Manager - Engineering Support

• Sep 2022 - Present

Team Leader - Systems Engineering Support

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

Systems Engineering Support

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

Providing trackside technical and engineering support during the build and operation of the McLaren Formula One car. Working within the broader engineering team and directly responsible for the Electrical and Electronic Systems on Car 3 (Daniel Ricciardo) while also working to expand duties to management of the trackside infrastructure team.

Systems Technician

• Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

Car and Trackside Systems Technician with the McLaren Formula One Team.

Systems and Performance Engineer

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

Working as part of the dynamic and race winning team providing both factory and customer systems and software support within multiple top level championships in trackside and workshop environments.Conversant in the use of McLaren ATLAS and System Monitor applications to configure, set up and support all on car systems, ensuring proper calibration and function as well as data analysis.Working with technicians to diagnose hardware and software issues in high pressure, time critical, scenarios.Responsible for the setup and operation of telemetry systems as well as interpreting and analysing the data gathered to provide the Race Engineers with critical race data in a timely manner.Responsible for supporting the team’s radio equipment – including licence acquisition, programming and setup.Involved in improving procedures at both the track and factory.Responsible for the operation of the Damper Dyno to test all race car dampers and perform health checks between events.Used skills in Excel and VB to develop a bespoke life tracking system for monitoring all cars run from the McLaren GT factory.*2016 Blancpain Endurance Cup Drivers and Teams Champions with McLarenGT Customer Team - Garage59*

Engineer and Number One Mechanic

• Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

Responsible for the engineering, preparation and setup of race cars both within the workshop and trackside at National events. My role involved both practical engineering as well as management. I line-managed the full time staff and the duties of our part time contracted staff. Together we prepared, developed and maintained the team’s cars. I was also responsible for managing the duties of the other team members while at race events. This involved preparation of task lists, pre-race procedures, pre-race training of pit activities and disciplines, arranging travel and accommodation, preparation of team transporter, engaging third party suppliers, and researching new and contemporary technologies that will improve the cars' performance.

Engineer (Professional Development Placement)

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

Professional placement to further develop my professional skills in Motorsport Engineering within the front running V8 Supercar team, Ford Performance Racing (ProDrive Australia) - the pinnacle of Australian Motor Racing, and highly regarded the World over.Experience included - Race/Test Engineering,Chassis Setup,Damper and Suspension System Engineering, Sub Assembly, Powertrain Engineering,Component Life Tracking and Cataloging. Professional placement to further develop my professional skills in Motorsport Engineering within the front running V8 Supercar team, Ford Performance Racing (ProDrive Australia) - the pinnacle of Australian Motor Racing, and highly regarded the World over.Experience included - Race/Test Engineering,Chassis Setup,Damper and Suspension System Engineering, Sub Assembly, Powertrain Engineering,Component Life Tracking and Cataloging.

Automotive Test Engineer

• Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

As an Automotive Test Engineer I worked with forefront emissions testing equipment to measure, analyse and process data for multiple high profile clients including Shell Oil and Haymarket Media (WhatCar Magazine). In addition to the installation, operation, maintenance and data interpretation I was also involved in the management aspects of many projects. As an Automotive Test Engineer I worked with forefront emissions testing equipment to measure, analyse and process data for multiple high profile clients including Shell Oil and Haymarket Media (WhatCar Magazine). In addition to the installation, operation, maintenance and data interpretation I was also involved in the management aspects of many projects.

Internal Verification Officer

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

Responsible for the accuracy and relevance of assessments used within the Motorsport Engineering Foundation Degree (Oxford Brookes University).

Engineering Technician

• Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

Working within the Energy Skills Centre. Responsibilities include; Learner and Lecturer Support for apprenticeship programmes (including Rolls Royce Aerospace). Management of well equipped manufacturing machine shop. Equipment maintenance. Stock control of both materials and equipment. Overseer of Health and Safety within the workshop environments.

Race Team Manager

• Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

Manager of the College Race Team - Responsible for the team of students preparing, maintaining and trackside supporting the college's own Radical PR6.

Formula 1 Aerodynamics Internship

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

Passed through several stages of rigorous application process, and ultimately selected for final 20 applicants, from the thousands of initial applicants, for single position on offer. Passed through several stages of rigorous application process, and ultimately selected for final 20 applicants, from the thousands of initial applicants, for single position on offer.

Engineer

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

As an Engineer with Paul Inch Engine Service I was responsible for the remanufacturing of vehicle engines of all types - from complete disassembly and rebuild to individual component inspection, testing and repair. With my motorsport background I was also closely involved with the race engine building and car preparation departments.Short term placement which formed an assessed part of my engineering degree. As an Engineer with Paul Inch Engine Service I was responsible for the remanufacturing of vehicle engines of all types - from complete disassembly and rebuild to individual component inspection, testing and repair. With my motorsport background I was also closely involved with the race engine building and car preparation departments.Short term placement which formed an assessed part of my engineering degree.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

• Jun 2005 - Sep 2010

Worked with, and led, a dynamic team of engineers involved with the installation, maintenance and support of communications infrastructure in both private and public sectors. Experienced with fibre optic termination and testing. Worked with, and led, a dynamic team of engineers involved with the installation, maintenance and support of communications infrastructure in both private and public sectors. Experienced with fibre optic termination and testing.