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
2023.06 - 2023.08
- 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
2021.01 - 2022.01
Crew Member
Five Guys
2019.01 - 2020.01
Education
MEng - Biomedical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 2020.09 - 2025.06
Summer School - Robotics, Mechatronics, Communication Systems
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen 2022.07 - 2022.08
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
2023.06 - 2023.08
Summer School - Robotics, Mechatronics, Communication Systems
RWTH Aachen University
2022.07 - 2022.08
Agency Worker
Teamwork Selection
2021.01 - 2022.01
MEng - Biomedical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
2020.09 - 2025.06
Crew Member
Five Guys
2019.01 - 2020.01