Meet Our Team
A Team Of Experts
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At Quadra, you will always be surrounded by a highly driven, talented team and we encourage our employees to contribute their ideas, and personal development to help shape our success story – whether you are designing or developing, in customer support, sales, marketing or finance – we are always on the lookout for new talents in various departments.
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- Simon DobsonDirectorView Profile
- Steve DobsonDirectorView Profile
- Rob HargreavesTechnical DirectorView Profile
- Keith WatkinsTechnical DirectorView Profile
- Nicole AldersonMarketing ManagerView Profile
- Michelle HoldenAutodesk Sales ManagerView Profile
- Dan McGaugheyZuken Account ManagerView Profile
- Paul YoungZuken Account ManagerView Profile
- Claire BrandOffice ManagerView Profile
- Steve TaylorApplication EngineerView Profile
- Sarah SantangeliApplication EngineerView Profile
- Kieran WilliamsApplication EngineerView Profile

Simon Dobson

Steve Dobson
I have been thinking a lot about what I should tell you about me that will encourage you to select Quadra as a supplier of software, technical support or PCB design and manufacturing services.
At sixteen years of age I embarked on a traditional mechanical and production engineering apprenticeship, pretty soon after I came out of my time I left GEC and moved to TDS Circuits in late 1981. At the time TDS were one of the foremost PCB fabricators in the UK manufacturing some of the most advanced and complex PCBs.
I have spent the last forty plus years working in the PCB industry, I am passionate about PCB Design Fabrication and Assembly, at Quadra we strive for complete customer satisfaction, we believe in lasting, mutually beneficial business relationships.

Rob Hargreaves

Keith Watkins
I am the Technical Director for PCB design at Quadra. My main areas of expertise are impedance control, PI and SI analysis, DDR2,3,4 and PCI.
I am trained in advanced technologies, design for manufacture and high-density circuit boards. I have been involved in many industry projects over the years including, aerospace, defence and automotive.

I started my career as a Business Administration Apprentice and have worked my way up to Marketing Manager.
I cover all aspects of marketing which includes: website, events, design, social media and blogs.
My background in business administration means I always keep a close eye on ROI and CPA whilst being able to come up with a creative solution.
Personally, I have a flat-faced cat called Bleu, an unhealthy obsession with pasta and I’m partial to a glass of Pinot on the weekend.

Michelle Holden
I have over 20 years’ experience in customer account and people management both B2B & B2C. Yes, you did read that correctly I said 20 years…I know I’ve aged well. Over the years I have managed customer accounts for bulk fuel, fuel cards, telephone systems and all the bits that come with it. The majority of my career however, was spent in banking, working for the RBS group. I spent 6 of those years working for Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland, where I managed group projects and branches.
So, what brought me to Quadra I hear you ask? Well…
I moved back home to be closer to family and decided to embark on a degree in Law…it wasn’t for me however; I did pick up some useful skills.
Just over 5 years ago an opportunity opened up at Quadra and I was fortunate enough to be offered the position of account manager, looking after MFG and AEC customers. Then the challenge began, having little experience in either sector it was time to put the recently acquired academic skills to use and swat up. I must have done ok because I have built up a good customer base and built some fantastic relationships while helping customers improve workflows and increase revenue.
I have since received a promotion and now also look after the Autodesk sales team.
A little bit about me personally (as if you haven’t read enough) I have 2 children now both in their mid to late teens. I have 2 horses, 2 dogs and 2 cats. I think I have a thing for even numbers and animals. Oh, and I really like Gin.

Dan McGaughey
I am one of the newest members of the Quadra team. I look after the U.K alongside Paul and also our Scandinavian customers, I have almost 10 years’ experience in Business Development and Account Management roles following a career as a gunner in the Royal Air Force. In my very limited free time I play & watch football, entertain my young children and I love live music.

Paul Young
I joined the Quadra Sales Team in July 2021 and I am involved with all things PCB related including eCADSTAR, PCB Design Services, Board Manufacture and Assembly and Training. This includes Customer Account Management, Quotations, Demonstrations, Liaising with our PCB Design Team and Manufacturing Team as well as providing assistance for our eCADSTAR Essential and IPC CID / CID+ Training Courses.
I have 20+ years of experience in Sales and Administration, which enables me to have a good understanding of customer requirements along with a good knowledge of our Admin systems.
In my spare time, my interests include family, socialising and most sports.

Claire Brand
As Office Administrator, I am the Head of our team of 3. We work closely together within our friendly and busy office.
I’m a proud Mum of 2 grown-up boys and a keen Formula 1 fan.
Since joining the company in April 2021, I must admit I thoroughly enjoy coming to work!

Steve Taylor
I am an IT systems administrator across various sites, mainly looking after on-premise servers.
I’ve also studied genetics and quantum mechanics and have a keen interest in transport.

Sarah Santangeli
I joined the Quadra Team in 2020 and I am involved with all things eCADSTAR, including Technical Support, Training, Demonstrations, Tutorial Videos, Webinars and PCB Design.
I have 10+ years of experience in the Medical and Rail industries as a Mechatronics Engineer, this enables me to have a good understanding of all aspects of engineering from mechanical design to programming and PCB design.
In my spare time, I rescue and rehabilitate wildlife. So you might see some unusual visitors posted on our linked in account!

Kieran Williams
I started my career in research and development, upon returning to higher education to complete an MSc I worked as an associate lecturer in both electronics and mechatronics before joining Quadra in 2021 as an Applications Engineer / PCB Designer.
As an application engineer, I predominantly work within application support offering continued support to our customers and training in eCADSTAR, whilst working closely with sales to help inform new customers of the capabilities of the tool we use. I also undertake PCB design and reverse engineering work in both CADSTAR and eCADSTAR to serve the other half of my role.
Why Choose Quadra Solutions
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6,000+
Delegates trained
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1,326+
Manufactured Prototype PCBS
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27,151+
Purchase Orders Raised
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6,212+
PCB Designs Completed
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2,221+
PCB Designs Fabricated
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15,000+
Support Cases Dealt with
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Partners and Accreditations
Gold Autodesk Software Reseller for the mechanical and construction industries, sole UK reseller of Zuken’s PCB design software, eCADSTAR and Experienced PCB Design Bureau Specialists. We pride ourselves on our consultative approach to working with customers as their technology partner.