Milan Patel
Sheffield,United Kingdom
Summary
A proactive and dedicated professional with a proven track record in problem solving, effective communication, and conflict resolution. Recognised for achievements such as the UKESF Talent Awards and contributions as an
Up-reach Associate, showcasing strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates expertise in teamworking, presentation skills, and martial arts training/coaching, with a commitment to fostering growth and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Assistant Martial Arts Coach
Scotthall & Chapeltown Aikido
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2023.09 - Current
- Established safe training area in compliance with safety guidelines.
- Communicated with wide ranges of ages and demographics, adjusting to needs of students, creating safe and welcoming environment
- Simplified complex topics and demonstrations for enhanced learning clarity.
- Helped coach National medal winners
- Promoted sportsmanship amongst players with consistent reinforcement of ethical conduct.
Global Engineering Challenge
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2026.01 - 2026.01
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team to design local scale solutions to Sheffield's circular economy and reuse culture.
- Presented in front of Industry Professionals and voted best group out of 6 projects
- Facilitated discussions to enhance collaboration during initial team meetings.
- Compromised on ideas during solution selection to foster collaborative decision-making.
- Provided support and assistance to team members during project tasks.
Work Experience
Buro Happold
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to design sustainable mixed-use site, integrating power, MEP, wind, and structural engineering.
- Best design out of participating groups voted by Senior leadership Team
- Presented to members of Senior Leadership Team
- Initiated discussions to industry professionals, enhancing quality of responses and clarity of project scope.
Work Experience
Network Rail
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.07 - 2024.07
- Assisted with closing of Elmton and Cresswell signal box by modifying CAD documents.
- Collaborated with various disciplines and integrated into office environment.
- Quickly acquired new software skills to effectively perform assigned tasks.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
BEng - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2025.09 -
A-Levels - EPQ (A*), Maths (A), Physics (B), Geography (B)
Allerton High School
Leeds 2023.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal
- Teamworking
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Dedicated
- Presentation Skills
- Martial Arts Training/Coaching
Accomplishments
UKESF Talent Awards
Upreach Associate
Gold/Silver/Bronze medals in National Aikido Competition
Bronze medal in European Aikido Championships
Timeline
Global Engineering Challenge
University of Sheffield
2026.01 - 2026.01
BEng - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Sheffield
2025.09 -
Work Experience
Buro Happold
2024.07 - 2024.08
Work Experience
Network Rail
2024.07 - 2024.07
Volunteer Assistant Martial Arts Coach
Scotthall & Chapeltown Aikido
2023.09 - Current
A-Levels - EPQ (A*), Maths (A), Physics (B), Geography (B)
Allerton High School
2023.09 - 2025.06