ABOUT US
Xentech Solutions Limited is an independent electronic product development consultancy specialising in the design and development of high-speed embedded systems. Our services include turnkey product development, technical consultancy and project support at any stage of the NPI process.
Xentech Solutions prides itself at being flexible and can do as much or as little as is required, from an initial concept study, through the detailed design, product testing, and management of regulatory approvals and on to the introduction into volume manufacturing.
With a team that has substantial experience gained through working with global product development companies over the past twenty years, Xentech Solutions can solve your product development needs with professionalism and efficiency.
Founded in 2007, Xentech Solutions is built around a core team with many years collective experience in the Telecoms and Datacoms industry, developing complex electronic products for major multi-national Telecoms Equipment Manufacturers. Having worked for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Design/Manufacturers (ODM) the founders have a unique insight into the relationships, issues and solutions required to build a successful partnership between the OEM and the Manufacturer.
Meet the Management Team
Kevin O’Brien, Managing Director
Kevin has over 35 years of networking and data communications industry experience, working for multinational Tier 1 OEM and ODM companies. Prior to forming Xentech Solutions, Kevin was Managing Director at Accton Technology Limited, the UK design arm of a Taiwanese Ethernet equipment manufacturer and before that, he spent 13 years at 3Com Europe, where he held several senior Engineering and Operational Management Roles. Kevin holds a B.Sc.(Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Brunel University.
Dr Clive Stubbings, Technical Director
Clive has over 40 years’ experience in Systems, Software, Research and Management roles across a number of high technology sectors including data communications and multimedia. An engineer at heart, Clive brings complex system, software architecture and design, Linux and Networking Protocols skills to the team. Prior to joining Xentech, Clive was Technical Director of the Accton Technology UK development centre. Before that he held senior roles at 3Com and Tandberg Television/News Digital Systems. Clive holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Engineering from Aberdeen University and a Ph.D in Electronic Engineering working with Robotic Systems from the University of Hull.
Chris Perkins, Operations Director
Chris has over 35 years of networking and data communications experience, working for multinational Tier 1 OEM and ODM companies. Prior to forming Xentech Solutions, Chris was a Senior Project Manager at Accton Technology, and before that, spent 8 years at 3Com Europe, where he held Senior Project Manager, Engineering Manager, and Hardware Engineering roles. Chris has previously held Hardware Engineering roles at Hunting Engineering, Fujitsu Telecommunications and Marconi Defence Systems. Chris holds a B.Eng.(Hons) in Electronic Engineering from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).