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Coventry, Gb

United Kingdom

Lead Engineer across a number of high-profile, luxury vehicle manufacturers delivering innovative solutions for OEM halo products. Pioneering first to market technologies in rear seat entertainment which is the focus of the premium automotive industry. Using state of the art materials and manufacturing tecniques to reduce cost, weight and lead times without compromising quality.

Golden Bull Graphics design and produce affordable, high quality vinyl cut graphics for individuals and businesses. Key features include in house bespoke designs, options for low volume orders and short turnaround times for time critical delivery. Specialists in personalised graphics for Motorsport and Automotive applications.

Redditch, West Midlands

Lead Engineer (Project & Design) working on high value commodities for a range of Automotive and Technology customers incorporating cutting edge technologies such as: capacitive touch sense surfaces, haptic feedback and LED powered light guides. Responsible for taking solutions from concept through detailed design and into production. Extensive use of additive manufacturing in the form of FDM and PolyJet to validate and prove feasibility of concepts.

Uk

Working alongside director of Tyro Junior Karting scheme to bring affordable, competitive karting to 11-16 year olds around the UK.Responsibilities including mechanical preparation of fleet of racing karts, technical support for owner drivers and coaching for drivers/parents to develop self sufficient and capable racing drivers and mechanics.Initially based at Rissington and Lincolnshire Kart Clubs, this initiative is growing to new tracks and ever increasing grids.

Fen End, Warwickshire

Team leader for a group of Project and CAD Engineers delivering a range of line and dealer fit accessory parts on current and future Jaguar Land Rover programmes. Building on skills and knowledge gained in previous roles to coach others leading to efficient delivery and high quality products.

Gaydon, Warwickshire

Special Vehicle Operations/Vehicle PersonalisationBody & Trim Engineering - FunctionalLead Engineer for Frontal Protection Systems on forthcoming Jaguar Land Rover products. Analysis of legislation and enablers for dealer fit accessories including nudge bars, lamp guards and underbody protection. Working in advance of core vehicle timing to deliver functional body components.

Whitley, Coventry

Gasoline Engine Management Systems, On Board Diagnostics and ControlsWorking on emissions and economy calibrations for 14MY/16MY GTDi vehicles. Use of ETAS hardware and INCA/MDA software. Part of a small team responsible for all engine control monitors and involved in rig, bench and vehicle testing. I took on the role of internal liaison with a testing facility, booking time and organising logistics for CARB/EU approved testing.

Coventry, Uk

Golden Bull Racing is a kart race team providing awning space, mechanical/repair services and setup advice to drivers from all categories of racing. Utilising state of the art equipment for kart/engine setup and advanced data acquisition systems to monitor both kart and driver. Golden Bull Racing runs drivers of varying abilities at many circuits around the UK with ever increasing popularity and exposure.

Buckingham, Uk

Protrain are British and European Kart Champions. Chief Race Mechanic for several of the teams’ drivers, as well as a Racing Instructor for drivers of skills ranging from complete novice to championship winning racers. Trained numerous drivers to pass the ARKS (Association of Racing Kart Schools) test and gain MSA racing licence. Other duties included the repair and maintenance of race karts and liaising with customers.

Brackley, Uk

Worked in the Aerodynamics & Wind Tunnel unit including working in the model shop producing aero parts for fitment to the test model and construction of fittings and fastenings to allow easy and accurate measurement of the test results. Also spent time in wind tunnel hall, fitting and testing prototype parts.

Coleshill, Uk

Spent time working with employees to get a better understanding of how a small business operates. This company was also the basis of my A level ICT project, where I was required to construct a computer based system to record information regarding all financial transactions.

Motorsport Engineering, Bachelor Of Engineering Honours Degree

Individual Dissertation: Specification for an Electric Motor Dynamometer Group Dissertation: Simulation of Range Extended Electric.

A Level

Mathematics Physics Information & Communication Technology Electronics General Studies

Gcse

Mathematics Design & Technology Information and Communication Technology Physics Chemistry Biology Geography English Literature & Language.