Managing Director

• Sep 2019 - Present

Director & Co-Founder

• Jun 2021 - Present

Director & Co-Founder

• Jan 2020 - Present

Director & Co-Founder

• Mar 2019 - Present

Founder & Director

• Jun 2019 - Present

Head of Innovation

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2019

Public ambassador for Lightfoot, member of the Senior Management Team, and responsible for instigating and leading all grant-funded, collaborative and innovation projects to drive the business forward in line with our business strategy. An incredibly fulfilling role, getting to work with world-leading partners in both industry and academia.

Head of Engagement

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

Created and grew the team responsible for ensuring users of Lightfoot get the absolute best experience and maximum value possible. This included recruiting strategic partners for Lightfoot to give customers the rewards they deserve for being the UK's smoothest, greenest, cleanest, and safest drivers.

Programme Manager

• Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

As a leader in the Connected Car / Vehicle global technology sector, Lightfoot attracted significant support from the UK government. My role included managing the funded projects that drove the business growth - and helped Lightfoot strengthen the UK's position as a global innovator.

Programme Manager

• Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

Project management, client/customer engagement, marketing and business proposition development for Ashwoods Electric Motors.

Senior Applications Engineer

• Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

Designing, building and testing hybrid and electric automotive drive systems to fulfill client requirements. Also involved in the development of new hybrid and electric vehicle technologies in a number of Technology Strategy Board (TSB) led projects.

Deputy Development Manager

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

Working with the Ashwoods team to move them forward in their current market, and potential new markets, by developing their products, systems, and procedures in order to bring the company through its next exciting level of growth.

Electrical Design & Commissioning Engineer

• Mar 2009 - Sep 2012

Responsible for producing electrical designs and documentation, providing engineering support to assembly, and providing international commissioning support at client's sites in various countries around the world. Design work includes Design Specifications and Control Philosophies, electrical Single Line, schematics and termination drawings, communications infrastructure, SCADA and telemetry systems, electrical design calculations, Bills Of Material and schedules such as cable schedules, in addition to liaising with clients and suppliers. Show less

Graduate M&E Engineer

• Aug 2006 - Feb 2009

Responsible for producing electrical and mechanical designs including; Functional Design Specifications and Control Philosophies, electrical Single Line and termination drawings, inter-site communications, SCADA and telemetry systems, electrical design calculations, as well as various project documents and schedules, liaising with clients and suppliers, and assisting in site surveys and inspections. Relocated to Dublin for 7 months to oversee & lead the electrical & controls commissioning of a multi-million Euro, EU funded industrial project. Other responsibilities included: Fire Warden: Trained in Evacuation Procedures PAT Tester: Responsible for testing all office equipment and maintaining PAT records. Science and Engineering Ambassador: Representing the company at local education events. Show less

Owner

• Oct 2003 - Sep 2006

I started and ran this web design and hosting business to help pay my way through university - helping small businesses build and host websites to boost their online presence, sales and brand. I started and ran this web design and hosting business to help pay my way through university - helping small businesses build and host websites to boost their online presence, sales and brand.

Site Labourer

• May 2000 - Aug 2006

Part Time (Holiday Periods). Responsibilities included: Labouring, assisting with site management whilst the Foreman was on leave, and collecting tools and materials from suppliers. Part Time (Holiday Periods). Responsibilities included: Labouring, assisting with site management whilst the Foreman was on leave, and collecting tools and materials from suppliers.

Parts & Car Audio Salesman

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

Car Audio Salesman and Parts Desk Salesman. Car Audio Salesman and Parts Desk Salesman.

Work Experience

• Apr 1999 - Apr 1999

This involved examining the way the company used CAD and CNC Machines, and provided first insight into electrical testing and repair. This involved examining the way the company used CAD and CNC Machines, and provided first insight into electrical testing and repair.