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A44 COMPANY
A44 Engineering & A44 Digital Solutions

Controls, Software & Hybrid Systems Consultancy

Principal Consultant – Ash Radford

A44 Company provides specialist control systems, hybrid traction and embedded software expertise through A44 Engineering, alongside modern web, tooling and AI-powered solutions through A44 Digital Solutions.

Based in Staffordshire, UK
Remote-first, working across the UK and Europe.

Email: ash@A44Company.co.uk
Phone: 07305 281183

A44 Engineering

Control Systems & Hybrid Platforms

A44 Engineering specialises in safety-conscious control systems, hybrid traction and embedded software for complex machines.

Core capabilities

  • IQAN MC43/MD4 architecture and logic development
  • Hybrid traction logic, HV bus & inverter control
  • BMS logic – SoC estimation, thermal & protection
  • CAN J1939 frameworks, diagnostics & DBC design
  • HMI/UI development (Qt, MD4/MD5)
  • System-level debugging, EMC/CAN noise investigation

Industries

  • Hybrid/Electric locomotives
  • Off-highway & agricultural machinery
  • Industrial automation & hydraulics
  • EV/Hybrid R&D platforms
  • Robotics & prototype systems
A44 Digital Solutions

Software, Web & AI-Driven Tools

A44 Digital Solutions builds modern software and AI-powered tools that support engineering workflows and SME operations.

What we build

  • Websites & full-stack web applications
  • Internal dashboards, portals and tools
  • Electron-based desktop apps for engineering teams
  • Automation and workflow systems

Tech & AI

  • React, TypeScript, Node.js, Electron
  • REST APIs, JSON/YAML schema workflows
  • ChatGPT/OpenAI API integrations
  • AI-assisted development & documentation
Selected Experience

Engineering & Digital Delivery

Clayton Equipment – Hybrid Locomotive Control

Multi-ECU IQAN architecture, traction logic, HV bus control and BMS strategy for hybrid locomotives.

TAFE – Hybrid Tractor VCU Development

Traction, PTO, steering and BMS control logic for a hybrid tractor platform.

AVL – BMS & Hybrid Powertrain Integration

BMS control logic, HV system integration and diagnostic tooling.

JCB – Electric Teletruk

ECU control system, HMI behaviour and CAN J1939 communications for production EV equipment.

Documents

A44 Company Documents

You can download key A44 Company documents here:

How A44 Works

Engagement & Delivery

Engagement

  • Scope agreed in writing before work begins
  • Clear deliverables, expectations and boundaries
  • Remote-first consultancy, Outside IR35

Delivery Model

  • Weekly invoicing, Net 14 terms
  • Engineering & Digital billed separately
  • Structured documentation & technical handover

Working Style

  • Autonomous, minimal oversight required
  • AI-accelerated workflows for faster delivery
  • Focus on clarity, reliability and maintainability
Resources

Downloadable A44 Documents

Key documents and references for working with A44 Company. Use these when sharing my profile internally, preparing a scope, or formalising an engagement.

Contact

Let’s talk about your project

For contract availability, project discussions or consulting engagements, get in touch:

Email: ash@A44Company.co.uk

Phone: 07305 281183

Location: Staffordshire, UK (remote work across the UK & EU)