John Samuel
Glasgow
Summary
Graduate Biomedical Engineer with hands-on experience in medical device design, prototyping, and experimental testing. Strong foundation in CAD modelling (SolidWorks, Fusion 360), simulation (ANSYS), and component-level design, supported by practical skills in Python, Arduino, and lab instrumentation. Worked in collaboration with NHS clinicians to design and prototype a surgical imaging device as part of a final year project. Experienced in experimental design, test fixture development, and data analysis in both dry and wet lab environments. Motivated by a passion for healthcare innovation and delivering impactful, user-informed design in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Software Engineering Intern
MBDA Missile Systems
Bristol
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conceptualised and implemented a new strategy for UI design, enhancing usability
- Engineered a C# program to automatically generate thousands of back-end tests, significantly improving testing efficiency.
- Saved a project from being scrapped by creating a prototype to demonstrate that it could be finished in time
- Collaborated in an agile, multidisciplinary team
Open-Source Developer
- Developed Python-based Fusion 360 tool for automatic robotic actuator generation
- Demonstrated CAD API integration, parametric modelling, and version control
Agency Worker
Teamwork Selection
01.2021 - 01.2022
Crew Member
Five Guys
01.2019 - 01.2020
Education
MEng - Biomedical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.2020 - 06.2025
Summer School - Robotics, Mechatronics, Communication Systems
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen 07.2022 - 08.2022
Skills
- SolidWorks (CSWA)
- Fusion 360
- ANSYS
- Arduino
- 3D Printing
- Python (and other languages)
- Minitab
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Future Talents Award (IET)
Strathclyde Excellence Scholarship
Saltire Scholar Candidate
Timeline
Software Engineering Intern
MBDA Missile Systems
06.2023 - 08.2023
Summer School - Robotics, Mechatronics, Communication Systems
RWTH Aachen University
07.2022 - 08.2022
Agency Worker
Teamwork Selection
01.2021 - 01.2022
MEng - Biomedical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
09.2020 - 06.2025
Crew Member
Five Guys
01.2019 - 01.2020
Open-Source Developer
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