James Ward
London
Summary
- Aerospace Engineering (BEng) Student projected to achieve a 1st based on the last academic year's results.
- Defence industry experience and the understanding of the importance of security.
- Experience of team working and leading through British Army Reserves (OTC).
- CAD, MATLAB and Ansys experience
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Officer Cadet
British Army
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
09.2023 - Current
- Currently in Mod B (2nd year at OTC-Officer Training Corps)
- Lead a small team as a section commander in recent 2 week exercise
- Worked towards enhancing team morale by leading and motivating peers in challenging environments.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, resulting in effective problem-solving under pressure.
- Striving towards excellent communication skills for efficient coordination amongst team members.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse team members promoting a harmonious working environment.
Operational and Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Tank School
Usk, Monmouthshire
08.2015 - Current
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Working alongside defence industry companies such as Steel Rock, Dedrone and Leonardo assisting with their testing and demonstration.
- Providing opposition vehicles for British Army exercises such as Cambrian Patrol. This included being imbedded into a platoon as a civilian contractor.
- Currently assisting in mechanical engineering of vehicle and weapon systems modification to increase the realism of the training tools; for example, engineering a computer controlled hot gas firing system for a twin 30mm anti aircraft cannon.
- Assisting with demonstrations at defence industry exhibitions such as the Capabilities Show at Cambrian Patrol.
Voluntary work
St Barnabas Church
London, Greater London
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Volunteered at my local church during the 1st Covid lockdown to assist the vulnerable and key workers.
- Main task was delivering food boxes for those who couldn't leave their homes.
Education
Year 2 Bachelor of Engineering Course - Aerospace Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2023 -
Working towards Higher National Diploma - CMI Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Sheffield Officer Training Corps
Sheffield 09.2023 -
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths
Harrow School
Harrow on the Hill, Harrow 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs -
Harrow School
Harrow on the Hill, Harrow 09.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
- Experience in various different CAD software such as Fusion 360 and SolidWorks
- Military equipment maintenance
- Personnel mentoring
- Hands on experience of nut and bolt engineering with mechanical work and problem solving
- Experience in handling and operating weapons systems
- Leading and operating as part of a team to complete a set objective
Affiliations
- Machining and Forging
- Vehicle Maintenance and Restoration
- Climbing
- Shooting
- Flying
- Skiing
- Horse Riding
- Scuba Diving
- Cooking
Accomplishments
- Regimental Sergeant Major of the Harrow Rifle Corps (Combined Cadet Force)
- Duke of Edinburgh Silver Certificate of Achievement
- Head of House at Prep School
Certification
- Driving Licence Category B, BE
- British Army Basic Life Support and Battle Casualty competency qualifications
- First Aid in the Workplace Certificate (2022)
- DBS Check pass (2022)
- PADI Open Water Dive Licence
- Passed Module A British Army Short Commissioning Course
- European Bartender's School International Bartender's Qualification (Mixology)
- Pending Firearms Licence (.22, 12ga)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Officer Cadet
British Army
09.2023 - Current
Year 2 Bachelor of Engineering Course - Aerospace Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2023 -
Working towards Higher National Diploma - CMI Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Sheffield Officer Training Corps
09.2023 -
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths
Harrow School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Voluntary work
St Barnabas Church
04.2020 - 07.2020
GCSEs -
Harrow School
09.2017 - 06.2020
Operational and Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Tank School
08.2015 - Current
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