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United Kingdom

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Software Development for Energy Efficiency: Created a GUI-based software tool that enabled consultants to automatically process and interpret factory data. This tool helped uncover insights to reduce energy consumption in manufacturing settings.Microscope Image Processing Software: Developed software to automate the analysis of microscope images of laser-machined materials. By extracting key variables and organising data, this innovation significantly accelerated the research… Show more Software Development for Energy Efficiency: Created a GUI-based software tool that enabled consultants to automatically process and interpret factory data. This tool helped uncover insights to reduce energy consumption in manufacturing settings.Microscope Image Processing Software: Developed software to automate the analysis of microscope images of laser-machined materials. By extracting key variables and organising data, this innovation significantly accelerated the research workflow.Simulations for Laser Processes: Conducted simulations using Ansys to enhance understanding of laser processes. Currently progressing towards integrating these simulations with algorithms to refine laser drilling operations, aiming to boost both the speed and quality of the final products.Research in Electrolyser Production Cost Reduction: Led research focused on cost reduction in electrolyser production. Employing laser drilling techniques to produce the gas diffusion layer, contributing to more economical production methods. Authored a paper due for publication detailing unexpected effects discovered during this process, contributing valuable insights to the field.AI-Driven Process Automation: Led the development and deployment of AI agent-based survey simulation tools, enhancing data collection for policy formulation. Implemented an API on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging Terraform for infrastructure-as-code and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment.Advanced Data Visualization for Distributed Manufacturing: Engineered a comprehensive data pipeline integrating diverse factory floor machines through API connections. Implemented cross-platform data transfer between Windows and Linux systems. Currently enhancing the pipeline with AI-powered analytics for 3D printing data, developing automated operator warning systems, and constructing an intuitive front-end dashboard for real-time monitoring and decision support. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

-Independently developed a website and backend to visualize data contained within national grid balancing mechanism messages. Aiding researchers develop an understanding for ballooning balancing mechanism payments, which significantly contribute to the current cost of energy crisis.-Wrote python code to access an API, format inconsistent data and insert the data into a PostgreSQL database as messages are released.-Developed a user-friendly web interface allowing researchers to make data… Show more -Independently developed a website and backend to visualize data contained within national grid balancing mechanism messages. Aiding researchers develop an understanding for ballooning balancing mechanism payments, which significantly contribute to the current cost of energy crisis.-Wrote python code to access an API, format inconsistent data and insert the data into a PostgreSQL database as messages are released.-Developed a user-friendly web interface allowing researchers to make data requests and either plot or interact with the data through the web interface or download the data as a csv or excel to perform their own data analysis.-The project required me to quickly learn a wide range of skills. I followed online tutorials to learn fundamentals, asked more qualified developers for advice regarding the best methods to use and used online documentation and forums for more detailed information and troubleshooting. This allowed me to quickly learn an expansive set of computer science skills while applying them to solidify my understanding.-Involved developing a practical understanding of Python, HTML, SQL and various python libraries including Plotly, Pandas, psycopg2 and joblib. Show less

Rendlesham, England, United Kingdom

- Produced and modified CAD models for clients which were used to make tools enabling mass production via metal injection moulding. Collaborated with the production department to ensure designs were feasible and required as little machining as possible to minimise costs.- Developed a process with a team member enabling precise 3D printing with experimental metal and ceramic based filaments. This enabled the production of metal prototypes for clients and ceramic support pieces for metal… Show more - Produced and modified CAD models for clients which were used to make tools enabling mass production via metal injection moulding. Collaborated with the production department to ensure designs were feasible and required as little machining as possible to minimise costs.- Developed a process with a team member enabling precise 3D printing with experimental metal and ceramic based filaments. This enabled the production of metal prototypes for clients and ceramic support pieces for metal parts due to be sintered.- Operated injection moulding machines and performed various machining operations. This enhanced my understanding of manufacturing processes informing more optimal design. Show less