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Luxembourg

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Communications expert for the OuterNET, connecting the entire Earth, land and sea, by using 600 satellites with 2400 laser communiction terminals. Coordinating efforts with subcontractors. Leading the lasers efforts and supporting systems engineering within the Space segment.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Enabling global connectivity, by industrializing the design and production of optical communication terminals; Led the Design Assurance activities, within the main technical assurance authority in the company. Provided expertise and guidance for the design team in the development and verification process, providing support to all engineering disciplines. Review of design, verification, and test, FMECAs, risk reviews, and failure investigation. Challenged the different groups such as product development, testing, and production. Driving operational processes; created company-wide risk management, change management, and lessons learned processes. Established systems of requirements management, systems architecture definition, standards management, configuration and information management, document/data management, and interface management for the company. Introduced model-based engineering concepts. Developed SharePoint and Confluence sites. Overhauled Quality Management System for ISO9001 and towards AS/EN 9100 compliance. Introduced standards.

Oxfordshire

Leading the Structural Mechanical Systems Design for a space-to-air laser communications system to deliver faster and cheaper Earth observation data to the people that need it. Space lasers. Supported product data management, technical budgets, interfaces, subcontractor selection and design reviews.

Derby, United Kingdom

• Coordinating the interdisciplinary team, leading the mechanical design for certain turbine components for the Trent XWB-84EP engine, powering the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, one of the world's most efficient long-haul civil aircraft engines.• Within the first year, personally awarded Rolls-Royce Innovation Champion 2018, being selected above 147 applicants by the Chief Technology Officer, for my study involving the use of ceramic-metal (cermet) composites in electrical machines.• Took on the role of Design Functional Lead, managing the work products for a team stretched across several countries and departments.

Bispham

Delivering degrees awarded by Lancaster University in Aerospace Engineering.Leading a team of Aerospace Engineering lecturers and managing stakeholder relationships with employer BAE Systems.• Coordinating the course delivery to Degree Apprentices and full-time students. • Timetabling, motivating and aligning staff. • Identifying and meeting resource requirements (hardware, software, physical, and staff).• Overseeing the annual programme review and quality improvement plan.Lecturer and course creator in Systems Engineering, Thermodynamics, Propulsion, Electrical and Electronics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Analytical Methods, Flight Systems and Project Management.

Coventry

Tutoring mathematics, physics and chemistry from Key Stage 3 to A-level, further mathematics at A-level, statistics at GCSE and A-level, and tutoring at university level in mechanical design, dynamics and project management.

Waddington

Aerospace engineer for Design Support Services within Airborne Solutions. Primarily involved in systems integration for the ASTOR programme (Airborne Standoff Radar) in support of the Sentinel R Mk1 (A fleet of modified Bombardier Global Express aircraft) and other in-service military assets. Daily work included aircraft performance analysis, weight-and-balance calculations, mechanical design, supporting aircraft maintenance and technical problem-solving, and incorporating vendor modifications to the aircraft. Experience completing modification proposals, making engineering drawing changes, inspecting the aircraft for mechanical damage, and consulting on technical matters to the Royal Air Force Project Team and on occasion presenting to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Experience working with consultants at Cranfield University, working with sales engineers and service reps, and regularly consulting with suppliers in the UK, Canada and Germany.Completed a two year Leadership Development programme with training in topics such as 6 Sigma, teamwork and leadership. Chaired the Young Engineers Forum for 2015, involved in the personal and professional development of 12 early career engineers around England and Wales. I was an Innovation Champion for the Company for 2014-2015, facilitating other employees with bright ideas. I had the role of Lead STEM Ambassador for the Waddington Site in 2015, coordinating training and events. Helped to grow the STEM team from nothing to 18 members.

Stowmarket

Improving the supply chain for mass produced chemical products. Continuous improvement, data collection and analysis, root cause analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), equipment installations, and design of a pneumatic control system. I personally highlighted and helped to resolve a production loss of around 1 million units/year.

Coventry

Lecturing in functional mathematics, at Entry Level 3 to Level 2 (National Qualifications Framework).

Coventry

Part-time skilled work for a carpentry contractor, performing various jobs in construction such as laying laminate flooring, skirting fixture, constructing dry walls, door frames, and kitchen worktops.

CSWP Ltd. Connexions services, operating in schools and colleges across Coventry and Warwickshire. Website wireframe design. User testing of services. I was involved in the development of youth services, designing logos and presenting new ideas in respect to marketing strategy, careers advice centres, education support and other services. I was also involved in making changes to the youth charter, which listed the rights of young people involved in the services.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering With Business Management, First-Class Honours

Activities and Societies: • Executive Officer for the Warwick Engineering Society 2012-2013. • Warwick Skills Portfolio Award (evening.

Airframe Systems Design, Postgraduate Short Course

Activities and Societies: Delivered a lecture at the Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre on future developments.