Peter Houlis, Managing DirectorDuring Peter's 30 year career within the security industry he has gained considerable knowledge and understanding of the security industry and the practices and ethics necessary for the successful running of a respected company. He has a wide range of key skills including communication and negotiation, leadership and resource management. He started his career in 1974 as a Trainee Engineer with Security Alarms (Northern Ltd) where he gained a good grounding in the types of equipment used in the security industry. From there he moved up the career ladder until 1982 when he set up Intruder Alarms (Northern) Ltd as the partner responsible for all engineering aspects including training the other partner in alarm installation and surveys.
In 1992, Peter formed 2020 Vision Systems Ltd, as a result of knowledge gained and experience in emerging security technologies. The company was formed to service the needs of a rapidly growing CCTV and access control markets, providing a professional service and the custom design, installation and after-sales care of a range of CCTV, access and integrated systems. He led the company to industry approval with the Security systems and Alarms Inspection Board and ISO 9001 Quality Management Accreditation. Through Peter's personal dedication and commitment, 2020 Vision Systems has achieved a high standard of recognition and the patronage of many respected organisations including local government bodies, police and various blue chip companies.Peter is a member of the following committees:
- Board member of the 'Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board; SSAIB
- Member of the British Standards Institute (BSI) Technical Committee who are responsible for creating European Standards for CCTV
- Member of the Institute of Directors He has also advised on National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for CCTV Installation and Maintenance.
Peter Jones, Technical DirectorPeter has spent the last 17 years in the intruder alarm and CCTV/access control sector, starting his career in 1986 as an apprentice. His apprenticeship in the security industry ensured that the depth of knowledge he gained was both in-depth and relevant. He is an expert in his field and as 2020 Vision Systems is the only 'gold' approved installer in the UK for Maxpro equipment, he is occasionally asked by Maxpro to give advice about the more complex installations.
With extensive knowledge of the CCTV and access control industry, he has also been asked by Northumbria Police to attend Crown Court to act as an expert witness in a trial concerning CCTV security issues. Peter's extensive project management experience has included installations and the integration of security systems in a wide range of applications including:
- for the Universities of Birmingham, Newcastle, Northumbria and City of Sunderland
complex city centre surveillance at Leeds, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Durham, Burrow in Furness and Gateshead - Concierge systems for Holbeck Towers Leeds, Sunderland Housing Group and South Tyneside Housing Estates - our recently designed concierge system is now being marketed worldwide.
- Railway station applications at Berwick upon Tweed and Sunderland and a recently developed and fully integrates protection and Global Positioning system for monitoring the security, integrity and location of rolling stock for Egypt Rail - a system which is also gaining interest from a number of Baltic States
- specialist systems for Special Branch in the North East area command
He has achieved a number of qualifications including: - City & Guilds 185 (Security Systems)
- City & Guilds 1862
- NVQ Level 3
- CDM Regulations (Construction, Design and Management)
- Maxpro
- Level 4
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Dawn McIntyre, General Manager
Dawn has a wealth of experience of national-level managerial roles within the security, safety and risk management sectors, and is adept at implementing maximum efficiency within HR, financial and operational functions.
She takes pride in ensuring that 2020 Vision's clients receive the best service possible from the first contact to successful project completion and beyond, so that our customers always know that they are in good hands.
Dawn is heavily involved with several North East-based business networks and also assists local educational bodies with the teaching of best business practice, as well as being active in several local charities.
She has worked with UKTI, One North East and Tedco Enterprise to assist in forging export links with China.
Dawn is a key player in 2020's plans to build on their beacon status as a premier UK provider of the best holistic security systems.
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Neil Titterington, Sales Manager
Neil's 15-year security sales career has provided him with expert information on security devices such as CCTV, door access systems, intruder/ fire alarms, and a number of integrated systems solutions. His experience within the security industry makes him an expert advisor on aspects such as the design and sale of surveillance devices. Neil has extensive knowledge of CCTV and access control capabilities that 2020 currently implements. He also demonstrates a sound awareness of the legislation affecting CCTV and access control equipment in relation to the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Disability Discrimination Act. As Sales Manager, Neil's main duty is to work with clients and customers to advise them on the most practical and suitable solution to their security needs. He also provides clients with detailed reports including the specification of equipment, and co-ordinates engineering deadlines that will deliver the customer's requirements on time to the highest standard. Neil fully understands the requirements expected of him by 2020 Vision Systems Ltd, including health and safety at work, compliance with the company's quality and performance procedures, and maintaining up to date knowledge of new products and technology for the engineering staff.
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Graeme Lloyd, Engineering Manager
Graeme's background is from the Intruder, CCTV and Access control industry and he has served five years in the Royal Navy trained to work to exact standards within tight deadlines.
He has considerable experience in security within several sectors. These include commercial, residential, and mixed-use high-rise structures, stadiums and event locations, research and health care facilities, government offices, airports, educational and university campuses, corporate headquarters, financial centres, museums and galleries, five-star resorts, and casinos.
Graeme's immense experience encompasses the whole process of security system provision. This involves site surveys, preparation of quotations and detailed specifications of tenders from initial design to installation, equipment sourcing, procurement of materials, supervision of sub-contractors, commissioning and hand over to the client. His experience also extends to the compilation of health and safety documentation for clients and principal contractors, to include risk assessments and method statements.
His qualifications include:
- City & Guilds 3466-02 Multi mode fibre optics
- City & Guilds 3466-03 Single mode fibre optics
- City & Guilds 3466-04 Data Communications
- Cable communications system installation Credit Achievement
- Principle & Practical digital cable Credit Achievement
