Profile

A hardworking, enthusiastic individual whose interest and enjoyment of engineering related subjects and activities has led to a diverse range of skills, giving the ability to succeed in a team, or as an individual.

Education and Qualifications

• 10/2004 – 07/2008         First Class Honours MEngAerospace Engineering,  Southampton University,

Modules studied include:           

Aerodynamics, Aerothermodynamics, Avionics, Astronautics, CFD, Computing, Dynamics and Control, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanics of Flight, Propulsion, Thermodynamics.

    3^rd Year Individual Project:Design of a propellant delivery system for a gaseous bi-propellant rocket engine and performance evaluation of the rocket.

    4^th Year Group Design Project:Design, development and testing of a Hydrogen Peroxide Rocket Engine.

• 09/1997 – 07/2004        Reading Blue Coat School, Berkshire

   Grades Achieved:

A Level: Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry B

AS Level: Chemistry A, Mathematics A, Physics A, Biology A

                        A* Grades- Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Spanish

                        2 A Grades – DT, music

                        3 B Grades – History, English Language & Literature

Work Experience

September 2008 – Present:

Propulsion Test Engineer for EADS Astrium LTD

• Involves hands on testing of spacecraft chemical and electric propulsion systems at various test facilities around the world
• Writing test procedures for working on spacecraft which are both safe and fully meet the requirements of the customer
• Design, test and evaluation of spacecraft ground support equipment (GSE)
• Fuelling of spacecraft at launch sites in full Biological protection apparatus (SCAPE) and trained in propellant handling (e.g. Propellant loading/offloading, emergency procedures, equipment decontamination)
• Worked on a variety of projects including Telecommunications Spacecraft, Military Spacecraft and Science missions.
• Head of COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) for Astrium’s Propulsion Test department

July 2007 – October 2007:

AQA Researcher

• Learnt how to use numerous research sources to answer questions to a high degree of accuracy.
• Gained experience in working to a tight deadline and good use of time management.

Skills & Achievements

• Computer literate: Matlab, Python, ProDesktop and Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English, with Spanish to a high standard
• Licensed Mobile Elevated Work Platform (Cherry Picker) Operator
• Trained to handle toxic rocket propellants such as Hydrazine and Mixed Oxides of Nitrogen (MON)
• Qualified in the use of Biological Protection suits including breathing apparatus.
• Licensed crane operator.
• Private Pilots Licence with 100 hours experience on numerous aircraft
• Grade 5 saxophone
• Senior Prefect and Head of House at School
• PADI Qualified Scuba Diver
• Represented Great Britain at the Geneva International Tchoukball Tournament.

Activities and Interests

• Flying – Part Owner of Piper Cherokee 160 Aircraft
• Karting – Kart Owner with Karting Licence
• Tchoukball – University Tchoukball Team
• Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society
• Independently visited USA, Turkey, Spain, Caribbean Islands, South Africa, Zanzibar, Tanzania, France, Germany, Greece, Sweden, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Australia, French Guiana, Brazil and Argentina

Referees

Prof X Zhang                                                                        Mr Laurie Gunn

Personal Tutor                                                          35 Huntsman Meadow

Dept Engineering Sciences                                  Ascot

Universityof Southampton                                                Berkshire                                          

Southampton                                                                    SL5 7PS

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