“I worked alongside Jonathan on the Piccadilly Line Upgrade Programme with Transport for London, where he consistently demonstrated exceptional depth in Systems Engineering. As an Embedded Systems Engineer, Jonathan led the development of the train systems VVM and ensured rigorous requirements traceability and evidence-based compliance. Jonathan brings a proactive, energetic, and solutions-focused mindset to every challenge. His adaptability, drive, and “can-do” attitude make him not only a reliable contributor but also an approachable and collaborative colleague. He consistently delivers high-quality outcomes, even under pressure. Jonathan has excellent stakeholder engagement skills and applies Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking principles with clarity and precision, making him an asset to any complex programme. I highly recommend Jonathan for his systems approach, technical expertise, and consistent delivery.”
Jonathan Balakumar
Ilford, England, United Kingdom
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Experienced Senior Systems Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Defence…
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Last month, my time at PwC UK came to an end. The past three years have been a period of learning and excitement - surrounded by brilliant minds who…
Last month, my time at PwC UK came to an end. The past three years have been a period of learning and excitement - surrounded by brilliant minds who…
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𝐈 𝐆𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐎𝐁! 🎉 After a relentless search in what felt like an incredibly tough market, I'm absolutely thrilled to share that I've landed…
𝐈 𝐆𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐎𝐁! 🎉 After a relentless search in what felt like an incredibly tough market, I'm absolutely thrilled to share that I've landed…
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Delighted to see our Senior Systems Engineer Jennifer Barry making waves already - and she’s only just joined us here at SSTL! This morning Jenny…
Delighted to see our Senior Systems Engineer Jennifer Barry making waves already - and she’s only just joined us here at SSTL! This morning Jenny…
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