Currently pursuing a PhD in Systems Engineering at Loughborough University (UK). The purpose of the research is to develop a new approach through which socio-technical aspects of Command and Control (C2) can be modelled in a way to support the development of Command and Control (C2) systems.
Actively involved in Systems Engineering research since 2008 and has a wealth of technical experience and expertise in roles which relate to Software and Systems Engineering. With over 11 years of industry experience across a number of different sectors acquiring depth and breadth of knowledge in Software and Systems Engineering. He has worked for Raytheon UK as a Systems Engineer covering the Systems Engineering Lifecycle to primarily support a major new Command and Control (C2) programme for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). Prior to that, he worked as a Professional Software and Database Engineer for the following UK based companies: Royal Society of Chemistry; Lloyds Banking Group; and Bidwells Property Consultants; reaching Consultant level at K3 Business Technology Group.
Before embarking on an IT career, he first obtained a Bachelor's degree BA (Hons) Business Administration from the University of Bedfordshire (UK) followed by a Master’s degree MSc Information Technology (Management Information Systems) from Cranfield University (UK). After several years in the IT field, he gained another Master’s degree MSc Software Engineering from St Cross College, University of Oxford (UK) sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.
He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Fellow of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers (FIAP). A Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) and an active member of INCOSE UK Midlands Local Group; acting as their Communications Manager to advance and promote the field of Systems Engineering, as well as a member of INCOSE UK Capability Working Group (CWG) and Architecture Working Group (AWG).
He is an editorial board member of the International Journal of Networks and Communications. A reviewer for the following three journals: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science; Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, Journal of Aerospace Engineering; and Information Technology Research Journal.
His research interests are in Software and Systems Engineering and Product-Service Systems (PSS).
Education
PhD Systems Engineering – 04/11 – 04/16 (current)
Loughborough University (UK)
Title: “Socio-technical Modelling to Support Development of Command and Control (C2) Systems”
MSc Software Engineering – Grade B+
St Cross College, University of Oxford (UK) - 09/03 – 02/07 (part-time)
Thesis: “The Application of Model Driven Architecture with Executable UML”
MSc Information Technology (Management Information Systems) – Grade B
Cranfield University (UK) - 10/97 – 10/98
Thesis: “The Design and Development of an Online Staff Publications Database Management System”
BA (Hons) Business Administration – Second Class, Upper Division 2:1
University of Bedfordshire (UK) - 09/94 – 06/97
Industry Career
Raytheon UK – Systems Engineer – 01/10 – 08/11
K3 Business Technology Group (UK) – IT Consultant – 05/08 – 09/08
Bidwells Property Consultants (UK) – Database Engineer – 05/07 – 05/08
Lloyds Banking Group (UK) – Database Engineer – 08/03 – 09/06
Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) – Database Engineer – 01/00 – 08/03
Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) – Software Engineer – 12/98 – 12/99
Teaching and Research
Cranfield University (UK) – Systems Engineering Researcher – 09/08 – 01/10
Brunel University (UK) – Software Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) – 09/06 – 05/07
Editorial Board Member
International Journal of Networks and Communications (http://journal.sapub.org/IJNC)
Responsibilities:
Provide input on editorial needs and review manuscripts, as requested;
Offer mutually respectful and constructive review of manuscripts to assist in providing the highest quality papers;
Submit at least two manuscripts to the Journal every one year;
Develop content and guidelines for the Journal website;
Develop criteria and guidelines for accepting manuscripts for publication consideration;
Solicit manuscripts from potential authors; and
Promote the Journal to potential authors, readers and indexers.
