I have a varied and creative background, with a bachelor's degree in Photography and experience in teaching before moving into Project Management for product development. I believe this brings me a unique and valuable set of skills - creative problem solving, an eye for detail, a genuine passion for understanding people and an aim to lead with compassion and empathy. I love working with creative people in innovative, fast-moving environments and as a leader I focus on creating working environments that cultivate trust and openness in order to empower teams. I have led product development projects across a blend of hardware and software design, from inception of an idea through to manufacture and product launch, as well as having experience in sales, marketing and internal system improvement projects. I'm certified in Rapid Learning Cycles as a Global Project Leader and have experience in using a hybrid approach of Agile and Lean-based development methodologies. I am currently working towards a PMP Certification. I have a passion for adventure, the outdoors and new experiences.