WaveReach is based at the Sci-Tech Daresbury science campus in the north of England. At this location there are extensive scientific and engineering resources to enable the development, test and pre-production of a wide range of technologies.
The WaveReach team has a combined scientific, technical and commercial expertise based on over 200 years of know-how in physics, electronics, security, communications, defence, aviation and many more.
In collaboration with specialists from universities, research centres, the defence and security market, our clients benefit from a knowledge base of highly qualified individuals each with proven expertise in their own field. Our current database includes over 6,400 professionals around the world.
Bryan Munro-Smith – Managing Director
Bryan has over 30 years’ experience in Communications Security (COMSEC) starting his career at GCHQ, Cheltenham. Prior to joining WaveReach Ltd., he held a number of senior business roles; including Director, Lumeta Corporation; Vice President – Europe for Ultra Electronics AEP; senior positions at Inmarsat, Lucent Technologies and AT&T. He is an active participant in the Information Systems Security Association, Trusted Computing Group and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.
Bryan has led a number of successful start-up companies in Europe such as AEP Networks Inc., Agile Networks Inc., and Systems & Networks Inc., taking them through from pre-IPO, to merger and/or acquisition. He holds Electronics and Communications (CEI) Engineering Diplomas and an MBA from Oxford Brookes University.
David Griffiths – Marketing Director
A qualified electrical and electronics design engineer with over 35 years’ experience in design, customer support, international sales, international corporate marketing and management. David was responsible for turning round the financials and increasing profitability for Cabletron Systems, Rockwell CMC and others and has been instrumental in nine start-up companies, seven of which were successful. David has extensive hands on experience and knowledge of security, international business development, and has been the Managing Director/Vice President in a number of successful UK, European and US companies.
Paul Williams – Applications Design Director
Paul is a qualified teacher with qualifications in mathematics and radio design, he has spent his career designing and developing leading-edge technology applications in the education and commercial arena. He has held management positions in both private and state funded organisations. Paul's expertise has been recognised by the UK Government for whom he helped deliver new projects and to support initiatives. He has worked independently and has been involved in a number of start-ups both in the UK and the USA. He has extensive knowledge of computer networking, application development and software coding.
Michael G. Crooks – Technical Director
An electrical engineer with over 40 years’ experience in information technology, Michael's extensive skills encompass almost all aspects including hardware development, support, implementations training, security, infrastructure and project management. He has held many technical and senior positions, including and not limited to, Sperry/Unisys, Decision Data/One, Documation/STC, Nanodata Computer Corp., Apple Computer and Compatible Data Systems. Specific experience includes: Research & Development Engineer (Analogue & Digital); International Technical Support, Computer Distributor Co-Founder & V.P., Technical Pre-Sales Systems Specialist, Infrastructure Design, Technical Writing, Technical Instructor, Project Management and Director of Information Technology.