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Elwood, Vic, Au

As the co-founder of Foot in the Door Property, I led the development of an app designed to help students and graduates find properties in the UK. Over the course of nine months, I balanced the technical and business aspects of the startup, driving to secure a niche service in a highly-competitive market.- Built and launched a web-based and mobile app, delivering a user-friendly platform that met the evolving needs of the target audience.- Defined the product vision and execute key decisions on app functionality, UX design, and overall market fit.- Collaborated with my co-founder to improve customer experience, continuously iterating on features based on user feedback.- Led business development efforts, overseeing the app’s growth strategy and managing partnerships to increase visibility.- Managed the user experience (UX) side of the project, solving key issues related to app flow, whilst developing user-requested features.This experience sharpened my ability to balance technical execution with business strategy, while fostering my passion for solving real-world problems through innovation.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Airbus, I worked within the aerospace R&D team, focusing on designing and developing advanced components using Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies. My role involved optimizing complex systems, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and driving innovation in design and manufacturing processes.- Created complex manifold designs using multi-physics simulations, ensuring fluid optimization while minimizing supports and build stress.- Developed and implemented new workflows in nTopology to streamline the design for AM process, reducing design iterations and improving alignment with simulation data.- Collaborated with internal clients to understand their requirements and validate AM designs, influencing material choices and AM processes for critical R&D projects.- Produced rapid prototypes using both AM and conventional manufacturing techniques, including CNC machining, welding, and milling, for the development of cutting-edge aerospace components.- Led the qualification of AM machines and parts, working closely with material scientists and testing engineers to ensure compliance with industry standards.This role deepened my expertise in AM technologies, design optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, allowing me to contribute to key aerospace innovations.

London, England, United Kingdom

At BEIS, I played a key role in shaping policy aimed at reducing energy consumption in non-domestic buildings, contributing to significant carbon emission reductions equivalent to the output of a city the size of Leicester. My work focused on developing and publishing consultations that aligned with the UK’s carbon reduction targets.- Wrote policy proposals designed to decrease carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings, collaborating with stakeholders to balance policy objectives with business needs.- Engaged with affected businesses through consultations, mediating discussions to explain and justify our policy decisions, ensuring transparency and buy-in from key industry players.- Drafted briefings for ministers, summarizing the objectives and expected impact of our policy in a concise and effective manner.- Adapted quickly to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, integrating into the team remotely and becoming a key contributor despite limited in-person interaction.This role honed my communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in policy development and stakeholder engagement. It was an incredibly rewarding experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with a fantastic team to drive meaningful environmental change.

Exeter, United Kingdom

After 4 amazing years at the University of Exeter, I completed my Mechanical Engineering Master's program in which I achieved a first class degree. My academic journey helped develop my skills in research, design, and problem-solving, with a particular focus on innovative engineering solutions.-Participated in modules covering mechanics, materials, fluid & thermodynamics, manufacturing, mechanical engineering design, and programming, providing a comprehensive understanding of core engineering principles.- Conducted dissertation research into novel synthesis of composites for high-temperature aerospace applications, enhancing my skills in experimental design, research methodologies, and technical report writing.- Led a project designing deployable booms for satellites, achieving extension ratios over three times better than current industry methods while maintaining the same mass.- Designed and budgeted a mass-producible, net-zero emissions family home, focusing on energy efficiency improvements and economic feasibility.- Won a university award for my contributions to a design and manufacturing project, where I created an efficient water wheel electric generator using advanced CAD design and engineering validation techniques.This experience solidified my passion for innovative engineering solutions and equipped me with practical skills that I continue to apply in my professional career.

Christchurch, England, United Kingdom

As a summer job I worked at the Hotel primarily as event staff, spending the majority of my time running the events bar, serving food to guests and catering for their every need. I was a key part of the multinational events team, putting myself forward to cover for colleagues in the kitchen and cementing myself as a reliable and adaptable team player. This time also helped me develop my interpersonal skills as I ensured that guest satisfaction was as high as possible, as well as ensuring cohesion between team-members.

Bristol, United Kingdom

I spent a year working at Rolls Royce Defence Aerospace, working as a Helicopters Service Engineer. During this time I dealt with a multitude of responsibilities relating to the service and maintenance of the fleet supported by Rolls-Royce, learning first-hand the intricacies of a large Engineering company. In my role I had to rely heavily on my communication, teamwork and organisational skills in order to efficiently achieve my goals, ensure that deadlines were met, and to ultimately ensure the customer was satisfied.

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Education record

Activities and Societies: 1st XV Rugby and Royal Marines CCF SergeantA Levels: Mathematics (A*), Economics (A*), Physics (B) AS Levels.