Matthew Davies
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DNA Electronics (DNAe)
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United Kingdom
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior R&D Engineer Team Lead
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Senior R&D Engineer
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Apr 2021 - Jan 2023
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Osler Diagnostics
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United Kingdom
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Engineer
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
Osler Diagnostics is a pre-commercial medical technology company developing a novel biosensing approach for a series of point-of-care devices and home use diagnostics. Reporting to Nuno Reis, Head of Innovation, my role involves overseeing a team of production and workshop technicians to create innovative concepts for instrumentation, custom components, mechanical assemblies, sensors and consumables. Using additive manufacturing, laser cutting, injection moulding and CNC machining, my role allows the cross functional R&D teams to very quickly iterate assay workflows that address the technical needs of production and DFMA. Show less
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Engineering Support Specialist
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
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Self-employed
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London, United Kingdom
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Freelance Designer
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Supplying services in graphic design, illustration, industrial design, and product design engineering. I worked with clients in Medical Devices, Events management, and Jewellery design. Client projects included: • Adaptix is a POC medical device start-up developing an innovative Xray technology. During my contract I worked on industrial design of a product enclosure using Solidwork’s and product renders and animations using VRay for Rhino. Further to this a supplied graphic design services, creating infographics showing the Adaptix POC workflow to be used as part EU grant application. • Stacy Lambert design. I designed a series of hand illustrated classical art nouveau barrettes for the costume jewellery market. The designs were translated into 3D CAD using advanced surface modelling techniques in Rhino 3D that would be suitable for wax 3D printing for lost wax and die casting. Show less
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Oxford Product Design Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant Industrial /Product Design Engineer
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Working in a demanding design consultancy in the heart of Oxford, specialising in POC medical devices, Healthcare, PPE, Industrial and Consumer product sectors. Project management, FEA, FMEA and DFMA were all key parts of my role. I played a key contributor in developing and running the prototyping sister company Oxford Rapid Prototyping. • Design ideation, concept sketching, concept modelling and rendering using Keyshot and VRay for Rhino 3D. • Modelling complex parts and assemblies in Solidwork’s for sheet metal, CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, chemical etching, welding fabrication, composite and laminating, plastic injection moulding and additive manufacturing. • Prototype building and testing, design verification and detailed reporting, capturing project deliverables and milestones. • Creating manufacturing packs, BOM and detailed build instructions. Value engineering and manufacturing supply chain management. Working withing ISO9001. • Workshop design and management. Show less
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David Harber
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Concept Creator / Product Industrial Designer Engineer
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Nov 2012 - Jun 2015
Designer at an award-winning sculpture studio for public art and private commissions. I produced conceptual sketch’s, 3d models and environments to be used for manufacturing drawings and photo-realistic presentation. • Producing conceptual sketch's that are used to visually communicate initial ideas to answer design briefs. • Research and development of new materials and manufacturing techniques that could be used in the production of new designs. • Creating 3D CAD models and environment to be used for presentation purposes. Alongside this I product photo realistic renders for client presentations. • I create detailed technical drawing to be used for the fabrication of the product. These will include drawings for outsourced parts and installation documents. • Supporting the technical team in ordering material for fabrication to meet our tight manufacturing deadlines. • Costing. Show less
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Etré creative
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Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Interior Design 2D and 3D design Technician
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May 2012 - Oct 2012
Producing detailed 2D plans, 3D virtual models and renders to be used for customer consultations and marketing campaigns. • Working directly with company director and liaising with clients. • Producing detailed 2D plan and elevation drawings using Draft sight. • Creating 3D virtual models and renders to be used for customer consultations and marketing. • General office and administration duties and onsite interior installation. Producing detailed 2D plans, 3D virtual models and renders to be used for customer consultations and marketing campaigns. • Working directly with company director and liaising with clients. • Producing detailed 2D plan and elevation drawings using Draft sight. • Creating 3D virtual models and renders to be used for customer consultations and marketing. • General office and administration duties and onsite interior installation.
