Aston University Alumni

Dr David Jesse Finnegan

United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer at Currency Supply Chain Solutions UWE
Financial Services

Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   2002 — 2005
PhD, Business Systems Integration

Aston University   2001 — 2002
MBA, Business Administration

Experience
Currency Supply Chain Solutions   July 2014 - Present
Solomon Academic Trust   June 2014 - Present
University of the West of England   May 2012 - Present
UCADD   2012 - 2014
Strategic consulting   2003 - May 2012
Barclays Capital   September 2008 - September 2011
Microsoft   January 2009 - March 2011
Warwick Business School   October 2006 - March 2011
Church of England   February 2009 - February 2010
West Midlands Police   January 2009 - November 2009

Skills
Governance, Project Planning, Customer Relations, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, SAP (Component..., Business Analysis, Executive Coaching, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, IBM Power Systems, SOA audit, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Integration, Operations Management, SAP, Team Leadership, Change Management, Management, Risk Management, Program Management, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Consultancy, Leadership, Business Planning, Sourcing Audit, Organizational..., Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Project Management, Business Analytics, Outsourcing, Cloud Computing, Training, Team Management, Business Development, Coaching, Business Strategy, Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Mentoring, CRM (Microsoft, Oracle), Process Improvement, Banking, Team Building, Performance Management, Entrepreneurship

Dr David Williams

Leek, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
CEO at MedicoMarket Access
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Aston University
MSc, Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy

Australian College of Remote and Rural Medicine
Fellowship, Rural medicine

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Fellowship

Royal College of Physicians London
Diploma in Child Health

University of Wales, Cardiff   1985 — 1990
MB BCh, Medicine

University of Wales, Cardiff   1985 — 1990
Diploma in Therapeutics, Medicine

Experience
Medico-Market Access   March 2014 - Present
Medical Affairs   March 2014 - Present
Shire Pharmaceuticals   June 2012 - February 2014
Shire Pharmaceuticals   July 2011 - February 2014
Office of Health Economics   March 2009 - June 2011
HTAi Policy Forum   2009 - June 2011
AstraZeneca   December 2009 - May 2011
AstraZeneca R&D   February 2008 - December 2009
AstraZeneca R&D   July 2007 - February 2008
ProStrakan   January 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Medicine, Oncology, Clinical Development, Neurology, Diabetes, Pharmaceutics, Healthcare, Pharmacovigilance, Outcomes Research, Market Access, Biotechnology, Strategic Planning, Policy, Sales Effectiveness, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Sales, HTA, Endocrinology, Medical Writing, Clinical Trials, Evidence-based Medicine, Urology, Medical Education, Pharmaceutical Industry, Health Economics

Dr Donald Lamont

Chester, United Kingdom
Director at Hyperbaric & Tunnel Safety Ltd
Construction

Education
The University of Glasgow   1980 — 1983
M Eng, Geotechnical Engineering

University of Aberdeen   1967 — 1971
BSc(Eng), Civil Engineering

Aston University
PhD, Decompression illness in UK Tunnelling

Experience
Hyperbaric & Tunnel Safety Ltd   August 2010 - Present
Health & Safety Executive   June 1984 - August 2010

Dr Ed Bailey

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
HSE Manager, MAR Project at Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited
Oil & Energy

Education
Aston University   1985 — 1988
Ph.D, Mathematical Modelling

University of Nottingham   1981 — 1984
Mathematics, Mathematical Physics

Experience
Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited   March 2015 - Present
Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited   September 2014 - Present
RISX Limited   2014 - Present
Gexcon Consulting (Aberdeen)   September 2012 - December 2013
Talisman International Operations East   September 2011 - August 2012
Talisman Energy   April 2010 - September 2011
Premier Oil   August 2009 - April 2010
GL, Malaysia   January 2009 - July 2009
Lloyd's Register   October 2006 - December 2008
Talisman Energy Inc.   January 2003 - September 2006

Skills
PSMS, Reliability, Quantitative Risk, Oil & Gas, Change Management, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Hazard Identification, Oil, QRA, Energy, LNG, Engineering, Pipelines, Offshore Drilling, HAZOP, Compliance, Petroleum, Analysis, Energy Industry, Gas, FMEA, Assurance, Offshore, Modeling, HAZOP Study, HAZID, Risk Assessment, Upstream, Risk Analysis, Oil & Gas Industry, Risk, Process Safety, FPSO, Onshore, Risk Management, Oil&Gas, Safety Management..., Oil/Gas

Dr Graham Leask

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Strategy lecturer, consultant and researcher in pharmaceutical strategy and return on investment (ROI) analysis
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   2001 — 2005
PhD, Strategic Groups and Competitive Groups in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Aston University   1982 — 1984
MBA, Specialized in Marketing

Imperial College London   1978 — 1979
MSc, Specialized in Statistics and Data Analysis

The University of Reading   1975 — 1978
BSc Zoology with Physiology & Biochemistry, Zoology

Experience
Aston University   September 2000 - Present
Ashbourne Pharmaceuticals Ltd   March 1999 - March 2001
Roche Products Ltd   1996 - 1997
Astra Pharmaceuticals   1991 - 1997
Pharmacia   September 1986 - March 1989
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals   1986 - 1987
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals   1981 - 1984

Skills
Market Access, Product Launch, Sales Force..., Exploratory Data..., Market Analysis, Benchmarking, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Value Based Strategy, ROI Analysis, Sales Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategy, Pharmaceutics, Statistical Data..., Business Planning, Shareholder Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Healthcare, Global Marketing, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Market Research, Sales, Strategic Planning

Dr Graham Tate

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Strategy at University of Wolverhampton
Higher Education

Education
The University of Reading   1995 — 2001
PhD, Rural Enterprise

Wye College (University of London)   1974 — 1977
BSc Hons, Agricultural Business and Management

Aston University
MBA, Business Administration

Experience
University of Wolverhampton   2008 - Present
Harper Adams University   September 1994 - January 2008
Telford College of Arts & Technology   1989 - 1993

Skills
University Teaching, Higher Education, Strategy, Research, Entrepreneurship

Dr Helen Benton

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Director of Learning and Teaching at Anglia Ruskin University
Higher Education

Education
Aston University   1999 — 2007
PhD, Business

Aston University   1995 — 1999
BSc, Managerial and Administrative Studies

Experience
Anglia Ruskin University   September 2012 - Present
Anglia Ruskin University   August 2008 - Present
Anglia Ruskin University   September 2005 - August 2008
Aston Business School   2000 - 2004
BT   1997 - 1998

Skills
Training, Entrepreneurship, University Teaching, Leadership Development, Research, Higher Education, Analysis, Coaching, Management Consulting, Research Design, Student Engagement, Lecturing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Intercultural..., E-Learning, Teaching, Academic Writing, Qualitative Research, Instructional Design, Student Development, Curriculum Design, Change Management, Distance Learning, Knowledge Management, Management, Project Management, Courses, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Organizational..., Adult Education, Policy

