Personnel
Peter Houlis, Managing Director
During 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:
Peter Jones, Technical Director
Peter 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:
He has achieved a number of qualifications including:
Peter Hargate, General Manager
Peter Hargate has a wealth of experience and substantial knowledge of management gathered through various high-profile positions over the last 35 years. Before embarking on a career within the security industry, Peter held senior managerial posts within four clothing manufacture and warehousing companies across the north east of England.
His career path has provided him with excellent communication and management skills and an analytical approach to problem solving. He has designed planning strategies, procedures and systems and is an effective team-leader and team-worker. Peter holds a wide range of managerial qualifications including:
He joined 2020 Vision Systems as General Manager in January 2002 and since then has had total responsibility for the day to day running of the company, including installations and maintenance contracts. During his time at 2020 Vision Systems to date, he has completed the final year of his BA(Hons) in Business Management. For his dissertation, he researched and wrote a case study at 2020 Vision Systems using M E Porter's Value Chain Model. The overall effect of this was that the business margin was increased by 1.5%. Using his wide-ranging management expertise, he has also prepared the engineers for training to NVQ Level 3 in CCTV Systems. Peter is IT literate and has key skills in leadership, problem solving and troubleshooting, resources management, budgetary control and supply chain and critical path management.
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.
Rachid Zemouri, Engineering Manager
Rachid Zemouri has over thirteen years of security experience and has worked extensively with many governmental agencies including Local Authorities, the Territorial Army, Police Forces, the Prison Service and Health Authorities.
Rachid attended the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and has a Ph.D. in Digital Signal Processing. His awards include Best CCTV Installer of the Year.
His positions have included, amongst others: security systems design engineer, project manager, security consultant, chief engineer, system design and estimating manager, engineering manager and field operation manager.
He has had responsibility for national level programs with multiple locations employing a wide variety of regulatory agencies. These programs have involved systems development and integration in all aspects of Physical Security, including Digital CCTV, Access Control, Biometrics, Fire, and electronic detection devices.
Rachid has considerable experience in security design 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.
Rachid's immense expertise 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, distribution of the O & M manuals, CAD drawings and customer training. Rachid's experience also extends to the compilation of health and safety documentation for clients and principal contractors, to include risk assessments and method statements.
The projects Rachid has designed or worked on include:
- Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- South Lakeland Borough Council, Kendal
- Carlisle City Council, Carlisle
- Cumbria Constabulary, Penrith
- Northumbria Constabulary, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Territorial Army (MOD), North East of England
- Copeland Borough Council, Whitehaven
- Sedgefield Borough Council, Sedgefield
- Scottish Prisons, Polmont and Aberdeen
- Port of Tyne Authority, South Shields
- Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority, Hartlepool
- Nexus Public Transport Services, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- West Wetlowburn Housing Association, Glasgow
Dave Allen, Manager Huddersfield Branch
Dave has worked in the surveillance industry for 25 years on national security brands such as ADT. Working from 2020's West Yorkshire office, he is responsible for sales activities along th M62 corridor.
He advises and guides clients through detailed designs of integrated security systems, as well coordinating new business projects and initiatives.
His in-depth knowledge of the region and his passion for the issues surrounding the security industry make his contribution invaluable.