- CAREER -
SELF EMPLOYED, December 2020 - Present
Twelfth City Cyclery, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne – Bicycle fitting and repairs
Developing a self-sustaining, profitable business serving cyclists with bicycle fitting, servicing and retail.
Twelfth City Cyclery, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne – Bicycle fitting and repairs
Developing a self-sustaining, profitable business serving cyclists with bicycle fitting, servicing and retail.
o Great British Entrepreneurial Awards shortlisted 2021, 2022 & 2023, and BikeBiz Award Finalist 2022.
o Guest speaker for regional business-supporting organisation, Advanced Northumberland.
o Growth beyond a purely technical position to control accounts, marketing and start-up development.
o Year One closed with a net loss of less than 5% of gross turnover, Year Two with a positive 3% after cap-ex and Year Three expectations of a positive 17%.
o Guest speaker for regional business-supporting organisation, Advanced Northumberland.
o Growth beyond a purely technical position to control accounts, marketing and start-up development.
o Year One closed with a net loss of less than 5% of gross turnover, Year Two with a positive 3% after cap-ex and Year Three expectations of a positive 17%.
COMPOSITES DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, February 2020 – November, 2020
Specialized Bicycle Components, Morgan Hill, CA – Innovator of industry-leading bicycles and components
Limited exposure due to the global lockdown. Worked towards being an integral part of product launches.
o Learned new material practices while building NPI/NPD knowledge of consumer product.
o Completed CT Scans to analyse materials at a sub-surface level as part of Non-Destructive Testing.
o Communicated across multiple countries and languages regarding detailed technical information.
o Worked closely in PLM software to control data such as manufacturing plans and test tracking as used to qualify products as manufactured to design or suggested design changes.
o Completed CT Scans to analyse materials at a sub-surface level as part of Non-Destructive Testing.
o Communicated across multiple countries and languages regarding detailed technical information.
o Worked closely in PLM software to control data such as manufacturing plans and test tracking as used to qualify products as manufactured to design or suggested design changes.
DESIGN ENGINEER (Simulation), February 2018 – November 2019
Nemak, Sheboygan, WI – Aluminium Die-Caster of automotive components
Ensuring quality casting of automotive components through effective geometric and process design.
o Improved throughput by as much as 24% following conclusions drawn from simulations.
o Supported product launches as well as customer technical-reviews.
o Working to an on-time job completion rate of 84%.
o Developed internal and external reporting standards, created instructions for data collection standards to deliver more accurate conclusions with two bodies of work proposed for global use.
o Supported product launches as well as customer technical-reviews.
o Working to an on-time job completion rate of 84%.
o Developed internal and external reporting standards, created instructions for data collection standards to deliver more accurate conclusions with two bodies of work proposed for global use.
- EXPERIENCE -
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN, 2017
Federal Signal, University Park, IL – Manufacturer of Safety and Security products
Completed two larger time studies within Lean Six Sigma environment across a multi-departmental facility while improving operational efficiency through immediate and long-term process changes.
o Presented analytic, investigative data to managerial groups as executive presentations and reports.
o Eliminated wasted time through new equipment design in accompaniment with process changes.
o Exceeded goal of a qualitative 10% improvement on 10 parts, per managerial judgement.
Federal Signal, University Park, IL – Manufacturer of Safety and Security products
Completed two larger time studies within Lean Six Sigma environment across a multi-departmental facility while improving operational efficiency through immediate and long-term process changes.
o Presented analytic, investigative data to managerial groups as executive presentations and reports.
o Eliminated wasted time through new equipment design in accompaniment with process changes.
o Exceeded goal of a qualitative 10% improvement on 10 parts, per managerial judgement.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN, 2016
NLMK, Portage, IN – Supplier of hot rolled, pickled and oiled carbon/alloy specialty products
Gained exposure in both Melt Shop and Hot Strip Mill conducting operational analysis to better current and future daily processes – inclusive of equipment and personnel developments.
o Achieved beyond manager-forecasted project targets covering multiple self-managed projects.
o Reduced reactive downtime (30%) with a preventative maintenance plan for key equipment.
o Created plant-wide argon map inclusive of HSE equipment – risk reduction and response improvements.
CONTRACT PROJECT ENGINEERING ASSISTANT, 2011
ROCPower LTD, England – Second-generation biofuel Power Plant
Worked alongside company and divisional Managing Directors to establish an alternative fuel power plant.
Interned with parent company, Hargreaves Services, as Mechanical Engineer to the Lead Project Engineer.
o Liaised with government bodies to ensure powerplant met performance and safety standards.
o Hargreaves Services - Reduced water usage by 15% as a member of The Cost Reduction Team.
- ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE -
STUDENT CONSULTANT, August 2014 – December 2017
Office of Instructional Tech., Purdue University, IN – Learning Management Systems
Duties included assisting faculty, students and staff directly with local, and online, computer challenges.
Emphasis biased towards the Blackboard Learning Management System.
Provided tutoring on MS Office programs.
BICYCLE MECHANIC, November 2012 – August 2013
Mountain Equipment Co-Op, North Vancouver, BC – Co-Operative retailer of outdoor goods
Service turnover targets frequently exceeded individually and as a team-contributor while building new bikes on top of the service of customer’s existing bikes.
Provided a high level of attentive customer service with outdoor goods, including specialised bike fittings.
Individually recognised for positive contributions externally by Shimano and internally by group management.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN, May 2009 – August 2009
Hargreaves Services PLC, England – Key products and services in infrastructure, energy and property.
Closely assisted Lead Project Engineer with ongoing portfolio revolving largely around power generation projects.
Managerial exposure to product selection, health and safety investigations and process scheduling.
- LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT -
Graduate Engineering Engagement Program - completed developmental program to upskill academics for employment. Selected to represent the organisation as a consultant to industry and panel member in matters of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
Royal Academy of Engineering, 2024
Royal Academy of Engineering, 2024
Workshop Manager - consultant leading bike shop operations in this Community Interest Company whilst also upskilling technical volunteers and working directly with participants with different needs.
Cycling Minds, 2022 - 2023
Manager and pilot to design and manufacture eight vehicles. Three first-place and multiple top ten finishes.
NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge, 2014-2017
Aerodynamics Senior Design Team Leader verifying and offering improvements to a performance undertray.
Formula SAE, 2016-2017
Athletic Honor Roll Student soccer captain, in twenty-year best season. Featured as a University Tennis player.
Purdue University Sports, 2013-2016
Electric Vehicle Team, the Environmental Club and the 3D Printing Club.
Purdue University Northwest, 2013-2017
- SKILLS -
Professional Experience with:
EKK Cast & Flow 3D Cast - Simulation
Siemens NX & Teamcenter, AutoDesk Suite - CAD
Fluke – Thermal Imaging
AutoDesk Suite – CAD (3D/2D)
Adobe Creative Suite – Graphics/Design
Academic Experience with:
Solidworks (Dassault Systemes), AutoDesk Suite - CAD
Star CCM+ - CFD
MatLab – Numerical Simulation
COMSOL & ANSYS - FEA
XCode – C++ (Computer Language)
Creo – 3D Modelling
- LANGUAGES -
Spanish – Beginner / Norwegian - Beginner
- OTHER -
Aerospace Engineering Certificate, Newcastle College, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (2008)
Advanced Certificates in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (2011), and as a Nutritional Advisor (2017)
Assessment in Avalanche Safety (Level 1) (2013)
Customer Service Advanced National Vocational Qualification (Level 3) (2006)
Studied in Norway for a certificate in Norwegian Language (Level 1) (2007)
Multiple (international) seasons as a licensed F.A. Football Coach (2005-2012)