Dr Ian Gittens

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Director, IWG Education & Research Ltd.
Education Management

Education
The University of Birmingham   1994 — 2000
PhD, Education Policy, Management & Research

Universityof Central England   1990 — 1994
Sciology / Social Research joint honours

Aston University   1992 — 1993
Educational Statistics and Research Methods

Experience
IWG Education & Research Ltd.   May 2006 - Present
NHSU   2005 - 2006
Learning and Skills Council   April 2001 - August 2004

Skills
Program Management, Change Management, Quantitative Analytics, Performance Improvement, Policy, Higher Education, Research, Public Sector, Qualitative Research, Staff Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance

Dr Ian Moss BSc(Hons) PhD MCOptom DipTp (IP)

Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom
Consultant Optometrist, Therapeutic Independent Prescriber, Contact Lens and Dry Eye Specialist
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Aston University   1992 — 1995
PhD, Glaucoma

Aston University   1987 — 1990
BSc (Hons), Optometry

Experience
Turners Visioncare   August 2013 - Present
Bristol Eye Hospital   October 2014 - November 2014
Owl Optical Ltd   January 1995 - June 2013
CIBA Vision   January 2009 - July 2011
Johnson & Johnson   January 2009 - December 2009
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.   2005 - 2008
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London   1991 - 1992

Skills
Clinical Trials, Team Building, Ophthalmology, Eyewear, Optometry, Surgery, Strategic Planning, Contact Lenses, Medical Devices, Key Opinion Leaders, Diabetes, Clinical Research, Sales Operations, Treatment, Healthcare, Sales Management, Vision Care, Glaucoma

Dr Iqbal Singh Johal

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Business Analyst at Kuehne + Nagel
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Aston University   2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Pass

Aston University   2005 — 2008
Logistics BSc (Hons), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, 2:1

Experience
Kuehne + Nagel   March 2014 - Present
United Parcel Service   July 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Change Management, Statistics, SAP, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain..., Transportation..., Analysis, Logistics Management, Data Analysis, Project Management, Freight, Customer Service

Dr Jacqueline Blyth

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Paediatric Psychologist at Birmingham Children's Hospital & Expert Witness in Private and Public Family Law Proceedings.
Mental Health Care

Education
University of Birmingham   1998 — 2001
ClinPsyD, Clinical Psychology

City University London   1995 — 1996
Master of Science (MSc), Health/Medical Psychology

Aston University   1991 — 1994
BSc, Human Psychology, 2:1

Experience
Blyth Associates Ltd   March 2005 - Present
Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust   October 2001 - Present
HMP Long Lartin   January 1998 - October 1998
Gloucester Royal Infirmary   July 1996 - January 1998

Skills
Chronic Illness, Therapy, Anger Management, Court Reports, Behavioral Medicine, CBT, Clinical Research, Psychological Assessment, Clinical Neuropsychology, Crisis Intervention, Stress, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Clinical Supervision, Interventions, Cognitive Assessments..., Counseling Psychology, Cognition, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychometrics, Healthcare, Cognitive Assessments..., Medical Education, Family Assessment for..., Advanced Communication..., Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Neuropsychological..., Forensic Psychology, Treatment, Epidemiology, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Hospitals, Child Development, Mental Health, Psychological..., Court Reporting, Rehabilitation, Research, Therapists, Mental Health Counseling, Feeding Disorders, Teaching & Training, Psychological Testing, Supervision

Dr Janine Hawkins

United Kingdom
Freelance Research Consultant
Research

Education
Aston University   1996 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Safety Management Systems

The Manchester Metropolitan University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Applied Social Studies, 2(1)

Experience
UK National Audit Office   July 2011 - September 2014
ORC International   January 2009 - June 2011
ORC International   November 2007 - January 2009
Carol Goldstone Associates   May 2006 - November 2007
BMG Research   April 2002 - May 2006
Aston University   March 1999 - March 2002

Skills
Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Questionnaire Design, Survey Research, Report Writing, Statistics, Market Research, Quantitative Analytics, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Public Sector, Focus Groups, Survey Design, Public Policy, Customer Insight

Dr Jeremy Reynolds

London, United Kingdom
Accomplished international communication director
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Diploma in Company Direction

Aston University   1985 — 1989
PhD, Applied Economics

Nottingham Trent University   1982 — 1985
BA (Hons), Social Science

Experience
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated   March 2013 - December 2013
Barclaycard   July 2011 - July 2012
Visa Inc.   July 2009 - November 2010
Visa CEMEA   April 2007 - June 2010
Visa Inc.   April 2006 - April 2007
Visa International CEMEA   July 2003 - April 2006
Liberata   July 2001 - July 2003
Cognition Ventures AB   July 2000 - July 2001
Prudential plc   July 1998 - July 2000
RAC Motoring Services   May 1990 - June 1998

Skills
Public Policy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, B2B, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Team Building, Strategy, Public Relations, Management, Corporate Communications, Politics, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Management, Internal Communications

Dr John Stanforth FRSA

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Interim Housing Manager at HORIZON HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Management Consulting

Education
Aston University
Behavioural Science, Upper second

Chartered institute of housing
Professional Qualification

London School of Economics and Political Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Psychology

Experience
HORIZON HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED   July 2015 - Present
Delivering Improved Services Ltd   November 2012 - Present
Improving Public Services Ltd   June 2006 - Present
Fife Housing Association   June 2014 - November 2014
River Clyde Homes   2011 - August 2013
Berwickshire Housing Association Limited   2011 - 2012
Capita (Sector)   2010 - 2011
Copeland Borough Council, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7SJ   1996 - 2006
Clackmannan Council   October 1994 - March 1996
Dundee City Council   March 1988 - October 1994

Skills
Business Development, Project Management, Team Building, Social Housing, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Interim Management, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Change management, Management, Performance Management, Service Improvement, Partnerships

Dr Josh Ahmed

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Engineering Consultant System Safety & Reliability
Oil & Energy

Education
Aston University   1994 — 1997
PhD, Reliability & System Safety Engineering

Aston University   1990 — 1993
BEng (Hon) Mechanical and Production Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering

King's College London, U. of London   1989 — 1990
BEng (Hon), 1st year of BEng (Hon) Engineering

Experience
Aker Solutions   April 2011 - Present
ANZARA   June 2007 - Present
London Underground   2007 - Present
Alcatel Transport Solutions   2006 - 2007
Tubeline JNUP   2006 - 2007
Mott MacDonald   2001 - 2004

Skills
Fault Tree Analysis, RAMS, Railway, Safety Engineering, Metro, RAM, Hazard Identification, Rail, Petroleum, Light Rail, System Safety, Safety Management, Commissioning, Engineering, Reliability, Project Engineering, Engineering Management, Subsea Engineering, FMECA, Risk Management, Offshore Drilling, Maintenance Management, Rolling Stock, HAZOP, Reliability Engineering, Safety Management..., Signalling, Risk Assessment, FMEA, Systems Engineering

