, demonstrating technical feasibility and operational excellence.
• Identified and evaluated cutting-edge product lines such as LiFi technology and 60GHz high-capacity links, positioning BAI for future technological advancements.

• Managed multiple projects in diverse areas such as DAS, Wi-Fi, fibre backhaul, data analytics, and IP networking, primarily through BAIs concession agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission for services in the Toronto subway network.
• Managed the deployment of wireless, wired and optical infrastructure at 75 stations and across 60km of tunnels in challenging physical and environmental conditions.
• Led technical design and secured transit authority approvals for DAS and IP networks across 10 new stations and 20km of underground tunnels, ensuring robust connectivity infrastructure.
• Managed deployment of new IP network services across 66 stations, contributing to a 70% increase in construction revenue for two consecutive years.
• Initiated successful technical response, contract negotiation, and project management for a $4M Wi-Fi network.

• Managed successful delivery of BSH data centre in New York. Achieved stringent time and quality requirements, enabling site to commence operations ahead of schedule.
• Directed and supervised multiple site contractors for structural, electrical, cooling, mechanical, standby power, and roofing projects, ensuring seamless execution of complex construction tasks and adherence to project timelines.
• Conducted thorough Quality Assurance audits, enforcing high standards and implementing rectification actions to maintain build quality.
• Initiated and managed design changes. Collaborated with stakeholders to improve project efficiency.
• Communicated regular progress updates to senior leadership.

• Led design, installation, and maintenance of antenna systems across 650+ broadcast sites in Australia, ensuring high performance communications infrastructure.
• Achieved an 80% reduction in unplanned outages at Shepparton HF facility through fault root cause analysis, strategic maintenance, planning and execution.
• Reduced active faults by 75% by developing a robust escalated fault response program, enhancing network stability and customer satisfaction.
• Guidance and mentorship to help guide junior team members into senior roles.

Executed RF Engineering team design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities of low to high power transmission systems. Supported engineering and maintenance contracts for Kordia across Australia and Asia-Pacific region. Expanded responsibilities to include specialist tasks for New Zealand business, such as providing EME awareness training to field staff.
● Led United Nations tender response and executed installation, commissioning, and training for a network of eight community-based radio stations in East Timor, navigating complex environmental and political conditions.
● Delivered RF EME awareness regulatory training to 60 broadcast RF workers from junior to management levels in New Zealand.
● Conducted an EME compliance audit and developed an Environmental Management Plan for Cambodias national broadcaster, RNK.
● Presented a technical workshop on practical aspects of DTV implementation at 2007 ABU Symposium in Malaysia.
● Established Kordia Australias EME measurement quality system and successfully guided through NATA accreditation and audit cycles.