LOUGHBOROUGHUNIVERSITY

PhD Reliability Engineering (CASE Award sponsored by EPSRC and BAE Systems)

• Doctorate focused on Mathematical Modelling of Reliability Engineering.

• Liaising with BAE Systems Air Systems department to create a commercially applicable software tool capable of analysing Maintenance-Free Operating Periods (MFOPs), an MoD-backed reliability metric. Tool applied to Nimrod aircraft.

• Skills involved: C++ programming, report writing, research of applicable reliability and modelling methods, practical problem-solving and focused communication between academic and industrial interests. Requires self-motivation, tactfulness, awareness of other research activity, focus and hard work.

• Presentations made regularly to research group and industrial supervisors. Research presented at industry-recognised reliability and systems engineering conferences, and published in well-known reliability journal, Reliability Engineering and System Safety.

• Full-time work finishes end of September 2007, thesis expected to be published 2008.

2004-Present

BEng Hons Mathematical Engineering - First Class with Honours

• Awards gained for best degree performance in department and best performance on course.

• Combines the analytical and logical aspects of maths with practical and design application skills involved in engineering. Final Year Project involved creation of a software tool to simulate and expand system Fault Trees and find system reliability figures.

• Areas of focus: mathematics and modelling, core engineering subjects, programming, reliability and simulation.
• IT Skills: C++, Matlab, Maple, AutoCAD, Unigraphics, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Gained 83% for Degree, 85% for Final Year Project.

2001-2004

BACUP & RAWTENSTALLGRAMMAR SCHOOL/ SIXTH FORM

A levels: Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Technology (A), General Studies (A).

AS Level: Further Mathematics (A).

GCSEs: Nine taken: 5 x A*, 3 x A, 1 x B

1994- 2001

ELE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES LTD (Shell STEP Initiative) - Colne, Lancashire

Performed statistical analysis and employed Design of Experiments in order to bring a drilling process under control, and protect commercial interests of company. Worked with the Improvement Team and met with outside contacts to get as much information and progress as possible. Created two reports of findings and recommendations for the managers and directors, one of which was taken to the Turbine Engine company Pratt & Whitney in the USA.

Summer 2003

Senior Examinations Invigilator, Loughborough University

Charged with running a session of 900 main University exam candidates. Duties involved: leading a team of 18 invigilators, setting out desk material, running and supervising exams, checking and reporting issues on candidates with inappropriate conduct or errors on papers, liaising with Exams Office.

2005 - Present

Voluntary Youth Worker, Lee Abbey Youth Camp

For two weeks in August each year, working with a team of 50 young and enthusiastic leaders to run a Christian summer camp for 13-18 year olds. Responsibilities include: supervising cooks team, maintaining a safe camp site, running organised activity sessions, entertainment, pastoral support.

2003 - Present

Course Representative for Mathematical Engineering, Loughborough University

Generated action to solve complications by attending meetings with tutor and communicating problems that arise relating to the course. Organised course socials.

2001 - 2004

Store Assistant, ASDA Stores - Rawtenstall, Lancashire

Maintaining stock levels and price changes. Trained new recruits. Delivered quality customer service.

2001 - 2003

Departmental Prize, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Loughborough University

Awarded for best degree results in Mathematical Sciences department

2004

Worster Prize, Loughborough University

Awarded for best academic performance on Mathematical Engineering course

2003

Shell STEP Initiative Award

Awarded for completion of the 8-week Initiative at ele Advanced Technologies.

2003

A-level Merit Award, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar Sixth Form

Awarded for achieving 3 A's or above at A-level.

2001

GCSE Mathematics Prize

Awarded for achieving top GCSE Mathematics mark in the year.

1999