Education
MEng Mechatronics and Robotics - University of Leeds 2020 – 2024
2:1 (68.2%), 4th year average 75%, dissertations 74% and 76%.
A Levels - Sandringham School 2016 – 2018
Maths A*, Further Maths B, Physics B
Work History
Mechatronics Engineer - Reelables March 2025 – Present
Bluetooth tracking label startup. Responsibilities include:
- TwinCAT / Codesys PLC programming
- SolidWorks CAD
- PCB design
Carpenter - Self Employed July 2024 – March 2025
- Designed and built fitted furniture using parametric CAD models
- Managed client projects from design through to completion
Construction - Peppermint Events July 2022 – Sept 2022
- Built and dismantled bars at festivals across the UK.
Maintenance - HIIT Kitchen May 2020 – Sept 2020
- Maintained packaging machinery and conducted general warehouse repairs.
Skills
Programming
Structured Text: TwinCAT, Codesys PLCC / C++: embedded systemsPython: automation, data analysis, CAD scripting
CAD / CAM
SolidWorks: parametric modelling and assembliesFusion 360: parametric modelling, CAM, Python automationFreeCAD: open-source design and scriptingEasyEDA pro: PCB design
Manufacturing
- FDM 3D printing
- CNC routing and laser cutting (design through to operation)
Projects
See Projects for images and detail.
Hand Rehabilitation End Effector Oct 2023 – May 2024
4th year team dissertation. Impedance control with UDP communication between microcontroller, Unity and Simulink. Control C++ UDP Simulink Unity
Hand Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Oct 2022 – May 2023
3rd year dissertation. Designed and manufactured a hand exoskeleton with custom force sensors and Bluetooth comms to a Unity game engine. CAD CAM C++ Unity Python
CAM Automation June – Sept 2023
Python tool to convert vector images to G-code for pocket clearing, intended for engraving at scale. Python G-code CAM