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David Cummins

Executive Director

About

  • Name: David Cummins
  • Email: dave-cummins@hotmail.co.uk
  • Phone: (07341) - 129311
  • Date of birth: 3 May, 1981
  • Address: 3 Beech Leys, Buckinghamshire MK18 2RP.
  • Nationality: United Kingdom

Professional Profile

After making an easy transition from a successful military career to a more civilian one, I am now a company executive striving for motivation, progression and versatility in my field of technology, research and development. I am enjoying the opportunity of working in a fast-paced and critical sector with an unparalleled seat at the forefront of innovation in the tech space.

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Skills

Just My Awesome Skills

With a passion and the skills for working both alone and in a team, I pay close attention to detail as a leader. I want to give my staff a platform to reach their full potential at all times, and I facilitate this by constantly honing my own leadership and management skills. As the leader of The Virtulab, a tech innovations company, my skills also encompass business development and project & program management and delivery. I also bring my aircraft and UAV skills to the table for our drone mapping and aerial survey services.

Strategic Planning

Expert, 4 years

Business Development

Advanced, 5 years

Operations &Logistics

Expert, 8 years

Innovation &Technology

Expert, 8 years

Expert Knowledge

With a military, aircraft and UAV background, my experts skills lie team building and leadership, aerospace, drones, technology and risk management. Since my work with The Virtulab and CG Tech, my skill set has grown to include a suite of business and B2B communication skills as well.

  • Air Vehicle Management
  • Team Development
  • Team Building
  • Defence Strategy
  • Military Operations
  • Aerospace
  • Security Clearance
  • Problem Management |
  • Risk Management
  • Research & Development
  • Information Technology
  • Strategic Management

Language Skills

My first language is English, but I am also proficient in two additional languages, French and German, which allows me to communicate well with people and businesses all over the world.

English Experienced
French Advanced
German Basic

Experience

20+ Years Experience!

Starting out as an RAF pilot in the military, I have gone on to work in the UAV space where we were required to innovate all the time. From my experience through both, I was able to lead The Virtulab to the launch of their first flagship product during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Virtulab - A part of CG Tech Group

Executive Director

Mar 2015 - Present
My focus is on ensuring our services are delivered to clients successfully and online. I also cogitate and drive tech innovations to transform processes and enhance outcomes. This includes the launch of products, creating market strategies and co-ordinating future investments.
UMS Group, Switzerland

Head of Flight Operations (Director)

Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

A company merger and expansion allowed me the opportunity to really develop my leadership and management skills. As a head of department, I oversaw everything from the delivery of aircraft operations services to clients to maximizing staff potential and goal-setting for the future of the company.

Royal Air Force

Led with RAF Pilot, Tactics & Weapons

Oct 1999 - Apr 2012

When the tragedy of 9/11 occurred shortly after I joined the Royal Air Force, it shaped my 13-year military career. My duties included overload operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq and, later, I worked on the new Remote Pilot systems in the United States.

Unmanned Expert

Approving Flight Requests

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After 13 years with the RAF, I moved into a civilian role in drone consultancy. My duties varied greatly from project and line management, all the way to approving flight requests. I was also responsible for keeping the civilian sector in the loop when it came to the military applications of air (UAS), land (UGV) and marine (USV/AUV) unmanned vehicles.

Education

Just My Education

David followed a vocational path joining the RAF straight from school to pursue a first career as a pilot, however education and training have always been important.

University of Staffordshire

MSc Airspace Operations and Tactics (Ongoing)

2021 - 2023

As a continuation of the QWI ISR qualification, the MSc in airspace operations and tactics is ongoing.

Quanta Training

PRINCE2 Combined Foundation and Practitioner

2013

As part of the transition from a successful military career to a civil role. An experience in project management outside of the military was key, PRINCE2 provided the principles and a backbone for which to rely on while experiencing and studying other Project management styles.

Air Warfare Centre

Qualified Weapons Instructor - (ISR)

2009 - 2010

Completed the inaugural and sought after QWI ISR course which was developed in 2009 to focus on the capabilities and technology in both fighting and defending an enemy while focussing on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance..

City and Guilds

Leadership and Management

2010 - 2011

As part of expanding and improving both management and leadership skills this course was both remote and on location over a 1 year period.

Joint Services Command Staff College

Individual Staff Studies Course

2007 - 2008

As part of the Royal Air Force officer career path it is mandated to attend the ISS course to advance management, writing & reporting skills as well as understanding the management process in advanced and senior officer roles.

Royal Air Force Pilot Training

Qualified RAF Pilot

2000-2002

Completed 2 years of pilot training to be awarded the coveted “RAF wings”, flying a variety of aircraft during the period , Grob Tutor, Tucano, Jetstream.

Royal Air Force Officer Training

Initial Officer Training

1999 - 2000

Completed Initial Officer training at prestigious Royal Air Force Cranwell. As one of only a handful of School leavers to be allowed to enter training as an officer rather than going through the route of university

Keil School

Standard Grades and A-Levels

1993 - 1999

Attended and boarded at the now closed Keil School on the edge of the River Clyde. Completed 7 x Standard Grades at C and above and 5 A-Levels at C and above.

A big believer that education has to be broader than just class work, was head of year, Rugby Captain, Cricket Captain, and participated in School Debate, drama and anything else to stay busy and active.

Portfolio

Our portfolio features a variety of projects and services

Contact

Let's Keep In Touch

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David Cummins
3 Beech Leys, Buckinghamshire,
MK18 2RP, United Kingdom
Phone
734-112-9311
Email
dave-cummins @ hotmail.co.uk

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