Tim Harris Email & Phone Number

Bristol, Gb

Energy Transition and Systems Analysis advisor within the Economics and Energy Insights team.Part of bp’s Strategy, Sustainability & Ventures function.

Managing the technical project development of fluids for key motorsport partners in Formula 1, Formula E, and the World Rally Championship.Leading the data analytics tools and activities across the Motorsport Technology team.

Representing bp Castrol at 10+ Formula 1 races and test events throughout during the 2021-2023 seasons, providing operational and analytical support to the Alpine F1 team.Ensuring FIA compliance and car performance through rapid trackside analysis of fuel and lubricant products. Developing continuous improvement solutions to enhance the data analysis, visualisation and reporting process.

Developing bespoke products for key motorsport partners within Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship. Formulating, testing and evaluating fuels and lubricants that bring performance and reliability benefits to meet challenging customer requirements.Developing and managing the motorsport team’s data science analysis tools (using Python, SQL and Excel) and data visualisation dashboards (Power BI).

Fuel Development [Jan 2020 - Dec 2020]Designed and developed a data lake that enhanced the accessibility, utilisation and insights from fuels test data. Lead projects requiring extensive collaboration with external suppliers to develop and test advanced fuels.Research [Mar 2019 - Dec 2019]Worked in an agile, cross-functional team to lead the introduction of digital tools to support the design of advanced lubricants. Created holistic Power BI reports integrating internal and external data, enabling rapid development of products and offering seamless, accurate tracking of >$10m budgets.Lubricants Development [Jun 2018 - Feb 2019]Managed a portfolio of Castrol passenger car lubricants where I formulated products and organised engine and bench testing programs to meet industry standard and OEM specific specifications. Conducted detailed blend modelling, including multi-variable optimisation to formulate bespoke engine oils to meet challenging specifications.Product Testing [Sep 2017 - May 2018]Managed multiple engine test cells: ensured safe test bed operations, conducted engine tests to identify durability and fuel economy performance benefits of advanced lubricants, completed post-test data analysis and reported to stakeholders. Developed an engine test quality management tracking system that performed automated data analysis and monitored test variability, saving time and money.

Filton, Bristol

Filton, Bristol

Bristol, United Kingdom

Easton, Hampshire

Winchester

Msc, Applied Data Science (Degree Apprenticeship), Distinction

Master's degree completed alongside full-time employment through a degree apprenticeship.

Meng, Aerospace Engineering With Study Abroad, First Class Honours (74%)

Activities and Societies: Gliding Club, Tennis Club, AerosocSecretary of Bristol University Gliding Club [Sep 2014 - Aug 2015]. Member.

Study Abroad, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, 3.9/4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Board of Out-of-State Students, UCSD Tennis ClubCo-founded UCSD's organisation: BOSS, the Board of Out-of-State.

A Levels: A*A*Aa | As Level: A

Activities and Societies: Tennis ClubMathematics Further Maths Physics General Studies Spanish (AS Level)

Gcses: 9Xa*, 1Xa | As Level: B (Geography)

Tennis Team Captain, Sports Leaders Award, Senior Prefect