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Utrecht, Netherlands

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

As an early startup employee, there are varied technical responsibilities across hardware, software, product design, and assembly, alongside business involvement in strategy, project management and more.- Sole AM engineer for hardware development of high-precision multi-laser patterning 3D printer.- Developed software algorithms to create files for 3D printing, converting models into laser timing and intensity files in ten nanosecond pulses. Implemented using Python for flagship… Show more As an early startup employee, there are varied technical responsibilities across hardware, software, product design, and assembly, alongside business involvement in strategy, project management and more.- Sole AM engineer for hardware development of high-precision multi-laser patterning 3D printer.- Developed software algorithms to create files for 3D printing, converting models into laser timing and intensity files in ten nanosecond pulses. Implemented using Python for flagship exposure product, managed via Git.- Created calibration method to align laser spots within 2 microns, using an industrial camera and C#.- Executed 3D print file creation, machine operation, parameter optimisation and part metrology.- Led technical presentations at trade shows with interested integration partners and customers.- Assembled components and prototypes, including high-precision optical assemblies.- Wrote and edited for pitches and video pitches, and pitched alone to potential customers.- Created company promotional material, including website, product sheets, presentations and simulation videos. Show less

- Led multiple development activities of the company’s first commercial wire-based additive manufacturing system.- Wrote and co-wrote multiple grant proposals for Innovate UK, UK Research and Innovation, and other funding bodies.- Acted as company liaison for joint projects with partner universities.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆A PhD in the Centre for Industrial Photonics as part of the Ultra Precision Doctoral Training Centre at Cambridge University's Institute for Manufacturing, focussed on the development of a new type of net-shape metal 3d printing, using laser assisted cold spray coating technology.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀Achieved 3D structuring capability for the supersonic laser deposition process, allowing the manufacture of controllable surfaces from a variety of engineering… Show more 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆A PhD in the Centre for Industrial Photonics as part of the Ultra Precision Doctoral Training Centre at Cambridge University's Institute for Manufacturing, focussed on the development of a new type of net-shape metal 3d printing, using laser assisted cold spray coating technology.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀Achieved 3D structuring capability for the supersonic laser deposition process, allowing the manufacture of controllable surfaces from a variety of engineering alloys, with surface roughness values (Ra) of less than 4µ. Pursuing patent with spin out company, at invention disclosure stage.- Successfully devised and engineered a new method of 3D printing of metal in the solid state.- Designed experiments, tooling and system control methods for shaping concepts.- Constructed 3D supersonic gas flow models using ANSYS Fluent, bringing understanding of shockwave pattern and powder particle trajectory.- Assisting with design and assembly of a new, larger, digital holography system to allow real-time, in process shockwave recordings.- Familiarised with various metrology techniques from research and previous role, including microscopy, interferometry, SEM, laser CMM, and X-Ray/CT.- Collaborated with academics at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore, creating shape-memory alloy precursors via cold spray. Show less

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Creating, editing and producing content for the Naked Scientists, a radio production company making shows for the BBC, ABC Australia, and their own podcast.The internship culminated in the production of an hour long radio show for the BBC. This required sourcing and preparing guests, managing studio bookings, dealing with audio and pre-recording segments for broadcast alongside the live elements.Another highlight was appearing live on BBC Radio Norfolk, with the shows Managing… Show more Creating, editing and producing content for the Naked Scientists, a radio production company making shows for the BBC, ABC Australia, and their own podcast.The internship culminated in the production of an hour long radio show for the BBC. This required sourcing and preparing guests, managing studio bookings, dealing with audio and pre-recording segments for broadcast alongside the live elements.Another highlight was appearing live on BBC Radio Norfolk, with the shows Managing Editor Dr Chris Smith in a segment called "Ask the Naked Scientists", where people could phone in and ask absolutely anything that they like, and we tried to answer. Being forced to think on your feet is really exciting, especially if you don’t know the answer, as it means you have to get creative and come up with the best idea you can, from the science that you do know.This role required the rapid digestion of recent scientific publications across varied fields, in order to choose interview candidates and develop appropriate questions to highlight the key aspects of the publication. Show less

Coventry, United Kingdom

A research, design and development role for both novel processes and components in the additive manufacturing division.Involved in wide ranging projects spanning various technical fields including aerospace, medical and space exploration.Component creation required the use of various modelling and finite element analysis packages, combined with a knowledge of best practice when designing for additive manufacture. The main project involved the production of large volumes… Show more A research, design and development role for both novel processes and components in the additive manufacturing division.Involved in wide ranging projects spanning various technical fields including aerospace, medical and space exploration.Component creation required the use of various modelling and finite element analysis packages, combined with a knowledge of best practice when designing for additive manufacture. The main project involved the production of large volumes of stator vanes for Rolls Royce Trent XWB engine testing, as shown in the articles below.Other work included involvement in the AMAZE project, to characterize different additive manufacturing processes, and work on 3D Bioglam, a project to produce combined titanium alloy and bioglass hip implants.Processes include:- Electron Beam Melting- Selective Laser Melting- Directed Energy Deposition- Stereolithography- Polymer Jet Show less

Coventry, United Kingdom

Engineer in the Net Shape and Additive Manufacture theme.- Worked with Electron Beam Melting of metal powders.- Working towards chartership with the IMechEPromoted to Research Engineer after 7 months of the 2 year graduate scheme.

London

Team member in the Economic and Financial Consulting division. This division covered Antitrust & Competition, Regulated Industries, Business Valuation, Securities Litigation & Risk Management, Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment and International Arbitration.- Involved in financial data gathering and analysis.- Prepared legal memos and examined memos received.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Additive Manufacturing

Activities and Societies: Trinity Graduate Sports Officer, college graduate rowing crew, outreach exhibit creator Finding the edge: Net.

M.Eng. And Ba (Hons), Manufacturing Engineering, Honours With Merit

Activities and Societies: Cambridge Representative for ESTIEM [European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management], Trinity.

A Levels, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, A

Activities and Societies: Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 4 A Levels: A Grade Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry 2 AS Levels: A Grade.