Spearheading breakthrough research and development for an industry leading organisation in the field of innovative pollution prevention products. Winning an industry renowned award for Best Product Innovation within my first year at the business, alongside the launch of multiple new product developments.

Leading the ‘Smart Devices’ innovation team in the Cambridge R&D facility, including full training and development of multiple FTEs. Utilising a combination of material science and statistical analysis to assist my multidisciplinary team in design, development and testing the future of a breakthrough product pipeline.Designed, led and presented research at international scientific symposium.Laboratory design and procurement of bespoke scientific equipment.Statistical analysis and use of scientific method.

• Physicist supporting research in the field of hair science• Managing and supporting industrial placement undergraduate students• Working alongside the innovation team aiding in the design of new products and validating future product capabilities and requirements• Electronics and pneumatic system design & support• Analogue electronics design with some digital and firmware development as part of a highly capable development team • Design & development of product test rigs for lab and manufacture testing, including use of labview • Product testing and analysis to support market claims and quality control • Early stage development and testing of new technology in heating and air control* Laboratory design and procurement of bespoke equipment

Test engineer working with project manager and external consultants to develop, support and test a range of technically leading hair care products. The job includes development of product testing systems, including development of test rigs and software for both prototyping and manufacture. • Electronics and pneumatic system design & support • Analogue electronics design with some digital and firmware development as part of a highly capable development team • Design & development of product test rigs for lab and manufacture testing, including use of labview • Product testing and analysis to support market claims and quality control • Early stage development and testing of new technology in heating and air control* Laboratory design and procurement of bespoke equipment

Working part time for over 4 years including 5 performance related pay rises as well as promotion to Team Leader which involves problem solving and decision making. I am also cross trained at many different, optional skills at work through my own choice.

This role involved collating and processing quantitative and qualitative survey data for leading UK charity, as well as helping to prepare management survey reports. Using computer based analytical skills and software packages such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.