I was born in Dundee and following time in sea cadets at school, enlisted as soon as I could following my exams.
Now just passing the 26-year mark, I can honestly say it has been the best decision I ever made, and I have not looked back !. I am currently the Senior Warrant Officer of the Cryptologic Technician Warfare specialisation, where I make key decisions and am the project lead for all changes to personnel, capability, and doctrine across the community. I have served in various RN platforms over the years, including HMS Cornwall, HMS Campbeltown, and HMS Lancaster; as well as having completed multiple Joint deployments to Cyprus and the Falkland Islands. Additionally, I have supported various Operations in the Mediterranean with NATO and spent many months in the Gulf regions during the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns.