My CV

A brief overview of my skills and experience

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Professional Experience

XPRIZE WILDFIRE

XPRIZE WILDFIRE - XPRIZE AURA

Sept 2025 – Dec 2025

  • Developed a full stack drone navigation system for swarm management and coordination
  • Communicated progress and technical details to cross-functional teams in Bristol and Sheffield
  • Built a 3D swarm simulation environment for fire detection computer vision testing
  • Contributed to an academic paper outlining the novel optimisation methodology I developed
  • Unfortunately the project was discontinued as we didn't proceed into the finals
  • See SWIFT and SWIFT_lite on my project page
Sunride

Propulsion Avionics Engineer - Sunride

Sept 2024 – May 2026

  • Designed avionic systems for the university's first liquid rocket engine test stand
  • Utilised LabJack DAQ systems to interface sensors and actuators for precise control
  • Built a SIMULINK fluid model with PID control to regulate fuel and oxidiser flow to engines
  • Implemented fault detection and safety protocols for rocket engine test procedures
  • Explored engine gimbaling systems on the test stand to control thrust direction
  • See Rocket Engine Control System and Sunfire Throttling Sim on my project page
AMRC

Assistant Project Engineer - AMRC

Jul 2024 – Oct 2024

  • Designed and manufactured a Β£4000 partial discharge testing cell for 20kV motor coils
  • Co-ordinated and liaised with 6 suppliers to source components for manufacturing
  • Managed project deliverables, mitigated risks, and produced supporting documentation
  • Used Ansys FEA to evaluate the feasibility of geometries in slinky stator manufacture
  • Utilised Ansys’ design optimisation for the pneumatic end effector of a sorting robot
  • Planned the automated disassembly of a Siemens servo motor to extract valuable parts
AMRC

Catalogue Executive - MinsterFB

Jul 2022 – Oct 2022

  • Created and optimised listings for maximum engagement and profitability
  • Used Excel to make an automated product name generator based on supplier data
  • Designed enhanced graphical content for 5 brands using Canva and Inkscape
  • Gained a good understanding of SEO for Amazon listings to help maximise conversions
  • Adapted to working in a fast-paced environment both independently and in virtual teams

Education

University of Sheffield

Aerospace Engineering Degree MEng - University of Sheffield

Sep 2022 – May 2026

Five-year integrated masters course, currently in final year. Predicted first-class.

This is an avionics-based aerospace engineering degree, focusing on the integration of electronic systems and control theory with aerospace applications.

George Spencer Academy

GCSEs and A-Levels - George Spencer Academy

Sep 2015 – Jul 2022

    A-Levels
    • A*AAA in Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science, and Physics respectively
    GCSEs
    • Grade 9: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
    • Grade 7-8: Computer Science, Design & Technology, Geography, English

Proficiencies

Technical Skills

  • CAD/CAM & simulation
  • Iterative design & analysis
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Programming
  • Documentation
  • UI/UX Design

Soft Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Quick learning aptitude
  • Creative problem-solving

Software

  • Fusion 360
  • MATLAB and Simulink
  • Python, C, C#
  • Unity & Blender
  • Google & Microsoft Suites
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript