Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie has a diverse work experience in the telecom industry. Michael currently serves as the Chief Engineer at Lit Fibre, an infrastructure company focused on building a new FTTP network in small towns and communities in the UK. Prior to this role, Michael worked as a Chief Engineer and Head of Assurance at a self-employed capacity. Michael also served as a Network Assurance Manager at Hyperoptic Ltd., where they specialized in FTTH. Additionally, Michael gained experience as a Senior Network Assurance Manager at TalkTalk and as a UK Quality and Compliance Manager at KN Group. Michael started their career at Openreach as a Fibre Engineer and also worked as a Telecoms Supervisor at Cable & Splicing Services. Michael holds various qualifications in IT and telecoms.

Michael Rennie has a diverse education history as follows:

From 2020 to 2023, they attended Openreach and pursued a K8 Lead Assessor degree. However, no specific field of study is mentioned.

In 2021, they briefly attended Fujikura to study Ribbon splicing in the field of fibre optics.

Before 2020, they completed a degree in NRSWA Supervisor (S1) at CABWI, specializing in street works.

In 2019, Michael pursued various online courses at Asean Online Education AOE. Michael learned about ISO 9001:2015 Concepts, ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices, and obtained a Diploma in Quality Management. Additionally, they gained a Diploma in Project Management.

During the same year, they acquired skills in In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) at City & Guilds. Michael also gained an Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 certification at QSL.

In 2018, Michael took a course at EXFO and learned about FTTH Theory and Testing, OTDR/iOLM, and Loss Testing related to the fiber optic field.

Moving to 2017, they completed several health and safety courses with HSQE Ltd, including Asbestos Awareness, Fire Warden (Fire Marshal) Training, Working at Height, Manual Handling Awareness, and COSHH Awareness. Michael also obtained the Managing Safely certification from IOSH.

In 2016, they studied Fibre Optic Cabling and Splicing through City and Guilds.

Earlier in 2015, Michael attended KN Group and obtained a Lead Assessor - Civils certification related to Openreach. Michael also completed Unit 1, 2, 10-14 & 16 at NRSWA, specializing in street works.

In 2012 and 2013, they participated in an Advanced Adult Apprenticeship program with BT. The program focused on IT & Telecoms Professional field.

On a separate note, in July 2021, Michael obtained a certification in Exfo 101 OTDR Testing from EXFO.