About Us
Jaltek Design have been delivering design solutions to the electronics industry since 1987, initially as Abra Cad, offering PCB Design and associated contract services, and since 2005 as Jaltek Design, bringing Design and Manufacturing together under one roof.
Three decades on, this integration of services is thriving and Jaltek now offers a ‘one stop shop’ for all your design, development and manufacturing needs.
Today we are a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers and designers working together with our customers to conceptualise and develop new products and technologies.
Our decades of experience means that in addition to technical expertise, we also bring market knowledge and commercial awareness to all of our projects.
We work in partnership with customers and suppliers to make tomorrow better than today, through world class electronics.
Meet our Leadership Team
Chris Day
Technical Director
Chris has worked as a Technical Director for over 30 years.
He started his career in 1984 in PCB Design at Acron Video, following the completion of an Electronic Engineering apprenticeship with Acron. In 1987 he moved on to start his own PCB Design Bureau; Abra Cad. Chris ran Abra Cad for 18 years, designing PCB’s, working with clients, suppliers and trade organisations and furthering his technical knowledge. He ensured he remained at the fore of his field whilst leading his design team.
Abra Cad was sold to Jaltek in 2005 when Chris took up his current role which he has been in since.
Mark Taylor
Engineering Project Manager
Mark has been in the electronics industry for over 26 years.
He started his career in 1995 as a re-worker, repairing PCBs used in satellite television products. He worked through the production environment gaining experience of the many processes involved in manufacturing of electronic products. In 2004 Mark moved to an administrative role working within document control and implementing a SharePoint Intranet system and was a key member in the implementation of the Epicor ERP system. In 2011 Mark became the Quality Manager where he was responsible for the management and maintenance of all the internal systems and accreditations.
In 2017 Mark joined Jaltek as a member of the Engineering team. Working with Bills of Materials and Customer documentation. In 2020 Mark joined Jaltek Design to help manage the day to day running of the team. Mark works uniquely between both Jaltek businesses in order to manage the smooth transition between Design and Production.
Alex de Vries
Technical Lead & Engineering Manager
Alex has recently joined Jaltek Design to lead the engineering team. Balancing technical expertise with managerial acumen his role involves nurturing talent, tackling complex challenges, and ensuring project success from inception to delivery.
For the past 18 years, Alex has been driven by a passion for translating complex engineering concepts into real-world solutions. His journey began in high-volume consumer electronics, where he honed his skills in collaboration and rapid product development. This experience set the stage for tackling diverse projects across many industries such as, Automotive, Motorsport, Airspace, Space, Military, and consumer electronics.
Alex's expertise lies in power electronics, RF design, and embedded systems, but his true strength lies in leading high-performing teams. He has successfully navigated diverse project execution approaches, from fast-paced environments demanding rapid iteration to rigorous methodologies focused on getting it right the first time.
Diksha Budhiraja
Account Project Manager
Diksha has joined the Jaltek Design team as an Account Project Manager. An experienced Electronics and Communications Engineer, she brings with her 17 years of experience, including 10 years as a Project Manager across industries such as; electronics, banking, insurance, and e-commerce. Certified in Prince2, PSM-I, and ITIL V4, Diksha specialises in stakeholder management, resource allocation, and project delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. At Jaltek, Diksha uses her skills to oversee project and supplier management, ensuring the smooth delivery of products. Her expertise includes resource optimisation, production scheduling, and maintaining effective communication to guarantee customer satisfaction.
