About me

Some information about me:

- I have a background in mechanical and aeronautical engineering. I worked for Airbus in the UK for over five years, mainly working with CAD on new aircraft and research projects.

- In search of a new direction I enrolled on the Innovation Design Engineering (IDE) combined MA/ MSc run by the Royal College of Art and Imperial here in London. It was immensely challenging and very good for me, exposing me to opportunities to learn new skills (especially in the areas of electronics and programming). I completed that in mid-2011.

- I then worked for a startup called Loowatt (*) which is concerned with turning waste streams into energy and fertiliser, mainly for developing countries. It has backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I spent all of September 2012 in the capital of Madagascar helping to set up the project's pilot scheme. I designed and built a waterless toilet which is not very glamourous, but the whole experience was challenging, exciting and I really got to see a project from concept through to implementation.

- I really enjoy working with Solidworks, but also with my hands, so am interested in the process of getting from one to the other. I feel I would be able to bring many skills to any company and also learn a lot from the multi disciplinary team you no doubt already have.

Skills

General: Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, CAD: CATIA v5, Solidworks, Rhino, Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Video: Premiere, AfterEffects, Programming: HTML, Arduino, Processing, Workshop, machining, electronic and sketching skills, Languages: English (fluent), French (conversational), Full, clean driving license

Sector Experience

Feb. - Oct. 2012: Consulting Design Engineer, Loowatt Ltd, A startup concerned with systems that convert waste to energy and fertiliser through digestion. I designed and built the prototype mechanism and surrounding body and installation. Spent 5 weeks in Madagascar helping with the pilot scheme., Jan. 2010: Design Researcher, Keech Design / Epson, I collated information regarding projector use in large venues in and around the London area. A field trip was organised for senior staff and a report was published for use within the company., Summer 2010: Designer, The Product Works, Worked on diverse range of projects: sit-stand desk for an established furniture company, and a pair of life-size prop cannons for a movie., 2005-2009: Engineer, Airbus UK, Designer / CAD operator on wing structures for new aircraft and research projects. There were various technical and business placements in summer holidays before I joined full-time.

Awards

2009-2011: Innovation Design Engineering MA / MSc [Royal College of Art / Imperial College], 2001-2005: Mechanical Engineering MEng [University of Bristol], 2:1 Awarded, 1991-1998: King Edward’s School [Birmingham], 3 A-levels, 2 AS-levels, 10 GCSEs