David Ashraf
Merthyr Tydfil,
Summary
A high-achieving and analytically-minded aspiring engineer with a strong academic foundation, including A-Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology. I have balanced a demanding career as an NHS Health Care Assistant with professional success as a signed Recording Artist and Studio Engineer. My background combines clinical high-stakes decision-making with the technical precision of music production and engineering. I am now seeking to transition these skills into the Level 6 Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Safran Seats. I am highly motivated to contribute to the aerospace industry, with a long-term goal of mastering project lifecycles and driving innovation in aircraft interior engineering.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Health Care Assistant | NHS (Stroke Ward & A&E)
Merthyr Tydfil
2021.01 - Current
- Emergency Response: Operates within high-acuity environments (A&E), assisting in the delivery of care under strict clinical protocols and time-critical conditions.
- Technical Monitoring: Responsible for the accurate collection and reporting of patient physiological data; maintaining meticulous documentation where precision is vital to safety.
- Operational Resilience: Successfully managed full-time clinical responsibilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating a high capacity for sustained performance in essential services.
Engineer / Programmer | Jim Abbiss
(Grammy Award Winning Producer)
2017.09 - 2025.12
- Technical Engineering: Collaborated on high-level productions, managing complex signal chains and digital architecture for Grammy Award Winning producer Jim Abbiss.
- Project Delivery: Worked under the rigour of major labels (Universal/Ignition Records), delivering world-class creative assets to strict deadlines, including a placement in the FIFA soundtrack franchise, aswell as multiple BBC RADIO and BBC Television placements.
- Attention to Detail: Applied a meticulous approach to "additional production" and programming, ensuring every component of a project met the highest professional standards.
Education
A-Levels - Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Maths (C)
Merthyr Tydfil College
GCSEs - Maths (A*), English (A), Science (A*), Music (A*) History (A), Welsh (A)
Cyfarthfa High School
Merthyr TydfilSkills
- High-Pressure Reliability: Proven ability to work accurately under pressure, developed through 12-hour shifts in A&E and managing complex technical setups in high-stakes studio environments
- Precision & Accuracy: A "right first time" approach to work, whether monitoring patient vitals in a clinical setting or producing technical assets for global broadcast (BBC/FIFA)
- Dedication & Capacity: Demonstrated high work capacity by balancing frontline NHS roles alongside professional engineering projects and training for a full Ironman
Timeline
Health Care Assistant | NHS (Stroke Ward & A&E)
2021.01 - Current
Engineer / Programmer | Jim Abbiss
2017.09 - 2025.12
A-Levels - Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Maths (C)
Merthyr Tydfil College
GCSEs - Maths (A*), English (A), Science (A*), Music (A*) History (A), Welsh (A)
Cyfarthfa High School