Current
Position:Magnetics Engineer at Splashpower
Ltd
Date
of Birth: 25th February 1972
Educational
Achievements
- PhD
in Physics, 1999: Theoretical and experimental magnetism from
Bath University (won “Outstanding Research” Award).
- BSc in Astrophysics, 1994: Upper second class from Leeds University
Industrial Achievements
- BioRobotics
Ltd 2001 – 2003
- Hands-on management of three projects developing
microfluidic dispensing for the manufacture of microarrays.
- Prototype-to-product using microfabrication techniques
such as KOH and plasma etching, laser machining, electroplating,
micromoulding, rapid prototyping, injection moulding, LIGA,
hot/cold embossing, EDM and conventional CNC. Basic 3D CAD
modelling.
- Built
video microscopy system and used high-speed imaging for the
evaluation of inkjet devices.
- Modelling
systems using MathCAD, MatLab, Ansys, Excel, VBA, and VB 6.
- Intellectual
property manager for BioRobotics.
- Lead
inventor on 5 patents and named on 1 other.
- Cambridge University 1999-2001
- Successful TCS programme with Cambridge University
Engineering Department and BioRobotics Ltd working
on new product development in micro-fluidics. Concept-to-customer
in 3 months at 15% of the cost of the main competitor. Over
£2million sold so far.
- Bath
University Post-doctoral 1998-1999
- 3
month position working for DERA and Bath University continuing
PhD work. (Bridged gap between PHD and TCS)
- Bath
University CASE Award PHD 1995-1998
- Industrially
sponsored Physics PhD with quarterly reports to DERA.
- Designed and built three computer controlled experimental
rigs for measuring the properties of magnetic materials under
dynamic loading using a novel non-invasive measurement method.
- Wrote
data acquisition software and VB data-mining macros.
- Designed
and wrote software for modelling hysteresis in magnetic materials
under the effects of complex field and stress histories, which
predicted an effect previously unseen experimentally.
Transferable
skills
- Project
management: Currently managing short, medium and long term projects
plus a 2 year TCS program, 3 month postdoctoral and a 3 year
PhD. Familiar with Microsoft Project and formal product development
methods.
- People
management: Managing 2 colleagues. Previously industrial supervisor
on multiple Cambridge University M.Eng. student projects for
BioRobotics Ltd.
- Presentation
skills: Technology demonstration to senior management board,
given papers at international conferences e.g. SPIE, Intermag
and M.M.M., given short course at work and many internal presentations.
- Personnel
skills: Constantly working with people from different backgrounds
and fields such as microbiology, engineering, physics, sales,
marketing and production
Personal
Achievements
- 2003:
Currently teaching Ansys 7.0 multi-physics and learning Pro
Engineer.
- 2003:
Co-founder and designer of www.whatprice.co.uk
an up and coming consumer watchdog website.
- 2002-present:
Learning Karate – currently green belt (7th Kyu).
- 2001:
Learnt to ski.
- 2000:
Gained Member status of the Institute of Physics and became
a Chartered Physicist.
- 1999:
Deryck Chesterman medal for outstanding research in physics.
- 1997-98:
Captain of the physics 5-a-side football team.
- 1993:
Charity hitchhike to Paris for Leeds Rag week.
- 1986-1990:
Represented Lincolnshire at pool and won over 30 trophies.
- 1984-1988:
In school football, rugby, hockey and athletics teams.
References:
Available upon request
See also BowenHealing
CV of Jon Pearson
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