Dr Katerina Thomas

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
★ Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Enterprise Management ★ Researcher in Innovation and FDI ★ Business Entrepreneur ★
Higher Education

Education
Aston University   2005 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Management

Aston University   2004 — 2005
Master of Science (MSc), International Business

The University of Wolverhampton   2001 — 2004
BA (Hons), TESOL, Linguistics and German

Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics (MESI)    1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Management

Experience
Staffordshire University   August 2011 - Present
Hume Training Ltd   March 2010 - January 2012
Edexcel   June 2010 - August 2011
Aston University   October 2006 - 2009

Skills
Organizational..., Analysis, Strategy, University Teaching, E-Learning, Teaching, Leadership Development, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Qualitative Research, SPSS, Lecturing, Integrated Marketing, Statistics, Research, Public Speaking, Coaching, Higher Education, Economics, Stakeholder Management, Staff Development

Dr Keith Blackburn

Llandudno, United Kingdom
Voluntary Sector Representative, POG7, End of Life Care Group at Conwy Joint Locality Board
Mental Health Care

Education
Barrow Grammar for Boys   1957 — 1963
A Level

Aston University

Experience
Conwy Joint Locality Board   April 2014 - Present
Justice for All (J4A) Programme   June 2011 - Present
Community & Voluntary Support Conwy   October 2012 - October 2014
Aberconwy Mind   March 2013 - December 2013
NSUN (National Survivor and User Network)   October 2012 - September 2013
Rethink Mental Illness   March 2010 - May 2013
NSUN   May 2011 - October 2012
Mind   June 2011 - September 2012
Mind   April 2011 - September 2012
Mind   2007 - 2011

Skills
Peer Support, Board Governance, Third Sector, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Treatment, Quality Assurance, Grief Counseling, Public Sector, Interventions, Community Outreach, Crisis Counselling, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Enterprise, Motivational..., Engineering Management, Change Management, Charities, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Workshop Facilitation, Community Engagement, Psychology, Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Behavioral Health, Private Sector, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Personal Development, Policy, Mental Health, Training, Management, Community Development, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Cognition, Mental Health First Aid

Dr Kevin Rowland

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Principal Educational Psychologist at Sandwell Inclusion Support Service
Education Management

Education
The University of Birmingham   1998 — 2008
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Leaders and Leadership in Education, Pass

The University of Birmingham   1989 — 1990
Master of Education (MEd EdPsych), Educational Psychology, Pass

Aston University   1982 — 1985
BSc(Hons), Applied Human Psychology, BSc(Hons) 2i & Best Final Year Student

Erdington Boys Secondary School   1969 — 1976
CSEs; O Levels

Experience
Sandwell Inclusion Support Service   November 2010 - Present
London Borough Of Richmond upon Thames   November 2008 - November 2009
Plymouth Community Psychology Service   March 2004 - November 2008
Worcestershire Educational Psychology Service   September 2000 - March 2004
Portsmouth City Council   September 1997 - August 2000
University of Birmingham   September 1994 - August 1997
Walsall Educational Psychology Service   September 1990 - August 1997

Skills
Mental Health, Training, Tutoring, Teaching, Psychology, Curriculum Design, Interventions, Curriculum Development, Workshop Facilitation, Psychological Assessment, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Educational Psychology, CBT, Solution Focused, Counseling Psychology, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood..., Special Education, Parenthood, Educational Research, SEN, Stress Management, Published Author, Social Services, Research, Adolescents, Coaching, Personal Development, Literacy, Learning Disabilities

Dr Lisa Dorn

Cranfield, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Associate Professor at Cranfield University
Research

Education
Aston University   1988 — 1991
PhD, Driver Behaviour

Aston University   1984 — 1987
BSc Human Psychology, Psychology

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Experience
Cranfield University   August 2015 - Present
Cranfield University   December 2001 - July 2015
DeMontfort University   October 1995 - December 2001
Unilever   January 1994 - October 1996
Birmingham University   November 1992 - January 1994
Leicester University   October 1991 - October 1992
Aston University   October 1988 - September 1991

Skills
University Teaching, Public Speaking, E-Learning, SPSS, Training Delivery, Teaching, Lecturing, Risk Assessment, Training, Editing, Ergonomics, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Research, Higher Education, Psychology, Statistics, Coaching, Data Analysis, Sustainability, Leadership, Qualitative Research, Theory, Executive Coaching, Experimental Design, Science, Management, Leadership Development, Psychometrics, Organizational..., Human Factors, Human Computer..., Research Design, Report Writing, Formation, Courses, Scientific Writing, Personal Development, Policy, Staff Development, Analysis

Dr Liz Bell

Gloucester, United Kingdom
Research and Innovation Partnerships Manager at Queen Mary University of London
Education Management

Education
Aston University   1984 — 1988
PhD, Science and Technology Policy

Aston University   1983 — 1984
MSc, Social Aspects of Science and Technology

Lancaster University   1980 — 1983
BSc, Biochemistry

Ki Federation of Great Britain
5th Dan Black Belt, Aikido

Experience
Queen Mary University of London   March 2015 - Present
EdAd   January 2014 - Present
UCAS   November 2012 - December 2013
Janet (UK)   March 2012 - October 2012
Home Based.   January 2011 - February 2012
The Physiological Society   January 2005 - December 2010
Brunel University   October 2002 - December 2004
The British Council   October 1997 - September 2002
Economic and Social Research Council   October 1993 - September 1997
The Oxford Trust and Oxford Innovation Ltd   August 1991 - September 1993

Skills
Public Sector, Coaching, Event Management, Science Communication, Change Management, Non-profits, International..., NGOs, Public Speaking, Budgets, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Governance, Policy, Higher Education, Public Policy, Capacity Building, Grants, Strategic Communications, Science, Analysis, Research, Nonprofits, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Government, Data Analysis, Program Management, Budgeting, Teaching, Diplomacy, Public Engagement, Qualitative Research, Staff Development, Politics, Management Consulting, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Report Writing, Intellectual Property, Management, Training, External Relations, Public Relations

Dr Mohammad Sakhawat Hussain

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Experienced Materials & Corrosion Scientist/Engineer, PhD (Aston) MSc (Manchester) FIMF FIMMM CEng
Research

Education
Aston University   1987 — 1990
Doctorate (PhD), Materials Engineering

The University of Wolverhampton   1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Applied Sciences (Materials)

The University of Manchester   1985 — 1986
Master of Science (MSc), Corrosion Science and Engineering

London South Bank University   1982 — 1984
Graduateship of the Institute of Materials Finishing, Materials Engineering

Birmingham City University   1977 — 1979
Licentiateship of the Institute of Materials Finishing, Materials Engineering

