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Bridgnorth, Gb

United Kingdom

As part of the transformation of ESI Group and to support the "OneESI 2024 - Focus to Grow" strategic plan, I have transitioned to a more globally focused role. The new EMEA and global approach to our larger aerospace OEM clients, will allow us to accelerate better and more consistent competitive advantage delivery.

Cannock

Transforming into the leader of the UK Sales team, amplifying a professional and positive outlook. To drive the team members to perform to the best of their ability and get wider internal support to reach our goals. ESI UK Limited performance under my leadership:FY19 + 22.2% Growth in software revenues YOYFY20 - 5.5% Drop in software revenues YOY* Covid EffectsFY21 + 9% Growth in software revenues YOYIt was also possible in the backdrop of a very poor economic aerospace outlook (FY20/21), to secure several large three-year ELA contracts.

Cannock

Supporting customers to leverage competitive advantage by the implementation of our immersive human centric DMU solution at the desktop, Power walls & Head Mounted Displays. Working across Northern Europe (Nordics) to service multi location OEM's.

Cannock

Due to large customer demand within the Ground Transportation sector, I have focused to support the major UK Automotive OEM's. Working with key clients: Jaguar Land Rover , Bentley, Ford, Nissan, Aston Martin, Bombardier Rail. To support then, to best leverage competitive advantage from our wide portfolio of simulation solutions. Scoping and delivering complex bespoke software solutions, creating onsite & on demand engineering services to support the whole vehicle development life-cycle.

Coventry, United Kingdom

I joined Tata Technologies, to setup a new Autodesk business unit, to complement the US and other global business locations. The initial aim was to service the UK group companies TMETC, Tata Motors (JLR), Tata Steel. Targeted with winning all new name business around the Autodesk software and consulting services, complemented by the iProduct range of solutions. A pipeline of new name accounts was developed from zero to £800k+ within a six month period. Responsible for all marketing support, including the creating and execution of a UK based website www.tatatechnologies.co.uk utilising Word Press, published articles about iGET IT & iCHECK IT in Develop 3D magazine and ran prospect events around Autodesk Alias and webinars around data management / simulation.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I was instrumental in moving Alta customers across to Majenta Solutions after the merger in September 2010 and we subsequently gained “Gold Reseller Status” by growing the Autodesk Business. In 2011 Majenta became the number two Autodesk MFG reseller in the UK. During 2011 I was the top performing Sales Account Manager for (Autodesk Solutions). Responsible for growing the adoption of Autodesk solutions across named accounts and new business. Gaining a complete understanding of the automotive and ground transportation markets, from early concept, engineering, simulation, test, manufacturing and end of life. Working with larger global accounts, supply chains and building an understanding of IT infrastructure, HPC, virtualisation, deployment strategies etc.

Worcester, United Kingdom

I worked as a self-employed contract systems engineer on various MOD projects, working for various project teams. I gained enhanced baseline security clearance, working as part of an established team, space planning specialist military vehicles to DEF standards. Ansys FEA software was used to carry out weight optimisation and improve structural integrity of various mechanical design elements. Inventor was used to design all mechanical elements, electrical routing and visually communicate with clients how a solution would function to meet design specifications formed during the tender process, at the various development gateway stages and during delivery.

Winsford

As Huntleigh Renray’s engineering manager, I had full responsibility for establishing a design department, budget control and man management of three members of staff. It also required strong focused leadership when simultaneously managing 20+ projects. During the first twelve months the team successfully reduced NPD time by 70% and cost by 30% as a result of implementing Digital Prototyping. Totally redesigning the company’s existing product lines and doubling the number of product ranges. Personally responsible for designing a mechanised medical seating system “Patent Granted”, styling of hospital beds, the creation of a new bariatric seat, creation of all CE / EU conformance documents and FIRA testing when appropriate, FEA testing new pressure relieving seating solutions to prove a clinical advantage over conventional seating solutions.

West Bromwich

Working as a self-employed contract Engineer, designing bespoke access covers for water treatment AMP 3 Standards or access covers. I quickly fitted into an established design team, interpreting hand drawn sketch concepts, designing through to manufacture, working within budget and overseeing final assembly of the finished product. Responsible for the establishing / testing of a new advanced laser cutting manufacturing process.

Walsall, United Kingdom

Working as the only design engineer, carried sole responsibility for all new product development across a range of children’s medical seating, standing and walking solutions. Worked closely with the production manager to develop new products and implement engineering change orders. I created and controlled the design and manufacturing sections of the ISO 9001 quality system.Designing from initial concept renderings through to manufacturing, products that include gas strut and actuator powered adjustments. The creation of production JIGs and working prototypes to enable product selection was also required. The sourcing of subcontract components CNC/CAM parts, laser cut, precision turned parts, bent tubes, sheet metal and plastic parts for the assembly of the finished products. Also CE Marking all the medical devices created to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain all technical records to ensure legal conformance.

West Bromwich

I worked as a Sales Consultant in a dynamic sales environment, selling Autodesk Manufacturing products into a highly competitive market. Tasked with winning new business and develop existing accounts. This developed interpersonal, communication, presentation and public speaking. Time management and the ability to work with technical support colleges when building a solution based on customer needs / requirements. Making several technical presentations every week and demonstrating how the solution met identified business issues.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Working as a graphic design service at SCC’s, successfully running an in-house graphic design bureau service, reporting directly to SCC’s marketing Director. Support large sales tenders, including British Airways £2M, British Telecom £1M and Nat West Bank £1M. This included original concept through to digital or litho print. I excelled at developing memorable visual communication that helped SCC win several multi million pound accounts.

Bsc Hons Product Design, Industrial And Product Design, 2:1 Hons

Activities and Societies: Student Representative 1995 - 1998 The Product Design degree course at UCLan is one of the longest established.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Council 1992-1994 1992-1994 A-Level [A] Technology [D] Business Studies 1989-1992 GCSE [A] Technology.