Experience

Energy Systems Catapult

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant Engineer

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  At Energy Systems Catapult I work on a variety of projects related to decarbonisation using my engineering and mathematical modelling experience to ensure that projects are delivering high quality insights that help stakeholders make informed choices on their decarbonisation journeys. I initially worked on the ETI's Smart Systems and Heat Programme leading the technical and modelling team who developed and used the EnergyPath Networks tool. We used this tool to support us in developing Local Area Energy Plans in partnership with Local Authorities and other stakeholders such as Distribution Network Operators and Gas Network Operators across the UK. These strategies take a whole systems approach considering gas, electricity and heat energy vectors along with a focus on selection of the most appropriate technologies to provide heat to buildings, the options for retrofit to reduce demand and improve comfort and electrification of transport. Supporting analyses consider social benefits (health, jobs etc.) that can be realised alongside energy system decarbonisation. Since that time my focus has been on a variety of projects focussed mainly on local energy systems This has included developing the methodology to produce a Local Energy Asset Representation as part of the Catapult’s ERIS programme which uses a wide variety of local and national data sets to understand the energy system in a local area; the ITEG project considering deployment of tidal generation and hydrogen electrolysers on Orkney from a whole systems perspective; the Modern Energy Partners project which developed and trialled a process to produce decarbonisation pathways for large government owned sites spread across NHS, MOD and MOJ estates and other projects such as working with SMEs as part of ESC's Energy Launchpad International. Show less



Energy Technologies Institute

• United Kingdom
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  I am currently working on the ETI's Smart Systems and Heat programme as part of the engineering team. I am involved primarily in development and use of the EnergyPath Networks tool. We will be using this tool to support us in developing local area energy strategies in partnership with Local Authorities and other stakeholders such as Distribution Network Operators and Gas Network Operators across the UK. These strategies will consider gas, electricity and heat energy vectors along with a focus on selection of the most appropriate technologies to provide heat to residential buildings and the options for retrofit to reduce demand and improve comfort. Supporting analyses will consider social benefits (health, jobs etc.) derived from improved energy system designs. Show less

• Strategy Analyst - Transport

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

  Working on both of the ETI's transport programmes (Heavy and Light Duty). I was involved in assessing vehicle technology in the context of the whole energy system. This included analysis of travel behaviour in order to understand the opportunities for new technologies within the legislative environment and tracking of ETI projects in order to ensure that performance targets are met.



Williams Grand Prix Engineering

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

  • Feb 2002 - Nov 2010

  Formula one is a fast moving, demanding technical environment where good inter-personal and communication skills along with quick, accurate work are essential for success. I was involved in development, validation and use of full vehicle and component simulation models as well as suspension geometry modelling and analysis. I worked in many areas including whole car and component design, analysis and development using both physical testing and simulation. I have co-operated with electronics to ensure that electrical systems are matched to operational requirements. I have also developed post-processing software in order to enhance the value of on-car recorded telemetry data and worked on design and specification of whole vehicle and component tests followed by analysis of results and recommendation of subsequent actions. Vehicle dynamics involves the whole car. This means that communication with other departments and outside suppliers as well as presentation of results to different audiences is essential. Show less

• Data Analysis Engineer

  • Jan 1995 - Feb 2001

  A member of the track side engineering team and vehicle dynamics group. Worked on many aspects of race car engineering at the circuit and the factory including track side car suspension setting, chassis data analysis and data analysis software development. Involved in development of control strategies for electro-hydraulic actuation systems. Responsible for garage IT network specification and maintenance. A member of the track side engineering team and vehicle dynamics group. Worked on many aspects of race car engineering at the circuit and the factory including track side car suspension setting, chassis data analysis and data analysis software development. Involved in development of control strategies for electro-hydraulic actuation systems. Responsible for garage IT network specification and maintenance.



Reynard Racing Cars

• United Kingdom
• Automotive

• Design Engineer

  • Sep 1989 - Dec 1994

  Worked on many different projects generally in a team of 3 or less. Work included analysis and design from concept through to detail drawing in all areas including chassis, gearbox, suspension and aerodynamics. Responsible for parts from design, through manufacturing to operation. Involved in both rig and wind tunnel testing as well as finite element stress analysis. Worked on many different projects generally in a team of 3 or less. Work included analysis and design from concept through to detail drawing in all areas including chassis, gearbox, suspension and aerodynamics. Responsible for parts from design, through manufacturing to operation. Involved in both rig and wind tunnel testing as well as finite element stress analysis.


Rolls Royce Motor Cars
• United Kingdom
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee
• Undergraduate Apprentice

  • Sep 1985 - Jun 1989