Experience

CoMind

• United Kingdom
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Adlens

• United Kingdom
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Systems Engineer

  • May 2019 - Mar 2021

  Adlens is pioneering the development of lenses that change focus like the human eye - enhancing vision in XR, VR and eyewear. Working with an Ophthalmologist to learn and understand the human visual system and stereo visual perception for the research projects below.Vergence Accommodation Conflict (VAC) mitigation - Project lead- Understanding user performance and comfort in a representative Virtual Reality environment with and without adjustable lenses allowing VAC mitigation- System configuration for stereoscopic test rig and developed methods and procedures for testing- Working with an Ophthalmologist to learn and understand the human visual system and stereo visual perceptionAutofocus Glasses - Project lead- Create and academically test the functionality of auto-focusing glasses utilising eye-tracking and adjustable lens technologies- Research, assess and validate test rig components to ensure they meet the system specification- System configuration for prototype glasses- Investigation and test work into eye-tracking for depth estimation of user- Development method to understand latencies of individual components and the system outcome



Advanced Fibreoptic Engineering Ltd

• Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Jan 2018 - May 2019

  AFE combines industry leading optical, fibre optics, mechanical, electronics and software expertise with in-house development capability from design through to qualification and manufacture.- High paced optomechanical design of unique optoelectronic systems from concept, prototyping and testing to mass manufacture.- Using a sequential and non-sequential design and analysis of optical systems in Zemax, with mechanical design in SolidWorks.- Contributed designs towards optical technology patent. - Application of mechanical and optics principles for novel design.- Lab based R&D of micro optic sensing devices.- Specification and sourcing optical components. (e.g. filters, lenses)- Meeting potential & existing suppliers in the far east.- Sourced and instructs use of laser cutter, advisor for 3D printing.- Review existing opto mechanical designs to establish best principles.



Institute of Making (IOM)

• Team Leader & Member Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2018

  The IOM is a research space focusing on materials and material processes. It consists of a unique “materials library,” which houses thousands of interesting materials and an open workshop for UCL staff and students to use. The IOM has been featured on ITV, Channel 4 and the BBC and run open days for the public to learn about fascinating materials and how they are used.Continuation of previous role as member supervisor role with extended responsibilities during weekends.Lead teams of up to 45 volunteers and member supervisors during open days, which attracted up to 2000 visitors.

• Member Supervisor & Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

  Coach members on how to use IOM workshop equipments including laser cutter and 3D printer. During open days demonstrate to public how things are created and workAccomplishments:- Researched and gained insight into exclusive range of cutting edge materials in depth, in order to disseminate to the public during events.- Conducted regular induction workshops to coach groups of up to 30.- Created various prototypes including a portable screen printing station, stand for headphones, minimalistic wallet and many more.



Gowerlabs (University College London)

• Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2017

  Gowerlabs produces functional brain imaging devices for research and healthcare communities. Responsible for the manufacture and delivery of functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) systems. Partner with a team of Electronic and Mechanical Engineers to solve design and mechanical problems to meet standards and enhance user experience.Accomplishments:- Scaled system manufacture from 1 - 2 units per year to 8 units per year increasing repeatability and leading to CE marking.- Developing mechanics for wearable DOT system.- Reduced part manufacturing time up to 10 times through intelligent design and lean manufacturing processes.- Refined parts design process resulting in improved functionality and longevity.- Manufactured more than £2 million in systems under 3 years in a two person manufacturing team.- Managed an operations team to meet the delivery schedule and customer satisfaction.- Represented Gowerlabs at international conferences.



Pitaya design

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • 2008 - 2012

  - Designed corporate logos, promotional banners, leaflets, posters, web graphics and clothing using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.- Created visuals for musical performances for several university charity events and “London Fashion week” using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.



Rolls-Royce

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Year in industry)

  • Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  As part of Continuous Improvement Project Team responsible for refining the existing manufacturing process for the production of class leading tolerance for fan blades and disks for the F136 jet engines used in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.Accomplishments:- Lead a Six Sigma lean green belt improvement project, identifying opportunities for improving a hot forming process on the fan blade, resulting in less frequent tooling replacement, leaner production and cost savings. - Worked on multidisciplinary projects such as evaluating an electrostatic spray system, where the final system was trained to the factory operators.- Audited and assisted the “Gain and Maintain Control” continuous improvement roadmap across the whole F136 fan blade pre-production assembly line.



Mott MacDonald

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Work Experience Intern

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2007

  - Modelled a 3D representation of a school building and tested some emergency evacuation scenarios using basic Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Developed an understanding for how CFD is used by engineers in various situations.



tomtom-design

• Graphic Design Intern

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2006

  - Learned how to implement a range of commercial designs using traditional and digital media, from concept to conclusion, ensuring industry standards and quality were met.