Simon Lockhart

Principal Network Architect – FullFibre Limited

May 2024 – Present

• Define long-term strategy and high-level design for both the core MPLS backbone and access infrastructure.
• Develop and document network topology, addressing, routing policies, and fault domain separation.
• Contribute to procurement and vendor evaluation for core hardware, optical transport, and customer premises equipment.
• Engage closely with civils, build, operations, and NOC teams to ensure end-to-end delivery alignment.
• Provide design guidance for integration with BSS/OSS systems and service orchestration tools.

Non-Executive Director – London Internet Exchange (LINX)

May 2023 – Present

• Offer independent technical oversight of LINX’s strategic direction and infrastructure evolution.
• Review resilience, redundancy, and expansion proposals for peering platforms in the UK and internationally.
• Act as a bridge between technical community needs and commercial/regulatory constraints.

Co-owner & Architect – Bogons Ltd

Jul 2000 – Present

• Designed the entire network architecture from first principles: from civils and pole planning to core routing.
• Performed site surveys, ducting assessments, fibre blowing, and customer installs.
• Developed bespoke DHCP, IP assignment, and IPTV systems tailored to low-density, rural deployments.
• Integrated wireless point-to-point links and metro ethernet backhaul to deliver scalable, resilient coverage.
• Managed regulatory obligations (PIA, NRSWA), physical deployment risks, and health and safety protocols.

Network Architecture Consultant – Lockhart Network Consultancy Ltd

Jan 2020 – Present

• Designed IP/MPLS and Segment Routing architectures for Tier 2 ISPs and national broadband providers.
• Advised on multicast video delivery networks, regulatory challenges (e.g., PIA use), and peering strategy.
• Troubleshot complex live network issues including BGP policy mismatches, RSVP-TE failures, and MTU edge cases.
• Provided design validation for fibre rollout projects and supported integration of BSS systems.

Technical Director – Glide UK

Oct 2010 – Jan 2020

• Designed multi-service access networks combining Openreach FTTP, wireless backhaul, and Layer 2 Ethernet circuits.
• Delivered high-capacity multicast IPTV platforms, and managed end-user IP provisioning via RADIUS/DHCP integration.
• Oversaw OSS/BSS development and integration with Openreach APIs for automated service provisioning.
• Conducted fieldwork including site design, duct planning, cabinet installs, and active equipment deployment.
• Ensured compliance with NRSWA, PIA standards, and operational safety during nationwide rollouts.

Technical Director – Inuk Networks

• Architected and deployed IPTV delivery infrastructure for UK education sector and international clients.
• Developed carrier-grade multicast backbone and content delivery pipelines.

Technology Manager – BBC

• Played a key role in establishing the original BBC Online and core streaming architecture.
• Developed internal tooling and backend systems to support real-time broadcast operations.

Non-Executive Director – LINX

2004–2010

• Elected board member during a period of rapid growth and international expansion.
• Reviewed infrastructure scaling proposals and supported transparent governance practices.