Experience
Birmingham City University   September 2014 - Present
Saudi International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM)   January 2012 - June 2014
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia   July 2009 - May 2012
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)   July 2006 - July 2009
Jubail Industrial College (Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu)   August 2004 - August 2006
Cranfield University   September 2002 - August 2004
Rolls Royce Laboratory - University of Cambridge   September 2001 - August 2002
Cranfield University   September 2000 - September 2001
Institute of Vocational Education and Training (I.V.E.T)   September 1996 - September 2000
East Birmingham College (Now South and City College Birmingham)   August 1993 - September 1998

Skills
Microsoft Office, Polymers, Nanomaterials, NVQ/IVQ Verifier, Steel, Coatings, Pipelines, Alloys, Research, Composites, CVD, Mechanical Testing, Problem Solving, Commissioning, Corrosion, Characterization, NDT, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Semiconductors, R&D, Recruiting, Thin Films, Engineering, Scanning Electron..., Training Management, Training Delivery, Failure Analysis, Team Leadership, Adult Education, Material Selection, University teaching..., Business Analysis, Electroplating, Welding, Optical Microscopy, Organizational..., NVQ/IVQ Assessor, Inspection, Teamwork, Budgets, Development & delivery..., Teacher Training, Metallurgy, Training, Materials, Surface Engineering and..., Materials Science, High temperature..., Recruitment Training, Nanotechnology

Dr Phil Lewis

Worcester, United Kingdom
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
University of Birmingham   2008 — 2010
MA, First World War Studies

Aston University   1989 — 1994
PhD, Manufacturing systems

Trent Polytechnic   1982 — 1987
BSc & BA, Engineering & Business Studies

Worcester Royal Grammar School   1976 — 1982

Experience
Tawazun Precision Industries   2014 - Present
Gardner Aerospace   2011 - 2014
Meggitt Polymers & Composites   2009 - 2011
Meggitt Polymer Solutions   2006 - 2009
Contour Premium Aircraft Seating   2004 - 2006
Rolls-Royce   2002 - 2004
TRW Aeronautical Systems   2000 - 2002
Lucas Aerospace   1997 - 2000
University of Derby   1992 - 1997
Lucas Engineering & Systems   1986 - 1992

Skills
Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Aircraft, Aerospace, Supply Chain Management, Business Process..., Supply Chain, Change Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Aviation, Program Management, Management, Lean Manufacturing

Dr Qasim Iqbal

Coventry, United Kingdom
Senior Electrical Systems Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover
Automotive

Education
Aston University   2005 — 2009
PhD, Communication Engineering

Aston University   2002 — 2005
BEng (Hons), Communications Engineering

University of Bradford   1998 — 2000
HND, HND Electronic & Computer Engineering

University of Bradford   1997 — 1998
Certificate of Foundation Year in Engineering, General Engineering

Experience
Jaguar Land Rover   October 2009 - Present
Aston University   September 2005 - September 2009
Aston University   October 2006 - June 2009
Pace Microtechnology   June 2000 - September 2002
Bradford College   September 1999 - November 2000
Chase Advanced Technologies Ltd   June 1999 - September 1999

Skills
Matlab, Test Automation, FMEA, NI LabVIEW, Simulations, Automation, dSPACE, DFMEA, Embedded Software, Scientific Review, Electric Vehicles, Automotive Engineering, Stateflow, C, CAD, Testing, Project Management, C++, Quality Assurance, Project Planning, Product Development, HEV, Embedded C, Automotive, Infotainment, Electronics, Simulink, Vehicles, Vector CANalyzer, TQM, Labview, LTE, Device Drivers, Automotive Electronics, Scientific Analysis, Algorithms, Electrical Engineering, VHDL, Engineering, CANoe, LabVIEW, R, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, Microcontrollers

Dr Sudip Das

St Albans, United Kingdom
Director at PharmaTech Services Ltd
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Aston University   1981 — 1989
BSc (Hons), Biochemistry and Pharmacology

Experience
PharmaTech Services Ltd   March 2009 - Present
Merck Generics [UK] Ltd   November 2005 - January 2009
Innovata Biomed Ltd, UK   February 1999 - October 2005

Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry

Dr Sue Baxter

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Partnership Advisor at City of London Corporation
Government Administration

Education
Aston University   1983 — 1986
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sociology

University of East Anglia   1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economic & Social Studies, 2:1

Lady Eleanor Holles   1972 — 1980

Experience
City of London Corporation   June 2014 - Present
Department of Business, Innovation & Skills   January 2010 - June 2014
Department of Business, Innovation & Skills   April 2009 - January 2010
Regional Development Agencies   February 2005 - April 2009
Department of Trade & Industry   January 2004 - February 2005
Department of Trade & Industry   January 2002 - February 2003
Department of Trade & Industry   April 2000 - December 2001
Government Office for London   December 1997 - March 2000
Various London Local Authorities (Hounslow, Ealing, Camden, London Boroughs Grants Unit)   1987 - 1997

Skills
Politics, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Coaching, Local Government, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Public Sector, European Union, Research, Economic Development, Change Management, Diplomacy, Personal Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Government, International Relations, Program Management, Organizational..., Public Policy, Political Science, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Training, Policy, Strategic Planning, Public Administration

Dr Udkhar Singh-Gill

Wycombe Marsh, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Business Quality Project Manager at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Aston University
PhD

Kingston University
BSC Hons

University of Wales, Cardiff
MSc

Experience
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson   April 2015 - Present
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson   January 2014 - Present
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson   November 2012 - January 2014
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson   March 2012 - November 2012
GE Money   December 2004 - March 2012
GE Money   January 2008 - January 2009
Abbott Laboratories   November 2002 - November 2004
Abbott Laboratories   May 2001 - October 2002
Novartis (CIBA Vision)   July 1999 - May 2001
Novartis (CIBA Vision)   January 1997 - June 1999

Skills
Governance, DOE, IT Risk, CAPA, Six Sigma, SIPOC, Process Validation, V&V, ISO 27001, Validation, PRINCE2, COBIT, SDLC, Lean Manufacturing, 21 CFR Part 11, Computer System..., TickIT, GAMP, Pareto Analysis, cGMP, Design Control, Hazard Analysis, FMEA, PMBOK, IT Audit, CISA, Information Technology

Dr Victoria Hobday

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Clinical Psychologist
Mental Health Care

Education
University of Birmingham   2011 — 2014
Doctorate, Clinical Psychology

CACDP (Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People)   2006 — 2009
British Sign Language level 1 and level 2

Aston University   2002 — 2006
Human Psychology, Psychology

Experience
Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust   October 2014 - Present
University of Birmingham   September 2011 - September 2014
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Forensic Service   January 2010 - September 2011
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, Learning Disability Service   January 2009 - January 2010
Sunfield Children's Homes Limited   January 2007 - January 2009

Skills
Psychological Assessment, Treatment, Psychology, Clinical Research, Adolescents, Mental Health, Psychological Testing, CBT, Clinical Psychology, Autism Spectrum...

