Meet The Team
Behind every great project is a skilled team that cares. Ours may be small, but our dedication, experience, and attention to detail make us a partner you can count on. Read below to find out about each team member and their role at Advanced Assembly Solutions.
Shawn Wadham
Role: Managing Director
Shawn started working in the electronics industry during the year 2000 when he got an apprenticeship for a large CEM, it was here that his love for all things electronics sparked to life. From here Shawn worked for various companies and CEMs, collecting knowledge and important skills.
In 2017 Shawn then had the opportunity to run the Assembly and Pinflex department at Lyncolec in Poole and really showcase his skills. Building electronics has become second nature to Shawn and there isn’t much that he hasn’t seen.
Fun Fact: Shawn owns a 1984 Austin Mini 25th anniversary addition called Cyril!
Sophie Bill
Role: Managing Director
Sophie comes from a background of sales and customer service but was given the opportunity to join Lyncolec as a Quality Technician. Sophie very quickly gained the knowledge and skills needed to maintain an AS9100 QMS and conduct AS9102 FAIRs alongside IPC lab testing and inspecting.
Sophie always remains organised and driven, with a passion for each and every project.
Fun Fact: Sophie is our inhouse mechanic (self-taught) and has her own project car in which she is attempting to fix up herself.
Tess Iles
Role: Sales & Planning Manager
Tess started in the industry over 35 years ago by working at CEMs and eventually went on to set up the successful assembly department at Lyncolec. She has high level of skills in assembly, sales and procurement. She has an outstanding ability to find even the most obscure parts.
Fun Fact: Tess is our resident crazy cat lady.
Mary
Role: Electronic Technician
Mary joined the industry in 2015, and within her 10 years in the industry she quickly worked her way up to a supervisor role and has been qualified as an IPC-610 CIS. Mary has high level of skills and expertise on surface mount, through hole, box builds and building pinflex.
With her hardworking and caring nature, you can be assured all your projects will be released to the highest quality.
Fun Fact: Mary is our resident Yogi and keeps everyone Zen
Kyle
Role: Electronic Technician
Kyle joined the industry back in 2016 specifically to learn and build pinflex. Kyle’s love of the electronics industry grew and has since been highly trained in surface mount, through hole, wiring, box builds, IPC inspection and testing.
With Kyle’s hard-working attitude and keen eye for detail, you know your project is in the best hands.
Fun Facts: He indulges in blacksmithing and was trained as a Ninja!
