Collisions with Cobots
Whilst the argument for utilising robots in terms of ‘a labourer that never sleeps’ and ‘improvement in quality through consistent output’ is well established, they also lack the dexterity and adaptability of a human worker.
The Biggest Threat? The Insider Threat
The article delves into the escalating threat of insider breaches, wherein individuals with legitimate access to a company’s resources intentionally or inadvertently cause harm.
John Holland
An Intel scholar, John graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin, Ireland in 2000. As part of his degree he developed an automatic moisture sensor for use in the peat industry for which he was awarded the Hewlett Packard national award for innovation in engineering. After a brief period with Schlumberger Oilfield Services in Peru, John returned to Ireland to take up a position with Teradyne Connection Systems, before joining Timoney Technology as a mechanical design engineer, where he specialised in the design and development of Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems for specialty off road vehicles. In this role he also gained considerable experience with computer aided engineering techniques such as Finite Element Analysis and Vehicle Multi-body Dynamic Analysis. John was appointed engineering manager with Timoney Technology and took over full technical responsibility for all engineering projects and products. Projects of note include the DARPA Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle, the USMC Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Vehicle and the Timoney ADT Independent Suspension Axle System manufactured under licence by Terex Equipment Ltd. John was also involved with the Ginaf Rally Power and DeRooy race teams for the 2007 Dakar Rally and has numerous automotive suspension patents filed […]
Digital Series – Insider Threat: Investigating Intellectual Property (IP) Theft
This webinar provides an overview of the exfiltration techniques used by infiltrators, key sources of evidence available, and investigation methodologies used.
Digital Series – Hidden In Plain Sight: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
An explanation of the data stored by CCTV systems, how the data can be extracted, and what analysis techniques are available.
Digital Series – An Introduction to Hawkins’ Digital Forensics Services
This webinar gives examples of devices and data types that Hawkins regularly examine, as well as some fascinating case studies.
Metadata Matters: How Metadata Can Help Your Investigation
A deep dive into what metadata is, where it exists, and how it can be used as evidence during an investigation.
Glasgow series – The use of drones to inspect fire-damaged buildings
The use of drones in fire inspections: Overcoming the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive visual reports
Reigate Series – Better Ways to Visualise The Scene: 3D Data Capturing & Modelling
Webinar: photogrammetric modelling service for exhibits and scenes including point cloud presentations and using VR headsets.
Robert Taylor
Robert is a Senior Associate based in our Birmingham office who specialises in the forensic investigation of road traffic collisions, vehicle and mechanical failures, and personal injury claims involving vehicle and workshop related incidents. Robert has completed a wide range of investigations and has prepared numerous CPR compliant reports. He is experienced in completing vehicle examinations, collision scene surveys, analysis of CCTV and ‘dashcam’ recordings, download and analysis of Event Data Recorder (EDR) data, and analysis of the damage sustained to vehicles and how that affects roadworthiness. Before joining Hawkins in 2020, Robert held the position of Principal Engineer at Millbrook Proving Ground, having worked there for nearly nine years. He was the Subject Matter Expert for active safety, having worked extensively in the testing, development, and certification of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Support Systems (LSS). Robert worked on a wide range of vehicles, ranging from hyper-cars and passenger cars to buses, lorries, and military vehicles. He gained extensive knowledge of vehicular systems and dynamic characteristics, having also held an advanced driving permit allowing him to drive vehicles beyond the limit of grip. Robert graduated from the University of Warwick in […]