
I am a driven professional with well rounded technical foundation from a degree in mechanical engineering from heriot watt university where I specialised in FEA and gained extensive group project experience. Currently enrolled in a masters degree in Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement at the university of Strathclyde with a focus in Energy / Aerospace. Looking for placement in the XXXX industry for summer 2026.
· Part of a team of four students to design a tailored engineering solution for "polycroo" a small business based in orkney to capture heat in their polytunnels, adhering to project constraints and requirements.
· Delivered the design while maintaining professional communication and adhering to engineering standards.
Part of a small team responsible for cleaning thousands of cars on dealership forecourts across Stirling and Falkirk.
· Worked on the production line, ensuring smooth operations in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
· Shadowed the line engineer to gain hands-on insights into the maintenance of robotic and mechanical systems critical to meeting production deadlines.
· Visited operational hydroelectric schemes across Scotland to understand maintenance strategies and best practices.
· Observed active construction sites, gaining valuable insights into project management and collaboration among diverse teams and contractors.
· Gained multidisciplinary exposure during a one-week placement, working alongside bridge engineers, geotechnical engineers, and mechanical services engineers.
· Participated in team discussions and observed engineering processes, enhancing understanding of collaboration across various disciplines within the consulting sector.
. Part of the Glasgow and Strathclyde University Officer Training Corps (GSUOTC) gaining Army training and leadership experience.
· A member the Stirling Wanderers Hockey club. I also captained the Beaconhurst School hockey team and coached hockey to younger years at the School.
· I am a keen skier and a member of the Scottish Ski Club. I have also raced competitively in the UK and Europe.
· Keen mountaineer, I have completed many Munros in Scotland and summited Mount Kilimanjaro