Tom McNamara
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Ian Brookes FRSA
I've worked alongside Tom from the very outset of his endeavours with FreeUp, from the original idea and thinking about the potential for a product, to development, testing and then the commercial proposition. His hunger, energy and commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solution development is inspirational, from both personal and technical perspectives. He makes stuff happen. Besides being a hugely driven and focused individual, Tom is great company socially, with a warmth, wit and wisdom in abundance, there is never a dull moment when you're with Tom!
Natalie Britton
The ICP in the laboratory had not been providing accurate results. Tom took ownership of the ICP and was determined to fix it. Tom was logical in his work process, identifying the issues and arranging for them to be fixed. He then confirmed the validity of the results by cross referencing with other instruments in the laboratory. T om worked under his own direction but asked for help if required. Tom clearly communicated his progress in a language that I, a non chemist, could understand
Ian Brookes FRSA
I've worked alongside Tom from the very outset of his endeavours with FreeUp, from the original idea and thinking about the potential for a product, to development, testing and then the commercial proposition. His hunger, energy and commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solution development is inspirational, from both personal and technical perspectives. He makes stuff happen. Besides being a hugely driven and focused individual, Tom is great company socially, with a warmth, wit and wisdom in abundance, there is never a dull moment when you're with Tom!
Natalie Britton
The ICP in the laboratory had not been providing accurate results. Tom took ownership of the ICP and was determined to fix it. Tom was logical in his work process, identifying the issues and arranging for them to be fixed. He then confirmed the validity of the results by cross referencing with other instruments in the laboratory. T om worked under his own direction but asked for help if required. Tom clearly communicated his progress in a language that I, a non chemist, could understand
Ian Brookes FRSA
I've worked alongside Tom from the very outset of his endeavours with FreeUp, from the original idea and thinking about the potential for a product, to development, testing and then the commercial proposition. His hunger, energy and commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solution development is inspirational, from both personal and technical perspectives. He makes stuff happen. Besides being a hugely driven and focused individual, Tom is great company socially, with a warmth, wit and wisdom in abundance, there is never a dull moment when you're with Tom!
Natalie Britton
The ICP in the laboratory had not been providing accurate results. Tom took ownership of the ICP and was determined to fix it. Tom was logical in his work process, identifying the issues and arranging for them to be fixed. He then confirmed the validity of the results by cross referencing with other instruments in the laboratory. T om worked under his own direction but asked for help if required. Tom clearly communicated his progress in a language that I, a non chemist, could understand
Ian Brookes FRSA
I've worked alongside Tom from the very outset of his endeavours with FreeUp, from the original idea and thinking about the potential for a product, to development, testing and then the commercial proposition. His hunger, energy and commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solution development is inspirational, from both personal and technical perspectives. He makes stuff happen. Besides being a hugely driven and focused individual, Tom is great company socially, with a warmth, wit and wisdom in abundance, there is never a dull moment when you're with Tom!
Natalie Britton
The ICP in the laboratory had not been providing accurate results. Tom took ownership of the ICP and was determined to fix it. Tom was logical in his work process, identifying the issues and arranging for them to be fixed. He then confirmed the validity of the results by cross referencing with other instruments in the laboratory. T om worked under his own direction but asked for help if required. Tom clearly communicated his progress in a language that I, a non chemist, could understand
Experience
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FreeUP
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United Kingdom
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Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Mar 2017 - Present
Start-up company developing a sensor platform to automate and streamline workflows in the scientific, agricultural and industrial sectors. Start-up company developing a sensor platform to automate and streamline workflows in the scientific, agricultural and industrial sectors.
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The University of Manchester
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Postgraduate Researcher
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
I oversaw the Masters and PhD students and liaised with Dr Blanford to ensure the optimal running of the group. This required a working knowledge of all the disparate research projects in progress and management of logistics such as stock orders and new group member safety inductions.
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PhD in Biomedical Materials
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Sep 2012 - Oct 2016
Research into graphene bioconjugates for biotechnology applications, in addition to work on acoustic wave resonators.
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Murco Petroleum Limited
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Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Lab technician
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Quality control of water lagoons, production streams, and produced fuels. Also assisted in the development of process and analytic methods. Quality control of water lagoons, production streams, and produced fuels. Also assisted in the development of process and analytic methods.
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Lawrenny Arms
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Lawrenny
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Barman
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Front of house and responsible for customer satisfaction, cash handling and managing bookings. Front of house and responsible for customer satisfaction, cash handling and managing bookings.
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Whistler Blackcomb
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Canada
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Recreational Facilities
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400 - 500 Employee
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Roads and Parking.
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Nov 2010 - May 2011
Worked with various departments in the daily operation of the resort. Cleared snow from roads and walkways with machinery, directed traffic, operated mountain lifts, and liaised with police to enable the patrol helicopter to land at the clinic. Worked with various departments in the daily operation of the resort. Cleared snow from roads and walkways with machinery, directed traffic, operated mountain lifts, and liaised with police to enable the patrol helicopter to land at the clinic.
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University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Researcher
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Continued my work into the structure function relationships in the technologically relevant enzyme bilirubin oxidase using X-ray crystallography and electrochemical techniques. Continued my work into the structure function relationships in the technologically relevant enzyme bilirubin oxidase using X-ray crystallography and electrochemical techniques.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
University of Oxford
MChem, Chemistry and Biochemistry -
Tasker Milward
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