Dr. Abdulrahman Aljefri

Plymouth, United Kingdom
Head of Sinnovate PM at Saudi Airlines
Information Technology and Services

Education
Plymouth University   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Management Information Systems

The Higher Education Academy UK   2012 — 2013
Higher Education

Aston University   2010 — 2011
Diploma in Research Methodology, MIS

University of Nottingham   2009 — 2010
English Language

King Abdulaziz University   1998 — 2002
Master's Degree, Computer Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals   1985 — 1990
BSc, Computer Science

Experience
SAUDIA AIRLINES   April 2014 - Present
Saudi Arabian Airlines   April 2001 - March 2014
Plymouth University   April 2011 - February 2014

Skills
Enterprise Management..., Airline Operation, Project Planning, Graduate Teaching, Process Improvement, PMP, Software Development, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Software Project..., Project Portfolio..., Risk Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Governance, MS Project, Program Management, IT Service Management, Project Delivery, Operations Management, Management Consulting, Systems Analysis, Strategic Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Outsourcing, ERP, Research, IT Strategy, Change Management, Business Process..., Business Process, Information Technology, Lecturing, Leadership, Security, Process Engineering, Strategy, ITIL, Integration, IT Management, PMO, Airline Management, Team Management, CRM, Requirements Analysis, Presentation Development, Management

Dr. Albert Alexander Krug

Barcelona Area, Spain
PhD Doctor en marketing y el comportamiento de consumidores. Cofundador de Oferton Live Shopping S.L.
Internet

Education
   2002 — 2007
PhD, Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

   2001 — 2002
MSc, International Business

   1999 — 2001
BSc, Architecture

Experience
Oferton Live Shopping S.L.   September 2009 - 2014
SAS prefabricados de hormigón SA   January 2009 - August 2009
Joan Ian Ltd.   January 2006 - August 2008
Austin Reed Group   February 2004 - January 2006

Skills
Comercio electrónico, Marketing en motores de..., Affiliate Marketing, Análisis web, Google Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, SEO, Optimización en..., Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing en Internet, Google Adwords, Marketing digital, SEM, Digital Strategy, Publicidad en Internet

Dr. Alexis Fullard

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Researcher
Research

Education
Aston University   2008 — 2013
PhD, Management / Work Psychology

Aston University   2007 — 2008
MSc Work Psychology & Business

University of Wolverhampton   2004 — 2007
BSc Psychology

Experience
Gothla UK   July 2012 - Present
Infusion Emporium   April 2011 - Present
Aston Business School   October 2008 - Present
First Light   April 2013 - May 2013
First Light   April 2012 - May 2012
Aston Business School   October 2008 - May 2010
Wolverhampton City Council   May 2003 - November 2008

Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud, Psychometrics, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Networking, SPSS, Research, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Teaching, Adobe Muse, Photography, Teamwork, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Dance, Social Media, NVivo, Event Management, Academic Writing, Project Management, Website Building, Statistics

Dr. Allan Björn Harms

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Process Engineer Gasification Technologies at Air Liquide
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Aston University   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Engineering

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg   2003 — 2008
Diplom-Ingenieur (Master of Science), Technology and Management

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen / RWTH Aachen   2000 — 2003
Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Frankfurt GmbH (formerly Lurgi GmbH)   February 2012 - Present
Aston University   March 2008 - January 2012
EVN AG   2005 - 2006
RWE   2000 - 2000

Skills
AutoCAD, Biofuels, Biomass, GC-MS, P&ID development, HAZOP Study, English, Gasification, Chemical Engineering, Presentations, CNC manufacturing, Pyrolysis, P&ID, Process Engineering, Research, Renewable Energy, Intercultural..., Bioenergy, Energy, Soldering, Aspen Plus, German, Power Generation, Welding, Microsoft Office

Dr. Amy Burton

United Kingdom
Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at Staffordshire University
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
British Psychological Society   2013 — 2015
Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology

Staffordshire University   2013 — 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (PGCHPE), Distinction

Aston University   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Health Sciences

Staffordshire University   2003 — 2008
BSc, MSc, Psychology, Health Psychology

Experience
Staffordshire University   May 2013 - Present
Coventry University   April 2014 - Present
Midlands Health Psychology Network   March 2014 - Present
Aston University   August 2012 - May 2013
Aston Research Centre For Healthy Ageing   October 2009 - July 2012
University of Manchester   November 2011 - April 2012
Keele University   January 2008 - October 2009
The Training Partnership   August 2007 - January 2008
Atos Healthcare   November 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Project Management, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Health Psychology, Psychology, Theory, University Teaching, Research, Report Writing, Higher Education, Academic Writing, SPSS, Statistics, Lecturing

Dr. Ann Bicknell

United Kingdom
Programme Director at Ashorne Hill Management College
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
University of Worcester/Coventry   2000 — 2006
PhD Applied Research in Police Service, Individual & Organisational Learning

City University, London, UK   1999 — 2002
MSc (First class), Occ/Organisational Psychology

Aston University   1993 — 1997
Bsc(Hons), Human Psyschology + Industry Year, 2(i) Upper Second

Experience
Ashorne Hill Management College   September 2015 - Present
Pera   February 2014 - Present
University of Leicester   February 2013 - Present
QinetiQ   April 2012 - January 2013
Sentis   October 2011 - April 2012
University of Worcester, England, UK   April 2007 - September 2011
Independent   April 2003 - March 2007
University of Worcester (CP@W)   January 1999 - December 2006
West Mercia Constabulary   April 2001 - March 2003
St. Andrew's Hospital, Northants, UK   September 1997 - October 1998

Skills
Emotional Intelligence, Management Consulting, Time Management, Talent Management, Qualitative Research, Psychology, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Strategy, Team Leadership, Culture Change, Management Development, 360 Feedback, Coaching, Engineering, Workshop Facilitation, Psychometrics, Management, Organizational Diagnosis, Training, Analysis, Training Delivery, Research, Assessment Center, SPSS, Personal Development, Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Organisational..., Project Management, Leadership, Evaluation & Impact..., Applied Psychology..., Change Management, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Data Analysis

Dr. Ayo Akintoye CEng FIChemE

Reading, United Kingdom
Chief Engineer Process Control at Amec Foster Wheeler
Oil & Energy

Education
Aston University

Birmingham University

Experience
Amec Foster Wheeler   November 2006 - Present
Honeywell Process Solutions   June 2002 - October 2006
Aspen Technology   1996 - 2003

Skills
Process Automation, EPC, FEED, Dynamic Simulation..., Aspen HYSYS, Process Control

Dr. Breno Nunes

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Lecturer in Operations Management at Aston University
Higher Education

Education
Aston University   2006 — 2010
PhD, PhD in Management

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte   2003 — 2005
Master of Science, Production Engineering, Green Supply Chains

