📚 Education
University of Leeds 2020 - 2024
MEng Mechatronics and Robotics - 2:1 (68.2%)
Key Achievements
- 3rd year dissertation - 74%
- 4th year dissertation - 76%
- 4th year average - 75%
Sandringham School 2016 - 2018
- A Levels: Maths - A*, Further Maths - B, Physics - B
GCSEs 2014 - 2016
- 10 GCSEs including Maths and English
🛠️ Projects
Hand Rehabilitation End Effector Robot October 2023 - May 2024
4th year dissertation team project. Focused on achieving impedance control and UDP communication between microcontroller, Unity game engine and Simulink.
Key Skills:
ControlC++UDPSimulinkUnity
CAM Automation June 2023 - September 2023
Developed a Python program to transform vector images into G-code for efficient pocket clearing operations, intended for personalized engraving applications at scale.
Key Skills:
PythonGcodeCADCAM
Hand Rehabilitation Exoskeleton October 2022 - May 2023
3rd year dissertation project. Designed and manufactured a hand exoskeleton with custom force sensors, established Bluetooth communication between hardware and Unity game engine.
Key Skills:
CADCAMControlC++UnityPython
💼 Work History
🔨 Carpenter - Self Employed (Hertfordshire) July 2023 - Current
- Designed and built fitted furniture using parametric CAD models.
- Managed client projects from design to completion.
Key Skills:
TeamworkProject ManagementCADClient Relations
🏗️ Construction - Peppermint Events July 2022 - Sept 2022
- Built and dismantled bars at festivals across the UK.
- Collaborated with teams to solve challenges on-site.
Key Skills:
Problem SolvingTeamworkCommunication
🔧 Maintenance - HIIT Kitchen May 2020 - Sept 2020
- Maintained packaging machinery and conducted general warehouse repairs.
- Gained experience in a fast-paced environment.
Key Skills:
TroubleshootingProblem SolvingTeamwork
🏨 Hotel Assistant - Inghams Dec 2019 - March 2020
- Assisted with food service, bartending, and cleaning in a French ski resort.
- Adapted to multiple roles, working within a close team.
Key Skills:
Customer ServiceTeamworkCommunication
💻 Technical Skills
🔠 Programming Languages
C++/C: Embedded systems.Python: Automation and data analysis.Verilog HDL: Digital design and verification.
🎨 CAD/CAM Software
Fusion 360: Parametric modelling and automation using Python.FreeCAD: Open-source design and Python scripting.Solidworks: Parametric modelling and analysis.
🛠️ Development Tools
ROS: Simulation and deployment of robotic systems.Simulink: Control system modelling.Git: Version control & collaboration.
🏭 Manufacturing Experience
📚 Background
- Self-taught CAM skills using hobbyist equipment.
- Experience in both additive and subtractive manufacturing.
🖨️ Additive Manufacturing
- FDM 3D printing with various materials and printers.
- Design optimization for 3D printing.
⚙️ Subtractive Manufacturing
- CNC routing experience with soft materials.
- Laser cutting design & operation.
🤝 Volunteering
🏑 Charity Hockey Tournament
- Organized and led a tournament with 50+ participants.
- Raised £1900+ for Prostate Cancer UK.
🎯 Personal Interests
🏑 Hockey
- I’ve played hockey all my life growing up, through University and now for St Albans Hockey club. Hockey has been a great way to stay active and socialize.
⛳ Golf
- I find golf to be a great way of socializing with friends and enjoy the process of improving.
🏃♂️ Running
- I enjoy running and find that run clubs are a great way of meeting new people.
📋 References
Academic Reference
Dr. Tim Amsdon
Leeds Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
[email protected]
Employer Reference
Rob Ashman
HIIT Kitchen
[email protected]