Career Objectives

 To enter a graduate training programme in science and engineering sector where my initiative, ideas and genuine enthusiasm will ensure my future success and opportunities to take a leading role in the development of aerospace technology and support the expansion of the British aerospace industry as a whole.

Education

2006 – 2009: University of Glasgow, MEng (Honours) Aeronautical Engineering, 1^st Class

Final Year project – Launching a constellation of CubeSats into a Low Earth Orbit

2002 – 2006: St Andrew’s University, BSc (Honours) Astrophysics

Final Year Project - The structure of the Interstellar medium surrounding Lambda Ori 

1996 – 2002: Notre Dame High School

Advanced Higher Maths (B); Higher Physics (A), Chemistry (A), Music (B), Maths (B), English (C);

Intermediate II Physics (A); 8 Standard Grades at Credit level.

Experience

Engineering Assistant(Aug 2009 – Feb 2010)

Clyde Space LtdThe Helix Building, Kelvin Campus, West of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management– maintained communication with customers and ensured products were shipped on time and to required standard
• Managing and dealing with all customer enquiries
• MonitoringStock levels and purchasing parts as required
• Organisingdomestic and international shipments including all relevant documentation
• Responsible for administrative duties within the company
• Solar panel inspection– a very delicate technical procedure

Industrial Placement(Jan 2009 – July 2009)

Clyde Space LtdThe Helix Building, Kelvin Campus, West of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP

Key Activities:

• Completion of final year project:  Launching a constellation of CubeSats into a Low Earth Orbit

This project comprised of 3 topics; detailed review of launch services, launch vehicles and the design of a satellite constellation of CubeSats orbiting the Earth using Matlab software.  The research I found on launch service providers is presented on the Clyde Space website (www.clyde-space.com/spacepedia/launch_service_providers).  My final report detailed all of my findings including an explanation of the code I designed with different analogies for various uses of the data that the constellation collected.

• Technical Advisor for Undergraduate Management students

Appointed by the CEO for this role as I had solid technical knowledge on the concept.  The student team had to devise a business plan for their chosen type of data collection by means of a satellite constellation orbiting the Earth.  I took a leading role in meetings and corresponded via email and through one-to-one conversations with members of the team briefing them on the concept of satellite constellations and different patterns relating to different needs.   

Skills

• I am computer literate and am proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have strong internet skills
• I have a full, clean driving licence
• I have conversational Italian and French
• I have explored  various methods for effective time management using Gantt chartsto plan ahead
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies – both paper-based  and electronic including e-journals
• I have experience of data collection and analysis
• Writing and presenting reportsfor individual and group projects at University
• I have excellent organisational skills which I have demonstrated at Clyde Space but also at University where I held the position as Special Projects Convenor for my hall committee.  This role involved supervising all the convenors on the committee (social, ball, charities) and also organising the seasonal hall events.
• I have first-rate communication skills  

Other Information

• I love playing the violin and attained Grade 5 in this instrument while playing with a local orchestra.
• Keeping fit is important to me and visit the gym regularly.  While at University I was a member of the Athletics team competing in various competitions.
• The main sporting activity I enjoy is hockey.  I have been a member of Hillhead Hockey Club for the past 4 years and I have taken on key responsibilities to assist the operation of the club’s activities.  This included the role of Match Secretary for my team which involves communication with all team members and the opposition contacts to confirm arrangements for each week’s match.
• I enjoy a very active social life and I am happy spending time socialising with family and friends, in a variety of ways