Stephen Ferguson
Saint Neots,Cambridgeshire
Summary
- Experienced CFD engineer and professional communicator
- An expert user of STAR-CCM+ for 20 years
- 31 years at the cutting edge of engineering simulation with experience of AI, ML and Digital Twins.
- Proven ability to communicate complex engineering ideas to non-specialist audiences in writing, presentations and broadcast media.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Thermo Fluids Marketing Director
Siemens DISW
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2017 - Current
- Led a team of engineers producing compelling technical marketing content to support the regular release of STAR-CCM+
- Managed the successful transition of CD-adapco brands and products into Siemens Simcenter.
- Provided viral thought leadership content promoting Simcenter products for applications in such as AI, ML, the Digital Twin and Sustainability.
- Co-hosted and produced the Engineer Innovation Podcast, which established as Siemens DISW's leading podcast show, which has over 35,000 listens.
Consultant Engineer / Marketing Director
CD-adapco
London
05.2000 - 10.2017
- Served as Lead Engineer for CD-adapco's European Consultancy business, specialising in CFD and CAE.
- Helped companies such as Bosch, BMW Steyr, Ove Arup, SKF and Lloyds Register solve complex business challenges using engineering simulation.
- Led a Marketing Team of 8 people, overseeing collateral-driven campaigns that contributed to 5 years of organic growth at an annual rate of 15%+.
- Played a key role in supporting the company's growth trajectory leading to its billion-dollar acquisition by Siemens.
Powertrain Design Analysis Engineer
BMW Rover
Longbridge, West Midlands
09.1998 - 04.2000
- CFD Engineer Responsible for Advanced Methods Development for Powertrain Applications for BMW, Rover, Land Rover and Mini engines.
- Successfully introduced STAR-CD to BMW Rover for vehicle thermal management applications.
Consultant Engineer
WS Atkins
Epsom, Surrey
10.1993 - 08.1998
- Specialized in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), managing and contributing to numerous consultancy projects across fields such as industrial gas dispersion, civil engineering thermal comfort, and fire and smoke simulation.
- Completed CFD projects for the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, the Channel Tunnel, the Health and Safety Executive and London Underground.
Education
Master of Science - CFD and FEA
Imperial College London
London 09/1997 - 08/1998
Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
City University London
London 09/1990 - 06/1993
Skills
- Experienced CFD Engineer
- Professional Communicator
- Engineering Simulation Thought Leader
- 20 Years STAR-CCM Experience
Affiliations
- Runner: I've run all of the World Major Marathons (London, Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo)
- Politics: I have been elected at all levels of local politics (as an independent) and twice been elected Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council and Mayor of St Neots. I was a Candidate in the 2024 Parliamentary Election.
- Raspberry Pi: Engineering, home automation, and sport prediction projects using Python.
- parkrun: I was the original Even Director of Pocket parkrun in St Neots, recruiting a team of volunteers, designing the course and getting land use permissions.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Thermo Fluids Marketing Director
Siemens DISW
10.2017 - Current
Consultant Engineer / Marketing Director
CD-adapco
05.2000 - 10.2017
Powertrain Design Analysis Engineer
BMW Rover
09.1998 - 04.2000
Consultant Engineer
WS Atkins
10.1993 - 08.1998
Master of Science - CFD and FEA
Imperial College London
09/1997 - 08/1998
Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
City University London
09/1990 - 06/1993