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Nottingham, Gb

Nottingham, Gb

- Established comprehensive operations manuals and procedures to ensure safe Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, contributing to safety and regulatory compliance.- Led strategic development for the utilisation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) across various industries and the expansion of GMV's UAS operations globally.- Led and participated in the development of alternative navigation systems including the use of signals of opportunity (SoOp) and sensor fusion for precise PNT.- Developed and implemented advanced systems for Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) and alternative navigation, enhancing the accuracy, integrity, and availability of GPS signals.- Engineered software solutions for interference detection, classification, and monitoring, improving system reliability and performance.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

- Developed new interference classification techniques, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of signal processing.- Underwent comprehensive training as a drone pilot, acquiring hands-on experience in UAV operations.- Contributed to projects on railway navigation and automation, improving safety and efficiency in the transport sector.- Worked with ionospheric models as part of Colossus, a worldwide GNSS monitoring network, enhancing global navigation satellite systems’ performance.- Played a pivotal role in the construction of an autonomous navigation robot, known as the WOMBAT, showcasing skills in robotics and autonomous systems.- Led the development and writing of a DFMC decoder for SBAS L5 signals as part of the CAPRESE project, demonstrating a deep understanding of satellite-based augmentation systems.

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

- Played a key role in the analysis of data from the STRIKEUK interference monitoring network, providing valuable insights and contributing to the network’s overall performance and reliability.- Participated the construction of interference detection units, known as Detectors, enhancing the network’s reliability for clients across the globe.- Applied advanced data analysis techniques to interpret the results from the Detectors, improving the network’s interference detection capabilities.- Worked closely with the engineering team to ensure the successful implementation and operation of the Detectors, demonstrating strong teamwork and technical skills.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Going into primary and secondary schools to teach physics, specifically astronomy. Also involves volunteering at science events put on by the university.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Creating short videos on student life at The University of Nottingham.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Making videos for the university's physics society. You can see some of my work here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFRGkwZnj7ZShL4OiWHB8w

Master Of Physics (Msci), Physics With Astronomy, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Physics Society, Christian Union, The Navigators, Magic Society

A Level, Physics, Maths, Further Maths And Epq, B,A,B,A

Activities and Societies: Air Cadets, Maths Society, Maths Club

Aviation Studies Btec, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, Distinction

Course covering the fundamentals of aviation, including aircraft mechanics, radio communication, GNSS, principles of flight and much more..

Btec Level 2, Public Services, Distinction

Management techniques in high stress environments and how those are implemented in both military and emergency services. Issued by PEARSON

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