Experience
Aston Business School   October 2010 - Present
4TheFuture   2007 - December 2013
Aston Business School   October 2006 - February 2011
Indoc - Industrial Doctoral Community   January 2009 - January 2011
Aston University   September 2009 - September 2010
Jaguar Land Rover Solihull   2008 - 2009
SEBRAE   May 2004 - October 2005
Natal Jogos Online   November 2002 - October 2004

Skills
Qualitative Research, Management Consulting, Teamwork, Science, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Project Management, Operations Management, PowerPoint, Business Strategy, Analysis, University Teaching, Data Analysis, Research, Teaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Time Management, SPSS, Higher Education

Dr. Ioannis Liapis

Greece
BEng, MSc, DIC, PhD, Executive at AEIFOROS SA
Building Materials

Education
Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis   2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Optimization of the production process of byproducts in Electric Arc Furnaces

Imperial College London   2001 — 2002
Master of Science (MSc), Concrete structures

Aston University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering

7th Lyceum of Kalamaria   1995 — 1998
Certificate of studies, degree 19,5/20

Experience
Aeiforos Metal Processing SA   August 2005 - Present
Alpha Bank   December 2005 - June 2013

Skills
Highways, Programming, Construction Management, Steel Plant, Negotiation, Concrete, Steel, Project Engineering, Management, Structural Engineering, Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Estimation, Materials, Project Management, AutoCAD, Operations Management, Business Planning, Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Business Development, Construction, Real Estate Development, Road, Hazardous Materials, Business Strategy, Road Construction, Slag, Procurement

Dr. John S. Ferguson

Belfast, United Kingdom
Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist at Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Buckinghamshire New University   2014 — 2016
MSc. Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Forensic Mental Health, Psychotherapy with Complex Cases and Personality Disorders

The University of Edinburgh   1999 — 2002
D. Clin. Psych., Clinical Psychology

Aston University   1992 — 1995
BSc. Comb. Hons., Psychology & Biology

Experience
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, N. Ireland   October 2010 - Present
National Forensic Mental Health Service, Health Service Executive, Republic of Ireland.   May 2005 - October 2010
Police Rehabilitation & Retraining Trust (PRRT), Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)   December 2006 - February 2008
Mersey Care NHS Trust, Dept. of Psychological Services, Adult & Adolescent Mental Health   April 2003 - April 2005
Ashworth High Security Hospital, Mersey Care NHS Trust   October 2002 - April 2005

Skills
Psychological Assessment, Healthcare, Group Therapy, Personality Disorder..., Clinical Forensic..., Offending Behaviour..., Public Speaking, Dialectical Behaviour..., Egyptology, Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Adolescent Mental Health, Sexual Violence Risk..., Adolescents, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cognition, Foster Care, Clinical Supervision, BLS, Research, CBT, Therapists, Violence Risk Assessment, Psychology, Victim Impact Reporting, Healthcare Management, Forensic Mental Health

Dr. Manisha Patel

London, United Kingdom
Risk, Safety and Reliability Engineer
Oil & Energy

Education
European Bioenergy Research Institute (Aston University)   2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Engineering

Aston University   2004 — 2009
Masters, Chemical Engineering, First Class Honours

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls'   1997 — 2004
A Levels and GCSE's, Chemistry

Experience
Monaco Engineering Solutions Ltd   March 2013 - Present
Aston University   August 2009 - January 2013
Next Retail   July 2003 - November 2010
Thames Water   August 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Thermodynamics, Budget Management, Bio-oil upgrading, HAZOP Study, Fire and Explosion..., GC-MS, Biomass, Water Industry, Catalytic pyrolysis, Heat Transfer, Scientific Paper Review, Client Liason, Laboratory Skills, Fischer Tropsch, Gasification, Experimentation, Marketing, Gas Chromatography, Written & Oral..., Bioenergy, Customer Service, TGA, Second generation..., Time Management, Pyrolysis, Microsoft Office, Renewable Energy, Chemical Engineering, Catalysis, Chairing Meetings, Biofuels, Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, Mass Balances, Postgraduate Society..., Sustainable Energy, Project Management, Process Optimization, Oil & Gas Industry, Sales, Student Supervision, Reliability Engineering, Technical Scribe, Wastewater Treatment, Proposal Management, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Quantitative Risk..., Mass Transfer, Publications, Reaction Engineering

Dr. Markus Schneider

Munich Area, Germany
Management Consultant
Management Consulting

Education
TU Dortmund   2012 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Strategic and International Management

Shanghai Tongji University   2013 — 2013
Visiting Doctoral Student

Handelshochschule Leipzig   2007 — 2009
Diplom Kaufmann (Equiv. MBA), Strategic Management, Finance, Accounting

London School of Economics and Political Science   2009 — 2009
Summer School in international relations, in Beijing at Peking University (P.R. of China)

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore   2008 — 2008
Exchange, Finance, Strategic Management

Aston University   2006 — 2007
Exchange, Finance, Marketing

Universität Regensburg   2004 — 2006
Intermediate Diploma (equiv. Bachelor), General Management

Experience
McKinsey & Company   2010 - Present
Travelling   September 2014 - March 2015
Technical University of Dortmund   2012 - 2013
Siemens   2009 - 2009
Goldman Sachs   2008 - 2009
McKinsey & Company   2008 - 2008
Goldman Sachs   2008 - 2008
ABN AMRO   2007 - 2007
BMW   2006 - 2006
SMS Rabattgeil (EDMS GbR)   2004 - 2005

Skills
Strategic Consulting, Strategy, Strategy Development, Corporate Strategy..., Pricing Strategy, Program Management, Market Entry, Management Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Financial Modeling, Management Consulting, Management, Finance, Sales&Marketing, Business Strategy, M&A experience, Venture Capital

Dr. Morgan Potter

Ipswich, United Kingdom
Business Growth Adviser (Innovation) at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Management Consulting

Education
Aston University   2003 — 2009
DBA, Strategic Management

Open University   1997 — 2002
MBA, MBA Technology Management

University of Wales, Bangor   1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Electronic Engineering

Experience
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce   May 2014 - Present
Morgan Potter Consulting Ltd   July 2011 - Present
Viva   June 2011 - October 2011
BT   June 2000 - June 2011

Skills
Management Consulting, Business Process..., Executive Coaching, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Exit Strategies, IP, Business Strategy, Change Management, Start-ups, Business Transformation, Business Planning, Claiming R&D Tax Credits, Telecommunications

Dr. Peter Hipkiss

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Lately Senior Academic (Course Director Business and Management Degree) at Birmingham City University (now retired)
Higher Education

Education
Birmingham City University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Education Management

Aston University
Master's Degree, Operational Research and Systems Analysis

The Open University
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
Birmingham City University.   August 2009 - Present
Birmingham City University   February 2014 - September 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Curriculum Development, research, Academic Writing, Statistics, University Teaching, Courses, Research, Adult Education, Higher Education, Distance Learning, Qualitative Research, Theory, Curriculum Design, E-Learning, Lecturing, Staff Development, Public Relations, Coaching, Management, Teaching, Marketing Communications, Research Design, Teamwork, Event Management

