Curriculum Vitae
Telephone: 317 3135177 Date of Birth:
Nationality: British (US Permanent resident, citizen 2015)
Marital Status: Married
PROFILE
Chartered Engineer status awarded in October 2004, B.Eng. Honours Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Qualified (2:1, GPA 3.6), Electronic / Systems Engineer with broad experience in aerospace: resource management, program management, controls research and technology, hardware systems and the development and Test of Aerospace products.
Currently working at Rolls-Royce Indianapolis as a Component Engineering Manager, leading a team of multi-disciplined engineers responsible for the delivery of aerospace Electrical and Mechanical components.
Motivated, able to work on own initiative with good interpersonal skills.
CAREER HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS
July 2012- to Present - Component Engineering Manager
Rolls-Royce Installation and Controls – Indianapolis USA
• Responsible for leading and managing a group of engineering professionals and technical personnel, establishing the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork to support new product development and fleet support activities.
• Responsible to deliver engineering solutions that meet all technical requirements while satisfying project cost, schedule, and quality.
• Development of individuals and teams that offer engineering excellence to deliver continuous improvement
• Responsible for providing expert leadership, direction, and support throughout the product life cycle and developing world-class engineering competency of personnel through formal and informal Learning and Development programs.
January 2008- to July 2012 -Controls Research and Technology Program Manager
Rolls-Royce Electrical Power & Control Systems – Indianapolis USA
• Source both internal and external funding to allow Controls Research and Technology projects to progress and managed small teams to achieve completion.
• Technically responsible for all Controls research projects within Rolls-Royce Corporation.
• Ensure all Research and technology projects within RRC are delivered on time and to budget.
• Ensure all projects allow Rolls Royce Corporation to remain competitive within the market place.
• Monitor current trends in technology and maintain strategy documents.
January 2002- to 2007 (Principal technologist )
Rolls-Royce Control Systems – Power Optimised Aircraft (POA) and Environmentally Friendly Engine-Lead Systems Engineer, DERBY ENGLAND
• Lead Engineer for the systems engineering activity on POA
• Created all the top level systems requirements for POA
• Technically responsible for the POA Active Magnet Bearing and Electric Fuel Pumping Metering System.
• Created the Sub Systems Requirement Document for EFE
• Lead Engineer for the EFE control system activities for the novel turbine tip clearance system, sensors and air system.
January 2002- to June 2004 (Advanced technologist to principal technologist)
Rolls-Royce Control Systems – ANTLE -Systems Engineer, DERBY ENGLAND
• Compiled all the ANTLE commissioning and test requirements for the Goodrich Engine Control Systems Test Facility (GECS STF)
• Fully responsible for testing the ANTLE control system
• Fully responsible for carrying out the analysis of the ANTLE STF test results
• Managed all activities with respect to the ANTLE control system testing at GECS
• Complied unit test requirements for three novel units, Variable Nozzle Guide Vanes (VNGV’s), pressure pulse system and active tip clearance system prior to ANTLE STF testing
• Tested the three novel units
• Fully responsible for carrying out the analysis of the novel units
October 2000- to January 2002 (Base technologist to advanced technologist)
Rolls-Royce Control Systems – ANTLE-Systems Engineer, DERBY ENGLAND
• Fully responsible for specifying the System Test facility requirements for the ANTLE control system including the advanced technology functions of the IP turbine VNGV actuation system and active tip clearance control.
• Organised and contributed to technical meetings held with external suppliers providing new technology for Control Systems.
• Performed system safety analysis on civil Variable Inlet Guide Vanes (VIGV’s) actuation systems for the High Performance Engine Control System (HiPECS 'B') project which was used as a basis for selection of the ANTLE demonstrator system.
• Member of the ANTLE interface controls document team, with sole responsibility for the fuel system, electronic solenoid driver, VIGV actuation system, and the advanced tip clearance systems, burn out detection and pyrometers. This activity requires extensive liaison with European partners to agree a full range of electrical and functional requirements.
• Fully responsible for the ANTLE controls instrumentation to include the capture of requirements to support instrumentation design.
• Manage the High Temperature Electronics for Aerospace Manufacturer (HiTEAM2) and LAND pyrometer projects.
• Represent the ANTLE Main Engine Controls team at ITP on several occasions with respect to engine dressings.
October 1999 - to October 2000
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