Cara Cooper
Member Board Of Trustees at Romsey Mill- Claim this Profile
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German Limited working proficiency
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British Sign Language Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Chartered Engineer
Engineering CouncilOct, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Certified ScrumMaster
Scrum AllianceSep, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Romsey Mill
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board Of Trustees
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Nov 2018 - Present
Romsey Mill is a charity committed to overcoming disadvantage, challenging injustice and promoting social inclusion with young people, children and families. Each year, we work with over 2,000 individuals and families, from Cambridge city and across areas of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Our work is long term, relational and needs-led. We work with participants to develop their skills and to enable their progress towards training, work and positive involvement in the community. I am a member of the board of trustees and sit on committees focused on the Program we offer, as well as Fundraising and Communications. Show less
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Independant Photographer
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Apr 2017 - Present
I love taking photographs of beautiful landscapes, especially at sunset and sunrise, as well as experimenting with close up photography of flowers and natural surfaces. My photographs come from a range of locations, from my base in Cambridge, around the UK and further afield. I am focused on sharing beautiful images through high quality prints, canvases and cards. I love taking photographs of beautiful landscapes, especially at sunset and sunrise, as well as experimenting with close up photography of flowers and natural surfaces. My photographs come from a range of locations, from my base in Cambridge, around the UK and further afield. I am focused on sharing beautiful images through high quality prints, canvases and cards.
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Team Consulting Limited
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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Medical Device Consultant
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2021
I am a part of the electronics and software group at Team. I get involved in client medical device and IVD development projects across all stages of device development as a project manager and technical lead. This includes early concept development and requirements definition, proof of principle and prototype phases and testing and manufacture. I have expertise in developing software as a medical device and the regulatory framework that is required to do this, as well as an interest in the ever growing medical mobile applications sector and connected devices. Show less
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Engineer
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
As a Design Lead at Clinical Engineering Innovation I was responsible for projects to take clinician ideas and turn them into concepts and products with full technical file support with an ISO 13485 approved quality system. I was also responsible for supporting grant funding applications and presentations and successfully achieved funding for multiple projects. • Class IIa active therapeutic hearing device (https://hearglueear.wordpress.com/) – horizontal innovation project to transition a consumer product into an approved medical device for use with children with temporary conductive hearing loss. • Class III internal prosthetic device development – providing regulatory expertise and technical file documentation during early stage proof of principle scientific work. I took on additional responsibility to reinvigorate the External Consultancy offering of the hospital, providing paid for access to clinical staff, facilities and Key Opinion Leaders. I negotiated rates, set up legal terms and conditions and raised income to support NHS innovation projects. https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/clinical-engineering-innovation Show less
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PA Consulting Group
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Switzerland
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Consultant
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2018
Medical Device Engineer specialising in developing firmware and application software for a range of products. I am experienced in Agile development and have an interest in applying it within regulatory frameworks and the interface between software and electronics design. I have successfully delivered a 4 month piece of medial device developent in a team of 15 people as the project manager.I work across a range of projects, from concept design to development ready for regulatory submission and have experience in:Project Scoping and market researchRequirements captureRunning Agile development teams (SCRUMMaster)Documentation and Process generation and control for CE and Medical Device ComplianceDeveloping software under ISO13485 and ISO62304C# algorithmic programmingVisual C# GUI designEmbedded C for consumer product developmentC++ development for prototype electronics for medical devices, including using Arduino platformsPython development for testing and GUI creationA key project I was involved with developed a C# class IIB medical device algorithm which is now in use in the UK and US. I developed the software, ensuring agile and TDD processes were followed and ensured compliance with ISO 13485 and the MDD. I created technical file documentation to assist in CE marking and FDA approval for the client. Show less
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Consultant Analyst
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Software Engineer with an interest in the medical devices sector and the interface between software and electronics design.A key project I was involved with developed a C# class IIb medical device algorithm which is now in use in the UK and US. I developed the software, ensuring agile and TDD processes were followed and compliance with ISO 13485. I created technical file documentation to assist in CE marking and FDA approval for the client.I have worked across a range of projects at PA including:Project Scoping and market researchRequirements capture for a variety of projectsEmbedded C programming for consumer appliances using Agile methodologiesAdministering Agile development teams (certified SCRUMMaster)Creating and maintaining documentation for consumer and medical productsDatabase design and implementation for maintaining test resultsEMC testing of consumer electronicsCircuit development and testing for a radio communications deviceC# algorithmic programmingDocumentation development for CE assessment Show less
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Analyst
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
Electronics and Software Engineering.On a team developing embedded C software for a consumer appliance using Agile methodologies. Prepared documentation including testing procedures to take software to assessment for CE marking and external validation.I have also designed and tested electronics for radio and consumer applications and undertaken scoping and research exercises for clients.
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Trustee/Director
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2016
I am a member trustee and director for OneSound (O&S Music Ltd) which is a national charity. OneSound is a National Christian Youth Choir and Orchestra who perform around the country. I lead the communications team to ensure we effectively share information amongst our members, Friends and external audiences. www.onesound.org.uk I am a member trustee and director for OneSound (O&S Music Ltd) which is a national charity. OneSound is a National Christian Youth Choir and Orchestra who perform around the country. I lead the communications team to ensure we effectively share information amongst our members, Friends and external audiences. www.onesound.org.uk
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Q2 Limited
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Cara has designed two pieces of software for Q2. The first project involved designing and writing a database to process and interpret large quantities of data. The second project involved designing wire-frame layouts of the user interface for a new piece of software. Both systems are now continuing in development and the first project is now in use by several clients. Cara has designed two pieces of software for Q2. The first project involved designing and writing a database to process and interpret large quantities of data. The second project involved designing wire-frame layouts of the user interface for a new piece of software. Both systems are now continuing in development and the first project is now in use by several clients.
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Student Intern
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
During an 8 week placement Cara developed a demonstration case for a new piece of technology which simulates nodes in an automotive network. By learning how the CAN bus works and integrating Vector technology with client's automotive hardware, an explanatory demonstration was created. Cara was also given the opportunity to demonstrate this technology at a conference after the placement. During an 8 week placement Cara developed a demonstration case for a new piece of technology which simulates nodes in an automotive network. By learning how the CAN bus works and integrating Vector technology with client's automotive hardware, an explanatory demonstration was created. Cara was also given the opportunity to demonstrate this technology at a conference after the placement.
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Student Intern
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
Cara conducted a feasibility into whether an existing software system should be updated or re-written. This involved independently learning a new programming language (C#) and analysing how the current system interacted with a range of hardware. Cara conducted a feasibility into whether an existing software system should be updated or re-written. This involved independently learning a new programming language (C#) and analysing how the current system interacted with a range of hardware.
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Education
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2019 - 2020
University of Cambridge
Post Graduate Certificate, Practical Science Communication -
2008 - 2012
University of Cambridge
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Engineering for the Life Sciences -
2008 - 2012
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Engineering for the Life Sciences -
2006 - 2008
The Sixth Form College, Solihull
A Levels, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computing and AS German -
2001 - 2006
Arden Secondary School
GCSEs
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