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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Principal Operational Research Analyst working on Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry with respects to Agriculture.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Senior analyst working in a team modelling the resource requirements of the Scottish social security systems. - Forecast the number of staff required using a suite of models built in R, Excel, Simul8 and Stella- Developed Monte Carlo simulation models to manage uncertainty in new Service Design- Identify bottlenecks in current operational processes and advise solutions- Liaise with stakeholders to understand modelling requirements across the business.- Co-developed a dashboard to analyse social media sentimentI was also covered the leadership of the team for 3 months due to vacancies.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This was my first role after being accepted into the Civil Service graduate programme. I worked as an analyst providing resource modelling to stakeholders- Predict number of staff required using a suite of models built in R, Excel, Simul8 and Stella- Developed resource modelling for devolved benefits in excel and R - Delivered Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis to support decision about the location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

An analyst working on forecasting and policy analysis of disability and other benefits. - Developed and implement an ARIMA forecasting model in R with stock and flows elements - Provided analysis and recommendations to policy colleagues- Handled analysis recommending the distribution of £60million to Local Authorities- Worked closely with colleagues in the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) to aid in their model development - Quality Assured models used by the SFC to inform the Scottish Budget for Social Security.I was promoted one grade during this role but remained in place

Edinburgh

At GCR I contributed to the planning, design and construction of a number of wind turbine developments across the UK. I had to report to different managers for each project and therefore had to effectively organise my time. This required good time management and prioritisation skills. My main responsibilities in this position were: Working closely with other professionals. Managing and mapping of third party assetsPreparing planning conditions discharge packagesElectrical design of cable ductsDeveloping environmental management plansThe preparation of route access reportsISO 14001 environmental managementThe development of a SUDs design tool.Producing technical drawings in line with specificationsEnforcing and maintaining health and safety (CDM) regulations

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

At Amec Wind Developments I undertook a research project investigating the effect of wind turbines on radar interference, and how it may be mitigated. My findings were presented to the members of the board to provide an overview of the current state of the issue. Duties included:Discussing the direction of the project with project managers and the board Conducting research into wind turbine interference on radar, and the associated risks on air safetyInterviewing members of the aviation, technology and energy industries about the issue The preparation of reports and presentation on the findings of the researchAdvising on how radar interference may be mitigated on existing projectsProviding an overview on the advancements in radar and interference mitigation technologies, including timetablesMaking contacts within the renewables and aviation industries, including the CAA and the MOD.

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Mechanical Engineering With Renewable Energy

Activities and Societies: Engineers Without Borders Edinburgh, Project DIEM, Engineering Society

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