Experience

Optalysys

• United Kingdom
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Applications

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  As VP of applications at Optalysys, my remit is to provide strategic guidance and input as we navigate the exceptionally broad range of use-cases for our ultra-fast photonic computing hardware. I merge a strong focus on technical detail with awareness of commercial trends into insight that helps to guide our product design, marketing and technical development.As the business is expanding, I am also responsible for onboarding and managing incoming applications engineers and identifying tasks and deliverables that directly support our commercial objectives. I also take an extremely active role in investment discussions and communicating with stakeholders, subcontractors and the public. Show less

• Applications Engineer

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  As a member of the applications team at Optalysys, my role is to develop mathematical models and use-cases for novel hardware designed by Optalysys. The core purpose of this hardware is to accelerate computing by leveraging Fourier optics to perform a mathematical function called the Fourier transform at previously unimaginable speeds. Fourier transforms are one of the most important data analysis tools in mathematics, physics, and engineering, and are applied across a vast range of fields and applications. This means that I am frequently required to jump into different areas of technology and research. My day to day goals are twofold: First, to create and execute projects that allow us to test, benchmark, and develop the performance of cutting-edge optical computing technology. Second, to discuss and collaborate with academic and industrial stakeholders as to the potential future uses of the technology, and where the greatest benefits may lie. Show less



University of Leeds

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postgraduate Student

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2020

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BRENNTAG COLOURS LIMITED

• Halifax, United Kingdom

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2010

  I began working at Brenntag Colours Ltd (formerly Albion Colours) as a laboratory technician in early 2008 until my departure to begin my university career in September 2010. My role was to perform colorimetry quality control testing of various dyestuffs in paint, plastic and foil applications, complete quality control reports, and produce marketing materials to showcase the range of products available. I began working at Brenntag Colours Ltd (formerly Albion Colours) as a laboratory technician in early 2008 until my departure to begin my university career in September 2010. My role was to perform colorimetry quality control testing of various dyestuffs in paint, plastic and foil applications, complete quality control reports, and produce marketing materials to showcase the range of products available.



Subway

• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sandwich Artist

  • 2007 - 2008

  My main duties involved food preparation, cash handling through use of POS till systems, adhering to store sanitation standards and maintaining excellent customer service, especially during periods of high volume. My main duties involved food preparation, cash handling through use of POS till systems, adhering to store sanitation standards and maintaining excellent customer service, especially during periods of high volume.



McDonald's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Restaurant Crew Member

  • 2004 - 2007

  As a crew member I worked as part of a team in a fast paced restaurant environment. My main responsibilities included food preparation, maintaining excellent customer service, stock management, cash handling through use of POS till systems and ensuring the store met sanitation standards. As a crew member I worked as part of a team in a fast paced restaurant environment. My main responsibilities included food preparation, maintaining excellent customer service, stock management, cash handling through use of POS till systems and ensuring the store met sanitation standards.