Technical Director

• Sep 2020 - Present

Helping scientists and the medical profession look after cellsPlaner Ltd has been helping hospitals, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and the ART industry with safe storage and preservation of medical and biological specimens for over 40 years.We work closely with a number of sectors to understand their needs and to develop and source high quality, reliable equipments conforming to ISO and Medical Device standards and, where appropriate, assist with compliance, including 21 CFR Pt 11.Sectors:• Human IVF• Animal IVF• Transgenic research• Stem cell researchWith distributors and service agents in over 70 countries, Planer’s range of programmable freezers, vessels, benchtop incubators, alarms, monitoring systems and sample tracking software assists in the safe storage, transport and preservation of medical and biological materials:-• Controlled rate freezers• Benchtop incubators• Monitoring and alarm systems• Sample Tracking software Show less

Engineering Manager

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

Application Engineer

• Feb 2018 - Present

Empowering engineers to unlock next-level performance in 3D printing.* Multi-material printing (allocation of materials on a voxel-by-voxel basis)* Functional material gradients (smooth changes in material property)* Topology optimisation* Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)https://www.additiveflow.com/wordpress/?page_id=203

Director Of Engineering

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

Additive Flow’s design software and consultancy enables product developers and engineers to increase performance and sustainability while reducing development time & cost - by making the most of the rapidly growing potential of new materials and advanced manufacturing. Our platform enables single and multi-material exploration of new compositions, and optimises material selection based on functional requirements within the CAD model through multi-physics simulations. We work with leading organisations looking to accelerate innovation and unlock value for their customers while maximising the environmental impact of their products. See less Show less

Principal Engineer

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2019

Analytical instruments for petrochemical processing and research. Secretary of the Energy Institute Test Method Standardisation Standing Committee on Flammability (SC-B4) Responsible for development of new instruments from concept to completion: * Overall instrument concept * Mechanical design * Software GUI design * Testing, prototype assembly * Instrument ergonomics, aesthetics * project management. Lead Engineer on PM-93 (Automatic Pensky Martens flashpoint tester), ARV (Air Release Value for Lubricants) Series 3 & Series 8 (small scale flashpoint) Show less

Design Development Engineer

• Feb 2006 - Apr 2011

Project Lead: FAB12 Fully Automated Aligner Wafer Bonder: * Cassette - cassette wafer bonder * 150-300mm wafers (SMIF & FOUP cassette) * In-situ alignment and activation chemistry. Technical Lead: Device Packaging * Innovative Wafer Level Packaging Solutions * Implanted medical devices * Smart Systems, IC's/MEMS for harsh environments. * WLP with heterogeneous materials Research Activities: Wafer level packaging, implanted devices, microabrasive blasting, CMP, low temperature direct bonding Show less

Design Development Engineer

• Dec 2002 - Jan 2006

I developed and patented thin film power resistor elements using doped NiCr on Aluminium Nitride Designed high voltage vacuum circuit breakers and switchgear for the rail industry Managed RoHS Compliance program for legacy product range I developed and patented thin film power resistor elements using doped NiCr on Aluminium Nitride Designed high voltage vacuum circuit breakers and switchgear for the rail industry Managed RoHS Compliance program for legacy product range

Associate

• 2000 - 2002

I developed a versatile and configurable arena seating product range shortlisted for Wembley stadium. I designed bespoke seating solutions for the Royal Albert Hall, Ocean music venue Hackney, and an Odeon art deco restoration in Peterborough I developed a versatile and configurable arena seating product range shortlisted for Wembley stadium. I designed bespoke seating solutions for the Royal Albert Hall, Ocean music venue Hackney, and an Odeon art deco restoration in Peterborough

Associate

• Sep 1999 - Jun 2000

I led a project developing automated window opening hardware for the home automation and mobility markets I was a member of the Building Research Establishment Standards Committee I led a project developing automated window opening hardware for the home automation and mobility markets I was a member of the Building Research Establishment Standards Committee