Paul has been in the industry since the mid 80’s and a director here at D&T Electronics for over 30 years. As a director Paul likes to give the personalized experience when talking and designing a new project. Throughout the many years of working in the industry he has built up a large portfolio of clients and contractors alike. As he grew the small family business from a small shop on the Marylebone high street to what it is now Paul has always stuck to the motto of ‘success doesn’t find you. You have to go out and get it.’
Graduating from the University of Salford with a degree in statistics and economic history. Along with his degree Paul has gained many awards and accreditations throughout his professional career including being a director of Cedia, Director of the IVA (Indian Videogram Association) and a director of the BVA (British Videogram Association) to name but a few. Paul’s passion for discrete and efficient technology often finds him at design shows and exhibitions where a hands-on approach to testing new technology leads him to deliver a personalized system for each of his clients.
A strong work ethic and a strong team is the strong foundation D&T has been built upon. After work you can find Paul riding one of his many motorbikes or walking his beloved dog with the family.
I have been with the company for 10 years now, prior to that I worked at my father’s electrical & mechanical design company for 22 years. I started off as a draughtsman & when the computer age came along, moved into CAD which I learnt by doing a course at Excitec in Enfield. I am the one who will prepare & draw up all the Design drawings, which include Plans, Elevations & Cable Schematics.
In my spare time, I am a keen football fan & have a season ticket at Arsenal. I enjoy relaxing watching a good film & playing computer games. When I am not taking my dog for a walk, I enjoy being creative, from drawing to 3D graphics & animations.
I have been into computers from the early days, so when the chance came to change from working as a draughtsman on a drawing board, to using CAD, I embraced it & found the change a big step forward, I found that I enjoyed my work so much more. Other than AutoCAD, I have taught myself how to use some other useful programs for design & visualisation such as SketchUp, Podium & Lumion.
When it comes to CAD drawing, I am a bit of a perfectionist & try very hard to make my drawings detailed & stand out from the rest. My Father always said “You can never have enough detail on a drawing” & that has stuck with me for life.
Thomas specialises in Control 4 system installs, integration and maintenance but also deals with networking and CCTV. He is a certified Control 4 Automation Programmer and Associate Installer and provider of Wi-Fi to the masses, keeping you scrolling and swiping throughout the day. His background is in live sound and music production and he holds a BSc (Hons) in Creative Music Technology. He enjoys keeping active in his spare time through cycling and rock climbing and taking on new challenges. Thomas is motivated by his mission to consolidate all loose cables into neat looms and coils and providing smooth operating home entertainment and automation systems.
Abubaker is currently learning all the skills needed to be an AV technician. Having recently finished studying electrical installation level 3 (City and Guilds) at Harrow college he worked as a steward at Wembley stadium whilst he got his qualifications. Being a newcomer in this field he has not had the chance to earn himself any accolades and achievements. However, now that Abubaker has finally got a foot in the door he is eager to learn and achieve! In his downtime Bakar’s biggest hobby is reading, his favorite genre being fantasy, for the escape from what we believe to be reality. One of his biggest interests would have to be technology simply because it’s what will shape the future generation of people and will inevitably adapt the way people think and act. His main inspiration is his family and religion which always encourages him to be the best version of himself and to keep learning and improving. In his time at D&T Electronics Bakar wants to learn as much as possible whilst working here giving his 100% so that his work is at a standard that will make him proud, and ultimately the customer happy with the services they have received.
With over 20 years’ experience in designing, installing and managing home automation systems, Matt is D&T Electronics’ most experienced team member. He works closely with clients to design, install and manage their systems, ensuring that their home works in the way they need it to. He works with the most cutting-edge control systems on the market, including Crestron and Lutron, advising clients on the best platforms to meet their needs.
He has a degree in Audio Technology from the University of Salford, and a range of accreditations and certifications from industry bodies and solution providers. Matt hates to be bored, and the broad range of client requirements and the constantly evolving technology have ensured his enthusiasm over two decades at D&T Electronics.
He has a degree in Audio Technology from the University of Salford, and a range of accreditations and certifications from industry bodies and solution providers. Matt hates to be bored, and the broad range of client requirements and the constantly evolving technology have ensured his enthusiasm over two decades at D&T Electronics.
He is focused on building strong, effective relationships with clients, partners and team members, and believes communication is the key to this. Away from work, Matt can be found making improvements to his koi pond and trying (with limited success) to tame his two sons.
Erkul is our senior engineer, working for us for over 20 years he is an integral part of the team here at D&T Electronics. Erkul mainly takes service calls and installs equipment in clients houses where he takes great pride in his work and building a trusting relationship with all our clientele. Holding an audio and recording studio design engineering degree from Istanbul polytechnic, Erkul is always keen to expand his technical knowledge both on and off site. Believing strongly that being productive makes him feel good and maintains his physical and mental wellbeing Erkul has attended jobs of all sizes over the years with us. Cementing his belief that ‘Your only limitation is your imagination.’ In his spare time away from work Erkul is a keen collector of art deco objects and an avid photographer.
David Garrod has 7 years’ experience in the av industry with a Cedia certificate and an electrical industry background. Being a technical minded individual David has a vast knowledge and a passion in the av/tech industry. With an excellent eye for detail, David believes his passion and having great customer service is key when working with clients ensuring the delivery of the best opportunities D&T has to offer. David is always keen to learn and to improve his skills to be one of the best, master of his craft. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and learning new skills and spending time with the family. David said " When I started with D&T I felt welcome and part of the team, great guys to work with and I am looking forward to a great proactive future with the company.” As a valued member of the team David is regularly utilized on all manner of sites, liaising with clients and contractors broadening his technical knowledge and making a great addition to the D&T team.
Anna has spent a lot of her life accompanying Paul on sites, inevitably catching the construction industry bug. Having just graduated from her master’s in architecture Anna is currently working on one of our sites as an onsite CAD designer and manager. Working throughout her university holidays she has built up a strong background in the audio visual and home automation world, an unusual skill for a budding architect! Having been a part of many building projects all over the globe, ranging from South Africa to South Ken Anna has gained a diversity in knowledge and loves to adapt to any challenge put in front of her. In her spare time Anna is an avid gamer, loves going out to meet friends and is a huge foodie! Living by the mantra of ‘Inspiration exists it just has to find you working’ Anna is constantly expanding her technical knowledge.
Denis Lani is an AV Engineer & site manager for D&T. He installs and tests all the equipment and hardware for our projects and prepares the cable schedules on site. In addition to this he also does all the AV wiring. This is what links all our AV equipment after the electrician has given us power. Denis has been with the company for almost two years now. Prior to that, he was working abroad in an AV company in Greece for 5 years. Denis graduated from Korinthos, his hometown, school for IT. In his spare time, he enjoys working on computers, playing online video games or spending time with his family. Denis has OCD and believes that everything should be done the right and logical way meaning he would never deliver a project to a client that he would not deliver to himself. His work mantra is "If you like what you do you should do it the best way you can, and I like my job ALOT."
Selaountin has been with this company for just over one year. As an AV engineer he is responsible for installing and checking the cables that run to the required hardware, for example an amplifier or speaker. In his responsibilities the task of reading and cross referencing the drawings to the cable installed, making sure everything is in its correct place and neatly organised is top priority. Prior to that, Selaountin graduated as an electrician in Greece where he went onto work in Korinthos as an electrician for 10 years. In his free time Selaountin likes to travel and see new places. Believing that there are no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on your own thinking, constantly striving for perfection is a goal of his. Going above and beyond for all his clients, Selaoutin makes a great addition to the expanding team here at D&T.