Ryan Chillingworth
Duxford,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in CAD & Design, including Fusion 360 and engineering drawings. Proficient in mechanical design principles and design optimisation, complemented by strong skills in engineering calculations, technical analysis, and problem-solving. Adept at technical report writing and utilising software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MatLab, ANSYS Fluid, Jupyter, Xcode, and Arduino IDE. Holds a full UK driving licence and a forklift licence.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
Folks
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.03 - 2025.11
- Provided exceptional service, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged repeat business.
- Recommended drink options based on customer preferences, enhancing their experience and contributing to increased sales.
- Displayed expertise in drink recipes to assist customers with their choices of drink recipes for improved customer experience.
- Trained new staff members effectively, ensuring top-notch service standards were maintained.
- Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
- Developed new cocktail recipes by researching current industry trends, diversifying menu offerings.
- Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
Barista
Compass Group UK & Ireland
Duxford, Cambridgeshire
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Managed high volume orders during peak hours maintaining quality of service.
- Trained new staff members on café operations, fostering teamwork and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members during busy periods improving workflow efficiency.
- Performed cash handling duties accurately to maintain financial integrity.
Apprentice Prototype Engineer
Displayplan Ltd
2018.09 - 2021.09
- Assisted in manufacture, assembly and testing of prototype products.
- Worked from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Collaborated with design, engineering and production teams.
- Additional Employment
- Warehouse Assistant – Ridgeons Ltd
- Kitchen Porter – John Barleycorn
- Café assistant – Imperial War Museum
- Bartender/Barista – Folks Café
Education
BEng Engineering - Mechanical Design, Fluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy Systems, Engineering Analysis, Project Management, Technical Report Writing
University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk 2022.09 - 2026.07
Electronic Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Bedford Sixth Form College
BTEC Engineering -
Cambridge Regional College
Skills
- CAD & Design: Fusion 360, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design Principles, Design Optimisation
- Engineering: Engineering Calculations, Technical Analysis, Problem Solving, Technical Report Writing
- Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Fusion 360, MatLab, ANSYS Fluid, Jupyter, Xcode, Arduino IDE
- Additional: Full UK Driving Licence, Forklift Licence
References
Available on request.
Engineering Projects
Solar Photovoltaic Energy Proposal, Designed and evaluated a large-scale solar photovoltaic installation., Performed performance, financial, risk and project planning assessments., Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Design Project, Investigated turbine feasibility and engineering performance requirements., Developed recommendations based on engineering analysis., Mechanical Design and Analysis Projects, Produced CAD models using Fusion 360., Applied engineering principles to analyse and optimise designs.
Affiliations
- Football
- 3D Printing
- Chess
Timeline
Bartender
Folks
2024.03 - 2025.11
BEng Engineering - Mechanical Design, Fluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy Systems, Engineering Analysis, Project Management, Technical Report Writing
University of East Anglia
2022.09 - 2026.07
Barista
Compass Group UK & Ireland
2022.06 - 2023.01
Apprentice Prototype Engineer
Displayplan Ltd
2018.09 - 2021.09
Electronic Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Bedford Sixth Form College
BTEC Engineering -
Cambridge Regional College