Dr. Roger Brooks

Burton Green, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Director of Enterprise at Leeds Beckett University
Education Management

Education
Aston University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MBA, BSc, Corporate Strategy and Engineering

Harvard University
ITP, International Training Excellence

IOD
Corporate Direction

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Business Excellence

Experience
Leeds Beckett University   September 2012 - Present
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Consortia   September 2011 - September 2012
University of Nottingham   September 2006 - September 2011
University of Birmingham   January 2003 - September 2006
Marconi plc   August 1999 - January 2003

Skills
Policy, Higher Education, Knowledge Transfer, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, University Teaching, Leveraging Strategic..., Consortium, Directors, Project Management, Non-Executive Director, Business Development, Staff Development, Research, Teaching, Lecturing, E-Learning, Training, Open Innovation, Funding, Regional Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Developer of People, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Qualitative Research, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Technology Transfer, Science, Coaching, Strategy, Start-ups, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Management, Commercialization, Business Planning, Research Management

Dr. Russell Michael Gunn

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Head of Department / Chef de département Structures & Infrastructures
Civil Engineering

Education
University of Brighton   1993 — 1998
Doctor of Civil Engineering, Dam Engineering

Aston University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering

Experience
STUCKY Ltd   January 1990 - Present

Skills
Chief Resident Engineer, Key Account Management, French (Bilingual), Company Set-up, Civil Engineering, Business Development, German (A1), Project Management, Dam Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Head of Department, Acquisitions, Reseach and Development, Key Account Development, Company Director, Infrastructures, Turkish (B1), Structural Engineering, Site Planning

Drew Edgar

Alacant Area, Spain
Management Consultant
Management Consulting

Education
Aston University   1999 — 2000
MBA, Management

Northumbria University
ACCA, Economics, Finance & Accounting

Xaverian College Private School


Skills
CRM, Project Management, Business Process..., Business Transformation, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Business Development, Management, Start-ups, Change Management, Leadership

Drew Marchant

Shefford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Senior Project Manager and Business Consultant
Management Consulting

Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   1985 — 1986
MBA

Aston University   1974 — 1978
BSc(Hons), Chemical Engineering

Experience
Network Rail, RNIB, B&MK Waterway Trust and others   2011 - Present
Renaissance Bedford   2007 - 2011
Peterborough, Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth and Harlow Urban Regeneration Companies   2004 - 2007
FaberMaunsell   2002 - 2004
Orange, SH&E and others   2000 - 2002
Topflight Research   1995 - 2000
ABC International Limited   1987 - 1994
Matthey Rustenburg Refiners   1979 - 1985

Skills
PRINCE2, Risk Management, Excel, Change Management, Business Planning, Problem Solving, Project Management, Management Consulting, Project Governance, Program Management, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Stakeholder Management, Strategy, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Consultancy, Bid Process Management, Business Management, Operations Management, Management, PMO, Key Account Management, Leadership Development, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, MS Project, Governance

Duncan Abbott

Swindon, United Kingdom
Control Systems Engineer at RWE npower
Utilities

Education
Aston University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Electromechanical Engineering, 2.1

Experience
RWE npower   

Skills
Project Engineering, SCADA, Instrumentation, Turbines, SIL Assessment, Electrical Engineering, Power Generation, Steam Turbines, Power Plants, Functional Safety, PLC Programming, Commissioning, Gas Turbines, DCS, Energy

Duncan Culley

London, United Kingdom
Marketing & Sales at MJ Group Creative Imaging
Renewables & Environment

Education
Aston University   2003 — 2007
Marketing BSc (Hons) with International placement, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Stonyhurst College   2000 — 2002
Business, IT and Geography

The Windsor Boys school

Experience
MJ Group Creative Imaging   October 2014 - September 2015
SignVideo   April 2012 - September 2014
Alternergy   March 2011 - April 2012
Solarcentury   2010 - 2011
Probability plc   2008 - 2008

Skills
Solar PV, Photovoltaics, Energy, International Sales, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Texture Painting, New Business Development, Sustainable Energy, Solar Energy, CRM, Strategy, Negotiation, Marketing, Energy Efficiency, Sales Operations, Renewable Energy

Duncan Culley

London, United Kingdom
Marketing Executive at Probability PLC
Entertainment

Education
Aston University   2003 — 2007
BSc (Hons), Marketing

Stonyhurst College   2000 — 2002

Duncan Gibson-Smith

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Finance Director at Diversey Care division of Sealed Air
Chemicals

Education
Aston University   1982 — 1986
MAS

Royal Grammar School High Wycombe   1976 — 1982

Experience
Sealed Air Diversey Care   June 2013 - Present

Duncan Jamieson

Reading, United Kingdom
Searchlight Associate at Searchlight Consulting Limited
Publishing

Education
Staffordshire University   1985 — 1989
BSc(Hons), Information Systems

Aston University   1989 — 1990
Diploma of Busines Administration (DBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Searchlight Consulting Limited   September 2012 - Present
Nationwide Building Society   January 2011 - September 2012
Yell Ltd   April 1992 - November 2010
Bass Brewers IT   October 1990 - March 1992
P&O Properties Ltd   August 1987 - September 1988

Skills
IT Service Management, Oracle, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Architecture, Scrum, Data Modeling, SAP R/3, Business Requirements, Requirements Gathering, Solution Architecture, Business Process..., Waterfall, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Project Delivery, IT Strategy, Business Case, PMO, Data Migration, Business Process Design, Business Intelligence, Change Management, Management, Business Process, User Acceptance Testing, PRINCE2, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, ISEB, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, SDLC, Governance, Service Delivery, Quality Center, ERP, IT Management, Project Portfolio..., Analysis, Business Transformation, CRM, Integration, Outsourcing, Project Planning, Software Project..., ITIL

Duncan Pope

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Student at Aston University
Automotive

Education
Aston University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Automotive Product Design

Experience
The Accounting Factory   January 2013 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

Duncan Ramsey

Leicester, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager UK FC Research at Amazon.co.uk
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Aston University   1979 — 1982
BSc, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Amazon.co.uk   March 2012 - Present
Wilkinson   March 2010 - February 2012
Dematic   November 2009 - February 2010
TK Maxx   February 2006 - March 2009
Durkopp Foerdertechnik GmbH   September 1998 - January 2006

Skills
Project Management, Strategic Planning, 5S, Retail, Engineering, Process Improvement, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Negotiation, Automation, Business Planning, Supply Chain

Duncan Ramsey

Leicester, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager at TK Maxx
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Aston University   1979 — 1982

Duncan Russell

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Senior Vice President at ABN AMRO Bank N. V.
Banking

Education
Aston University   1988 — 1992

Duncan Spencer

London, United Kingdom
Director at Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
Management Consulting

