CV: Space Mission Analysis and Design MSc
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 Date Submitted: | 06-10-2006 |
| Last Modified: | 06-10-2006 (03:23) |
CV
Curriculum Vitae
MSc BSc (Hons)
Date of Birth: 09.03.1984 Nationality: British
EDUCATION
Space Mission Analysis and Design MSc – University of Glasgow, 2005-2006
Subjects studied include: Spacecraft Systems Engineering, Mission Analysis and Design, Spaceflight Dynamics, Advanced Concepts, Space Applications and Advanced Astrodynamics.
Thesis project: Investigating the uplink schedule for the Galileo Navigation Satellite System. The thesis was conducted for VEGA Group PLC at their head office. See Work Experience for more information.
Physics BSc (Hons) 2.ii – University of Warwick, 2002-2005
Thesis project: Modelling the physics of liquid crystals. In this project a classical spin dynamics model of liquid crystals was created working with a partner. The model was programmed using FORTRAN and the simulations were performed using the university’s Centre for Scientific Computing Linux computer cluster.
Nelson and Colne College, 2000-2002
A Level: Physics (A), Mathematics (B), Computing (B)
AS Level: Physics (A), Mathematics (B), Computing (B), Biology (B), Chemistry (C)
Colne Park High School, 1995-2000
GCSE: 9 subjects A* - C
R G Allen and C Thomas Chemistry Trophy 2000
WORK EXPERIENCE
June to September 2006: VEGA Group PLC - Engineering Support to AIVP
I worked at VEGA, as part of the AIVP (assembly, integration and validation platform) team, including writing my MSc thesis. The topic of the thesis was: Investigating the uplink schedule for the Galileo Navigation Satellite System. The aim of the thesis was to produce and validate uplink schedules for Galileo. To do this I created a program in MATLAB which read in ephemeris of the constellation and the locations uplink stations, determined the possible satellite to uplink station connections and then outputted an uplink schedule.
SKILLS
Communication skills: able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups using a variety of styles; able to work alone and as part of a team; able to plan workloads and meet deadlines.
Computing skills: programming in MATLAB, FORTRAN and Pascal; thorough knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office suite; good knowledge of Linux and CAD modelling using Pro-Engineer. Skilled in building and fixing PCs.
Languages: French – basic communication.
Driving Licence: Full clean driving licence
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
I have great enthusiasm for independent cinema and have entered two short film competitions at Warwick University in 2005 and 2006. My entry for the 2006 competition won the best script and best actor awards. At the University of Glasgow I was a member of Glasgow University Student Television Society. This has underlined the importance of and has helped to develop my time management skills, working under pressure to strict deadlines.
I am a keen mountain biker and have built several bikes. I am a member of Glasgow Mountain Bike Club. In 2005 I organised and completed the Tour du Mont Blanc riding through France, Switzerland and Italy.
I have raced a Laser at my local sailing club where I have also acted as Officer of the Day responsible for race organisation and safety. I have RYA powerboat level 2 qualification for manning the rescue boat. I have RYA level 3 qualification for windsurfing.
Other interest include; skiing, hiking, reading and socialising with friends.
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