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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Analysis of the UK and ROI grid policy & regulation.In my role I analyse and advise on charging (pricing), grid constraints & their management services, and regulations for renewable energy reform for future grid systems as part of a Graduate Year In Industry placement.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Primary audio engineer at Starla Recordings studio in Glasgow. I am responsible for recording, mixing, and mastering audio for music and broadcast. As well as maintenance of a world-class microphone, preamplifier and mixing desk collection.My unique selling point is my tact and open demeanour, combining this with deep technical knowledge bolstered by my experience in engineering to realise musical concepts from clients into tangible media.My primary venue for live sound is King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. My role is to operate and maintain a live audio PA system and digital mixing workstation at the world-famed live music venue. I oversee the arrival of new clients daily, set-up of equipment, and assertion of standard operating procedures. I regularly manage teams of many temperaments under time pressure to achieve a common goal. (Notable clients include The View and Jalen Ngonda).

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

As part of this project, I processed government datasets using Microsoft Excel & Access and ArcGIS, then evaluated results via the application of a novel thermodynamic model; concluding in the production of a digestible report written to be accessible with little scientific versing.This project acted as a precursor to my BEng dissertation project- both are currently under a nondisclosure agreement due to a novel and competitive thermodynamic model.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

I led the design of a 1 kW axial-flux permanent magnet synchronous generator to be provided to a charity, drawing on experience from an academic course.I oversaw simulation and preliminary structural design of the generator using FEMM and Solid Edge.

Blairgowrie, Scotland, United Kingdom

As a pharmacy assistant I recommended and sold medicines to treat symptoms, served prescriptions, dispensed prescriptions, maintained workplace hygiene, dispensed controlled drugs and monitored controlled drug administration; all of which was performed whilst maintaining clear communication and poise within a stressful environment.

Scotland, United Kingdom

I edited five videos of lengths spanning thirty to ninety minutes and advised recording techniques to assist SBF in migrating their services online. I also produced video editing templates and oversaw the hand-off to a permanent editor. Previously with SBF, I produced various visual promotional materials from graphics to videos.