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Design Engine Architects
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architectural Model Maker - Graphic Designer
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
Working with directors, associates, and trainee architects to produce presentations, physical and virtual architectural models, and visualizations. • Working directly alongside directors, associate, and trainee architects to produce presentation and diagrammatical, physical, and virtual architectural models and visualizations. • Researching recent company project history and compiling my findings into a new company profile publication called Design Engines 13. Graphic Design. • Producing graphics to be used in presentations and meetings with clients. • Managing and maintaining model making workshop and materials. Show less
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Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Museum Interactive Designer Engineer
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Dec 2011 - May 2012
Designing, fabricating, installing and maintenance of educational interactive exhibitions. Working to very tight deadlines as part of a dedicated in-house team. • Designing, fabricating, installing and maintenance of educational interactive exhibitions. • Creating 2d drawings in AutoCAD, Rhino 3d, Illustrator and Photoshop, to be used for laser cutting, CNC, vinyl cutting and printed presentation graphics. • Working to very tight deadlines as part of a dedicated team. Designing, fabricating, installing and maintenance of educational interactive exhibitions. Working to very tight deadlines as part of a dedicated in-house team. • Designing, fabricating, installing and maintenance of educational interactive exhibitions. • Creating 2d drawings in AutoCAD, Rhino 3d, Illustrator and Photoshop, to be used for laser cutting, CNC, vinyl cutting and printed presentation graphics. • Working to very tight deadlines as part of a dedicated team.
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DAUPHIN RESTORATION LIMITED
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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Museum Display Designer Engineer (Project Manager)
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May 2010 - Oct 2011
Manufacturing exhibition display solution to meet client specifications & managing project timelines to ensure efficient delivery and productivity. • Restoration of precious objects. • Design, assembly, and installation of interface controllable LED Exhibition Lighting systems. • Manufacturing exhibition display solution to meet client specifications. • Machining of complex component in Acrylic, Steel, Brass, Copper, and Aluminium. (Mill, Lathe, Table Saw, Acrylic Bonding, Polishing, Spray Finishing, Soldering, Welding) • Working independently and managing time to ensure efficient delivery and productivity. Managing daily project progress and allocating tasks to workshop staff. • General Administration, Ordering Materials and Tools, Record keeping and Client Consultations. Show less
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City of Oxford College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adult and Community Learning Life Sculpture Tutor
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Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
Teacher of human anatomy and sculpting techniques on a unique program of techniques used in the television and film industry. Sourcing, ordering and purchasing materials to be used in taught sessions, creating lesson plans and assessing students progress.
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Graphic Design Tutor
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
NVQ Level Graphic Design tutor. Teaching graphic design principals and sketchbook development to students aged 16-18 years in preparation for university applications.
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Magdalen College, University of Oxford
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design and Technology Technician
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Introducing new materials and developing construction methods to be used in the class room through demonstrations and student participation. Guiding students on machine operation and health and safety guidelines. Introducing new materials and developing construction methods to be used in the class room through demonstrations and student participation. Guiding students on machine operation and health and safety guidelines.
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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Model Designer & Mount-maker
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Mar 2009 - Sep 2009
Designing & manufacture of complex museum grade display solutions & educational model exhibits in collaboration with Ashmolean curators and conservators. Designing & manufacture of complex museum grade display solutions & educational model exhibits in collaboration with Ashmolean curators and conservators.
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Curvature Group Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Modelmaker
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
Model engineering for aircraft, military & marine industries. Clients include Airbus, Virgin Airlines and Sunseeker to name a few. Model engineering for aircraft, military & marine industries. Clients include Airbus, Virgin Airlines and Sunseeker to name a few.
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Amalgam Modelmaking
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Modelmaker
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Feb 2007 - Mar 2007
University work experience placement. Manufacture of prototypes for visual merchandising and industrial green energy applications. University work experience placement. Manufacture of prototypes for visual merchandising and industrial green energy applications.
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Technician
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Nov 2006 - Jan 2007
Manufacturing and preparing rigs and Special Effects equipment. Skills including: Planning and Time Management, Project Management, Inventory, Sourcing Materials, Welding, Metal Finishing, Tool Maintenance Manufacturing and preparing rigs and Special Effects equipment. Skills including: Planning and Time Management, Project Management, Inventory, Sourcing Materials, Welding, Metal Finishing, Tool Maintenance
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Education
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Arts University Bournemouth
BA (hons), Modelmaking -
Oxpen's College
AVCE - Double Award, Art & Design -
Oxpen's College
City & Guilds, Mixed media & Ceramics