Reviewer
Reviewer for the following three international peer reviewed journals:
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, ISSN 0954/4062
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, ISSN 0954/4100
Information Technology Research Journal
Prizes and Awards
MSc Software Engineering Industry Sponsorship funded by Lloyds Banking Group (UK)
Chartered Status
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Professional Membership
Fellow of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers (FIAP)
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
Member of INCOSE UK Midlands Local Group (Communications Manager)
Member of INCOSE UK Capability Working Group (CWG)
Member of INCOSE UK Architecture Working Group (AWG)
Title
Socio-technical modelling to support development of command and control (C2) systems
Purpose
The purpose of the research will be to develop an appropriate socio-technical model of C2, in such a way that it can support the development of C2 software to achieve the greater flexibility and agility of such systems that is required in today’s uncertain military context. It should be noted that such contexts do not only include conflict, but also the highly complex environments associated with peacekeeping and disaster response, in which the military C2 and those of civilian organisations must interoperate effectively. The purpose of the research is not to develop a software system, per se, but to create the approach through which socio-technical matters can be incorporated into future C2 software design.
Questions
The key academic questions to be addressed in the research focus on the extent to which design of real-time software can incorporate socio-technical information in both design and execution. The research will also provide a fundamental understanding of the limitations that are imposed by software systems on decision making for NEC.
Scope
The scope of this research is within the military defence domain, i.e. in military command and control (C2) systems. Therefore, if any generalisations are made, they can only be applied within this (system) boundary. It is beyond the scope of this research to consider socio-technical modelling within civilian command and control (C2) systems.
Perspective
The research will be approached from a Systems Engineering perspective; it will be necessary to draw together threads from a number of disciplines, in order to develop a framework (or approach) for the inclusion of socio-technical matters in the design of C2 software.
Verification and Validation
Verification of the approach will be through constant and iterative scrutiny and examination of the research by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Validation of the approach will be carried out using a case study approach; the degree to which this will be generalizable will be determined through workshop based interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) drawn from the defence industry software teams. A key focus of the research will be to try and apply the new socio-technical C2 model (theory) into practice, which will not only provide transparency of the work to stakeholders, but also aid in the validation of the new C2 model.
Methodology
To begin with a review of current modelling approaches will be carried out, with particular emphasis on those that use socio-technical systems approaches. The needs in terms of C2 systems development will be captured using a formal systems engineering requirements process. As with most systems engineering research, the methodology will follow a mixed methods approach and for this particular research project the concurrent transformative strategy will be appropriate, in which the qualitative and quantitative methods are used concurrently, but in an embedded sense.
Application
The application and context of use for this research is within the development of military (not civilian) command and control (C2) systems.
Contribution
The biggest and most significant contribution of this research would be the creation of a new socio-technical C2 model to support the development of a complex military command and control C2 system; verified and validated by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in both academia and industry. This research will produce a significant and substantial contribution to the knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering, in particular, socio-technical modelling in complex military command and control (C2) systems.
View all Mr Tetlay’s publications in the central publications database
Selected Publications
Journal Publications
Tetlay, A. (2011), “Capability Readiness for Product-Service Systems”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Proc. IMechE Vol. 225, p. 1-7, April 19th 2011
Conference Papers
Tetlay, A. (2011), Need for a Framework for the Assessment, Evaluation and Measurement of System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness, 5th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, April 4th – 7th 2011, Marriott Chateau Champlain Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tetlay, A. (2010), Product-Service Systems Perspective for Framework Development for Assessing and Measuring System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness using Architecture Frameworks, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2010), Durham University (UK), 14th to 16th September 2010
Tetlay, A. (2010), Through Life Capability Management Perspective for Framework Development for Assessing and Measuring System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness using Architecture Frameworks, 5th IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE 2010), June 22nd – 24th 2010, Loughborough University (UK)
Tetlay, A. (2010), Conceptual Framework for Assessing and Measuring System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) 7th European Systems Engineering Conference (EuSEC 2010), May 23rd – 26th 2010, Stockholm, Sweden
Tetlay, A. and John, P. (2010), Clarifying the Concepts of System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness through Case Studies, 8th Annual Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER 2010), March 17th – 19th 2010, Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Tetlay, A. and John, P. (2009), Capability Readiness for Product-Service Systems, 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR09), September 8th – 10th 2009, Warwick University (UK)
Tetlay, A. and John, P. (2009), Determining the Lines of System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness in the System Development Lifecycle, 7th Annual Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER09), April 20th – 23rd 2009, Loughborough University (UK), ISBN: 978-0-9562440-0-0
