Meet Carlton Shakespeare, Systems Test Engineer
Carlton joined the Baldwin Boxall team 21 months ago and plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of our voice alarm and public address systems.
A typical day looks like this…
“No two days are the same! I thoroughly test completed voice alarm (VA) and public address (PA) racks and Eclipse5 voice alarms which have been built and wired by the systems build team, to ensure full functionality. Every day is different as each system is configured to the customers’ requirements. Once we are satisfied that these life safety systems are entirely sound, they are then dispatched to customers/sites.”
Hobbies & Interests
I’m into music production, keeping up with music technology and electronic musical instruments. I also enjoy watching sci-fi and Marvel movies, cooking, baking and I’m looking to start photography.
Interesting Facts
I used to have my own record shop, recording studio and electronic servicing workshop and also managed a radio station.
What was your first job?
“My first full-time job was working in quality control in a telecommunications company.”
What one thing would you change about the industry you work in?
“Nothing really.”
If you weren’t doing what you are doing now, what would you be doing?
I would be working back in the music industry in a creative role.
Film or Box set – what are you watching now?
When I have around 3 hours to spare, I would like to watch Dune 2!
Where would you like to time travel to?
The seventies so I can buy all the vinyl records that I can add to my collection!
What can’t you live without?
My air fryer and iPad.
What building would you like to be locked in overnight?
Tower of London or Real World Music studio.
What would you do if you were Prime Minister for the day?
Get rid of ULEZ!
What is the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
“Do or do not! There is no try!” – Yoda
What is the best advice you would give?
Live now, don’t stay in the past as you can’t change it and the future is yours to write.
Who is your biggest inspiration?
My mum!
