Experience

Headlight AI

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & CEO

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  London, United Kingdom I co-founded Headlight AI towards the end of 2017 to develop next-generation sensing and data processing solutions for extreme environments. The business now focuses on the inspection and mapping of challenging subterranean environments such as underground tunnels, sewers, and culverts predominantly across the water and wastewater industry, but also applicable across the Utilities, Rail, Mining and Construction industries. We develop our own technologies whilst also adopting the latest… Show more I co-founded Headlight AI towards the end of 2017 to develop next-generation sensing and data processing solutions for extreme environments. The business now focuses on the inspection and mapping of challenging subterranean environments such as underground tunnels, sewers, and culverts predominantly across the water and wastewater industry, but also applicable across the Utilities, Rail, Mining and Construction industries. We develop our own technologies whilst also adopting the latest advancements in sensing and deep learning, specifically to overcome the perception and localisation challenges of inspecting such critical infrastructure. If you want to learn more about our products and services and how we may help you then please contact me directly or go to www.headlight.ai for more information. Show less



Radar Consultants Limited

• Business Consulting and Services

• Lead R&D Consultant and Director

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  London, United Kingdom I founded Radar Consultants and I'm the leading R&D consultant at the company, where I help technology companies across the UK with R&D funding. The company provides R&D tax credit and relief services to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK, as well as up-to-date advice on obtaining R&D grants.



Imperial College London

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plastic Electronics Researcher (MRes and PhD)

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2018

  South Kensington, London I researched novel materials and processes for the field of plastic electronics; which involves the use of organic (carbon based) materials for electronic applications. My focus was on optoelectronic materials, and my first year of research led to a MRes in Plastic Electronics. The following years involved research that led to a PhD from the Physics department at Imperial College London. My research project investigated new light emitting materials for organic light emitting diodes… Show more I researched novel materials and processes for the field of plastic electronics; which involves the use of organic (carbon based) materials for electronic applications. My focus was on optoelectronic materials, and my first year of research led to a MRes in Plastic Electronics. The following years involved research that led to a PhD from the Physics department at Imperial College London. My research project investigated new light emitting materials for organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), and was a multi-disciplinary project involving chemistry, photophysics, material science, and optoelectronics. My project is connected to the Centre for Plastic Electronics (CPE), of which further information can be found at www3.imperial.ac.uk/plasticelectronics. Show less



Entrepreneur First

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 400 - 500 Employee

• EF9 Cohort Member

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  London, United Kingdom At EF I researched different business concepts and strategies based on my background and experience. It is where I met my amazing co-founder, Puneet Chhabra, and formed Headlight AI Limited (www.headlight.ai). If you are looking for a co-founder and want to start an enterprise that can positively change the world, I highly recommend that you apply to EF (www.joinef.com).



Outsmart Insight

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  London, United Kingdom At Outsmart Insights, I worked part-time (via a crowd sourcing model) to assist in critical research and analysis of scientific and technological data from the public domain, primarily working on projects that relate to light emission or light based sensing. I have worked on several types of project, with the aim of assessing various technologies (from proof of concept phase, through to commercial applications) in order to provide insight to clients. They are then able to make informed… Show more At Outsmart Insights, I worked part-time (via a crowd sourcing model) to assist in critical research and analysis of scientific and technological data from the public domain, primarily working on projects that relate to light emission or light based sensing. I have worked on several types of project, with the aim of assessing various technologies (from proof of concept phase, through to commercial applications) in order to provide insight to clients. They are then able to make informed decisions about their future research and development (R&D) activities. Show less



Leyton

• France
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research & Development Consultant

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Hammersmith, London This role was similar to my previous role as a Research and Development Consultant, but the seniority of the position represented a higher level of knowledge of the R&D tax credit and relief scheme. I was also responsible for training team members, conducting interviews for new candidates, assisting business development activities, developing new internal processes to improve the team's efficiency, and for reviewing and assessing the work of other team members.

• Research & Development Consultant

  • Jun 2011 - May 2013

  Hammersmith, London I assisted companies (both SMEs and large companies) in claiming R&D tax relief or credits from HMRC by providing a scientific and financial evaluation of the projects undertaken by the companies. This included: - Identifying R&D activities and the associated eligible costs through investigative interviews with directors and technical leads - Preparing technical documentation to describe the relevant R&D activities and expenditure to support the claim - Project management to ensure… Show more I assisted companies (both SMEs and large companies) in claiming R&D tax relief or credits from HMRC by providing a scientific and financial evaluation of the projects undertaken by the companies. This included: - Identifying R&D activities and the associated eligible costs through investigative interviews with directors and technical leads - Preparing technical documentation to describe the relevant R&D activities and expenditure to support the claim - Project management to ensure claims were submitted within specific timelines and prior to official deadlines - Providing support to clients in regards to the relevant legislation and any changes to the R&D tax scheme I primarily worked within the following industries: - Chemical Manufacturing - Polymers, Coatings and Adhesives - Recycling and Waste Management - Pharmaceuticals - Biotechnology - Food and Nutrition - Mechanical Engineering - Agriculture and Horticulture I was also involved in business development meetings to generate new opportunities for Leyton, and in providing internal training on the R&D tax scheme and particular fields of science and technology.

• Telemarketing Executive

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Hammersmith, Leyton In this role I contacted prospective clients (operating within a range of industries) to develop new business opportunities and to promote HMRC's R&D tax relief/credit scheme. This included marketing Leyton's services and providing an overview of the different schemes available to companies within the UK. The main aim of the role was to establish whether there were any potential opportunities for the companies to claim R&D tax relief or credits, and to set-up business meetings with key… Show more In this role I contacted prospective clients (operating within a range of industries) to develop new business opportunities and to promote HMRC's R&D tax relief/credit scheme. This included marketing Leyton's services and providing an overview of the different schemes available to companies within the UK. The main aim of the role was to establish whether there were any potential opportunities for the companies to claim R&D tax relief or credits, and to set-up business meetings with key decision makers to further investigate the opportunities.



AstraZeneca

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Chemist

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2009

  Avlon I worked within AstraZeneca's Process Research and Development (PR&D) department, developing new synthetic routes and processes for drug intermediates or drug candidates. This required the analysis of a variety of important scale up principles for chemical processes, including throughput, safety, and environmental considerations. It was important to have a broad knowledge in chemical synthesis, analytic techniques, environmentally friendly processes, in addition to basic concepts in chemical… Show more I worked within AstraZeneca's Process Research and Development (PR&D) department, developing new synthetic routes and processes for drug intermediates or drug candidates. This required the analysis of a variety of important scale up principles for chemical processes, including throughput, safety, and environmental considerations. It was important to have a broad knowledge in chemical synthesis, analytic techniques, environmentally friendly processes, in addition to basic concepts in chemical engineering and the economic viability of chemical manufacturing processes. The major projects I was involved in included developing new processes for scaling up or scaling out synthetic reactions in microwave reactors, and an investigation into new scale up processes for one of the company's major selling drugs. During my time at the company, I contributed to the following publications: - The application of Stop-Flow Microwave Technology to Scaling-Out SnAr Reactions Using a Soluble Organic Base (Marafie, J., A.; Moseley, J. D.; Org. Biomol. Chem., 2010, 8, 2219–2227) - A Commercial Continuous Flow Microwave Reactor Evaluated for Scale-Up (Bergamelli, F.; Iannelli, M; Marafie, J. A.; Moseley, J. D.; Org. Process Res. Dev., 2010, 14, 926–930) Show less