Projects

A product design engineering student who moved into software as a profession — a rare mix that lets me bridge hardware, design, and code in a way few others can. Here's a selection of engineering, design, and software projects that show that range.

professional2026Technical Product Manager

Legal Process Automation

Professional Project · Bentley Motors · 2024–2026

Challenged with designing and developing a new process to optimise component release validation, I single-handedly captured the requirements, designed the solution, technically architected it, then developed, deployed, tested and supported it — saving Bentley £11.6 million over six years.

professional2023Front-end Developer

Medical Mobile App Deployment

Professional Project · electronRx · 2023

Building a BSI certified medical device app, used to measure cardiac metrics using only a phone's sensors. Built to be an intuitive, modern and cross-platform application, I worked on rCP during my placement year at electronRx. My first app development, I was heavily involved in design and programming of all front end. The app was built on Flutter using the language Dart. The app has been submitted to the BSI and electronRx Ltd is awaiting the results.

academic2024

Automated Laser Welding of Pipes

MEng Group Project: 2024

Given three pre-cut mild steel pipes, the task was to design a complete automated production line capable of laser welding them into a single assembly, producing 250 parts per standard working shift. The proposed system featured a 6-axis robot with a fibre laser and vision system, AGVs for material delivery, and custom jigs with hydraulic clamping to handle the welding sequence. Through detailed calculations of laser power, welding speeds, and timing plans, the design achieved 100% utilisation of both the robot and AGV with a cycle time of 115 seconds per part. The project developed skills in automation system design, laser welding theory, robotic process planning, and cost-benefit analysis comparing automated and manual production.

academic2024

Parking Barrier Redesign

MEng Sponsored Project: 2024

Redesigning an articulating parking barrier for Parking Facilities Limited (PFL), the UK's largest parking barrier manufacturer. The project addressed poor customer response to PFL's existing barrier by developing an innovative design utilising an internal mechanism to create a sleek aesthetic, whilst maintaining short lead times. Through detailed calculations, FEA simulations, and physical prototyping, a new design was successfully justified and proposed. The project developed skills in concept synthesis, CAD modelling, finite element analysis, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacture and assembly.

academic2022

OMLET LTD Sponsored Project

MEng Sponsored Project: 2022

Using my entire design engineering knowledge to design and prototype a guinea pig cage designed with the movement of it as first priority. This year-long project was sponsored by the company Omlet Ltd as part of their continuing research into designing a guinea pig cage with moving it as its main selling point. The project included every aspect of my degree from concept creation to prototyping and beyond.

academic2022

Finite Element Analysis: Carabiner

MEng Group Project: 2022

Using both maths and computer modelling to work out if the safety rating of a carabiner was correct. This project required the use of Abaqus and NX as well as practical testing to determine if the carabiner's safety rating matched up with the FEA using each software. The project increased my confidence in advanced maths and taught me new software's with Abaqus and NX FEA.

professional2021

Voice Skills Design: Super Sweat and Locate Saltby

Professional Project: 2021

Building an intuitive, easy-to-use and fun voice assistance skill. Super Sweat is an Amazon Alexa Skill that will take the user through a workout, will remember previous users, and allow you to customize your workout. Locate Saltby is a Google Action (Android only) that tells the users what bearing they are away from Saltby Airfield, perfect for use when gliding. Both required learning the whole process of how to create a skill from scratch, and learning how to use VoiceFlow to design the flow of conversation.

academic2021

Sagentia Sponsored Design Project: COVID Glove

MEng Group Project: 2021

Bringing the next generation of reusable gloves to the world, reducing the level of disposed plastics, whilst keeping hands COVID-19 free. I was the group leader on this project, where I ensured I used every member of my team, harnessing their strengths. I also contributed a large amount towards the CAD modelling (NX 11) and idea development. This project increased my confidence in engaging with complex design and engineering negotiations, within a range of differing perspectives. It also included Rapid Prototyping using Ultimakers and PCB Manufacture.

personal2020

Gliding Club Website Design

Personal Project: 2020

Building a user-oriented, engaging and functional website for the Loughborough Students' Union Gliding Club (LSUGC). My first website was built from the ground up using WordPress. It aimed to provide additional functionality to the club, including; sign up, easy photo sharing and much more.

academic2020

CAD Visualisation

MEng Individual Project: 2020

Using NX 11, I modelled a Kikkerland bird corkscrew, utilizing lighting and composition to highlight key details and functional features, communicating the design intent and modelling conceptual designs in a complimentary and explanatory way. I aimed to emphasise the beautiful shapes and sweeping curves of the wooden body that drew me to the corkscrew, alongside the spiral helix of the screw that is so mesmerizing. This required me to apply my knowledge of constraints to compile a multi-part assembly, whilst also teaching me the importance of planning before beginning a complex CAD model. I also learnt the complexity of lighting when combining the renders in Adobe Photoshop.

academic2020

Engineering Drawings

MEng Individual Project: 2020

Using technical engineering drawing to represent conceptual components interpretable from an engineering perspective. Taking CAD models in NX 11 and representing them in a technical layout required me to ascertain which information was essential to communicating the parts form, whilst enabling it to be understood by manufacturing and assembly professionals. This required me to apply my knowledge of engineering drawing and compliance to BS 8888 standards.

academic2020

Dismantle and Discover

MEng Group Project: 2020

Disassembling and technically analysing both a McLaren engine piston cover, standard Wilco Iron and Dyson vacuum attachment. In this project I analysed the material choice and function of each individual part and determined the designers' reasons behind the choices. This advanced my research and technical analysis skills when identifying components and investigating how the products worked.

academic2020

Catapult Modelling

MEng Individual Project: 2020

Producing a mathematical model that accurately mirrors the performance of a physical catapult and displays the required information through a GUI. A strong technical background and rigorous approach enabled me to produce a complex mathematical function that increased the final correlation of the spreadsheet to the real catapult. I had to develop my analytical and problem solving skills to undertake the complex negotiation around calibrating the mathematical model of the physical catapult, as there were many factors affecting its performance that had to be considered. I learnt to use advanced Excel functions, including the Goal Seek Function as well as coding some Visual Basic to automate the process further.

academic2019

Crane Modelling and Manufacture

MEng Group Project: 2019

Designed, manufacturing and testing a tower crane with the aid of a mathematical model. Benchmarking design iterations against each other provided me with an increased awareness of how design and engineering influenced each other. Adopted a commercial perspective when balancing technical performance and economical viability of manufacture. Improved my ability to apply technical knowledge to solve engineering problems.

personal2018

Construction Project

Personal Project: 2018

Producing an innovative piece of furniture using beautiful oak wood. Designing the adjustable handle height system helped develop my ability to think through complex design ideas and product assemblies. I also learned the importance of being ambitious and creative in my product ideas. The main challenge was choosing the jointing for the tapered octagon sides that would be strong but subtle, as well as reducing the weight.