Denis Yatta
Hitchin,Hertfordshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in advanced engineering software such as 3DX, Abaqus CAE, Nastran, and Optistruct. Proficient in Linux OS and Python programming, complemented by strong material science knowledge and project management aptitude. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of MS applications and Altair Hypermesh, aiming to leverage technical skills for innovative solutions in engineering projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal Stress Engineer
Airbus Defence and Space
Stevenage
09.2022 - 03.2026
- Conduct mechanical analyses to verify strength and stiffness within deadlines.
- Responsibilities:
- Identify and validate requirements.
- Perform structural analyses for minimum-mass designs.
- Ensure features meet standards.
- Define and oversee verification tests.
- Prepare reports confirming compliance and analysis accuracy.
Engineering Analyst
AWE (MOD)
Aldermaston
01.2015 - 01.2022
- AWE contributes technical expertise to the UK's nuclear defence strategy, focusing on counterterrorism and threat reduction. I analyse mechanical designs using finite element methods and hand calculations for compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Conducted full system model pre-processing in Hypermesh and post-processing in HyperView.
- Defined strength and stiffness parameters for product design and validated models with finite element analysis.
- Assessed low cycle fatigue for component suitability during atmospheric re-entry.
- Improved departmental change management, enhancing time and cost efficiency.
- Developed a Python script to automate modelling, reducing pre-processing time and enabling future optimization.
- Mentored junior engineers.
Mechanical Design Engineer
SPX
London
01.2014 - 01.2015
- SPX Rail Systems delivers hydraulic point equipment, signalling, and crossing barriers. As a Design Engineer, I handled design, maintenance, requirements gathering, component sourcing, prototype testing, and certification for rail products.
- Enhanced rural level crossing barriers by integrating an electric motor for better flow and pressure control.
- Developed points equipment variants to meet London Underground specifications.
- Redesigned hydraulic cylinders for increased force to support heavier rails.
- Created a new hydraulic tank with side block for plug coupler installation, improving harness routing and safety.
Project Leader
Bosch Rexroth
Glenrothes
02.2011 - 03.2014
- I led a multidisciplinary team delivering hydraulic motors to the automotive sector, overseeing projects for construction vehicles and road sweepers.
Mechanical Engineer
Alstom Transport
London
01.2007 - 01.2011
- As a graduate mechanical engineer, I gained professional experience through various placements and projects.
Education
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
Kingston University
UKMSc IT - Product Engineering
Cranfield University
Skills
- 3DX
- Abaqus CAE
- Nastran
- Linux OS
- Python
- Optistruct
- MS applications, Linux, Python Programming, Abaqus/CAE, Altair Hypermesh, MSc Nastran
- Material science knowledge
- Project management aptitude
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Demonstrated analytical abilities, project leadership, and successful product delivery. Skilled in numerical modelling, Python, and CAE tools. Experienced in leading teams to achieve innovative outcomes.
Timeline
Principal Stress Engineer
Airbus Defence and Space
09.2022 - 03.2026
Engineering Analyst
AWE (MOD)
01.2015 - 01.2022
Mechanical Design Engineer
SPX
01.2014 - 01.2015
Project Leader
Bosch Rexroth
02.2011 - 03.2014
Mechanical Engineer
Alstom Transport
01.2007 - 01.2011
MSc IT - Product Engineering
Cranfield University
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
Kingston University