Education
Aston University   1996 — 2000
Managerial and Administrative Studies, Business Strategy, Change Management, Innovation

Sevenoaks School   1988 — 1995

Experience
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting   April 2014 - Present
Omega Contracts (Part of Alpha FMC)   March 2011 - March 2014
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting   October 2005 - March 2014
Accenture   February 2001 - October 2005

Skills
Consulting, Change Management, Offshoring, Operating Models, PRINCE2, PMO, Organizational Design, Program Management, Relationship Management, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Investments, Project Management, Project Portfolio..., Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Investment Management, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services, Recruiting, Outsourcing

Duncan Sykes

London, United Kingdom
Finance & HR Director at Extraman Limited
Human Resources

Education
Aston University   1979 — 1983
BSc, Environmental Planning & Design

St Nicholas Grammar School, Northwood

Experience
Extraman Limited   January 1995 - Present
Videoserve GB   July 1989 - August 1994

Skills
Organizational..., Budgets, Change Management, Project Management, Performance Management, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Management, Operations Management, Training, Account Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Team Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Negotiation, Coaching, Forecasting, Team Building

Duncan Toms

Bramhall, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Software Developer at Advanced Computer Software
Computer Software

Education
Aston University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry & Business Administration (Combined Honours), 2.2

Repton, Derbyshire   1970 — 1975
Maths, Physics & Chemistry

Experience
Advanced Computer Software   February 2003 - Present
Byford Computer Services   1995 - 2001
Turner and Newall   1987 - 1995

Skills
C#, Microsoft SQL Server, Cobol, SQL, Software Development, ACU Cobol, Databases, XML, Barrister Legal software, HTML

Duncan Wall

Summer Bridge, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Global HSE Director
Mining & Metals

Education
Aston University   1994 — 1995
Post-graduate Diploma, Occupational Safety and Health

Camborne School of Mines   1979 — 1982
BSc (Hons), Mining

Experience
Serco   November 2014 - Present
YBS   August 2014 - November 2014
Speedy International Asset Services   April 2014 - May 2014
UK Coal Kellingley   December 2013 - March 2014
Stemcor Holdings   July 2011 - November 2013
CIS Maersk Group   February 2010 - July 2011
ContourGlobal   November 2008 - February 2010
ABB Ltd - PA Division   October 2002 - November 2008
CDC - Commonwealth Development Corporation   April 1996 - October 2002
HSE   April 1993 - April 1996

Skills
Contract Management, Minerals, Accident Investigation, Gold, Mine Planning, Operational Risk..., Corporate Sustainability, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, Mining, Factory, Safety Management..., Training, Management, Emerging Markets, Base Metals, Power Generation, Transportation, Operations Management, Renewable Energy, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, Engineering, Corporate Social..., 5S, Underground Mining, Mining Engineering, Workplace Safety, Professional Mentoring, Risk Assessment, Cement, Surface Mining, Iron Ore, Outsourced Solutions

Duncan Webster

Bristol, United Kingdom
IT Manager, Global Payments at Lloyds Banking Group
Banking

Education
Aston University   1994 — 1995
Dip. DM, Direct Marketing

Loughborough College   1986 — 1988
BTEC, Business and Finance

Loughborough Grammar School   1986 — 1988
Secondary Education

De-lisle School Loughborough   1981 — 1986
Secondary Education

Experience
Lloyds Banking Group   June 2013 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group   January 2007 - June 2013
Lloyds TSB   August 2005 - January 2007
Lloyds TSB   January 2002 - August 2005
Lloyds TSB   January 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Data Warehousing, Databases, Internal Audit, Business Analysis, Operational Risk..., CISA, Business Intelligence, Auditing, Operational Risk, Management, IT Audit, COBIT, Financial Risk, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Anti Money Laundering, Enterprise Risk..., SAS70, Qualified Enterprise...

Duncan Weir

London, United Kingdom
Supervisor at Cass Art London

Education
Aston University   2001 — 2003
BA Honors degree in Fine Art, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Experience
Cass Art   August 2011 - Present
HMV Retail Ltd   September 2003 - March 2011

Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Training, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Research, Leadership

Duncan Wilkinson

Guildford, United Kingdom
Executive Director at TMS
Information Technology and Services

Education
Aston University   1975 — 1979
BSC (hons)2.1

City of London School   1968 — 1975
A level Chemistry , Biology & Economics

Experience
TMS   May 2014 - Present
Decuple Ltd   May 2013 - Present
Comms4 Ltd   July 2013 - August 2015
Virgin Media   September 2010 - June 2013
THUS plc (now Vodafone)   April 2002 - September 2010
Energis plc   September 1997 - April 2002
Mercury Communications   September 1992 - August 1996

Skills
Organizational..., International Sales, Managed Services, Wireless, Call Centers, Product Management, CRM, New Business Development, Networking, Sales, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Call Center, B2B, Management, SaaS, MPLS, Strategy, Selling, Telecommunications, Telephony, Unified Communications, Pre-sales, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Sales Process, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Business Development, WAN, Account Management, Channel, Cloud Computing, Business Planning, Team Management, VoIP, Professional Services, Outsourcing, Marketing, Recruiting, Leadership, Direct Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Go-to-market Strategy, Solution Selling, Channel Partners, Co-location, Forecasting

Duncan Wright

Glossop, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Director at BSA Marketing ► Helping SMEs tell their story and build their business ► Chartered Marketer
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Aston University   1991 — 1992
MBA, Masters In Business Administration

Experience
BSA Marketing   September 2002 - Present
Growth Accelerator   June 2014 - Present
GRUNDFOS A/S   September 2000 - September 2002
Grundfos Pumps Ltd   August 1997 - September 2000

Skills
Strategy, Marketing Communications, Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Engineering, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media, WordPress, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Email Newsletter Design, Web Marketing, New Business Development, Product Development, Project Management, Business Strategy, Creative Direction

Dustin Bahr

Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Technical Manager
Consumer Goods

Education
Universität Duisburg-Essen, Standort Duisburg   2002 — 2007
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Aston University   2001 — 2002
Certificate of Higher Education, Logistics

Experience
Mars   March 2014 - Present
Mars   January 2013 - February 2014
Mars   May 2012 - December 2012
Mars   April 2011 - April 2012
Mars   October 2010 - March 2011
Mars   June 2008 - October 2010
Johnson & Johnson   November 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Instandhaltungsmanagemen..., Operational Excellence, Personalentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeit, Lean Tools, Projektmanagement, Vorbeugende..., Six Sigma, Change Management

Dwain Harris

Bristol, United Kingdom
Tax Depreciation Manager at Six Forward Limited
Management Consulting

Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   2011 — 2014
ACA

Aston University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Accounting and Business/Management

Experience
Six Forward Limited   September 2014 - Present
Deloitte   September 2009 - September 2014
Lyons Davidson Solicitors   March 2005 - September 2009

Skills
Accounting, Tax

Dwain Roberts-Henry

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at Aston University

Education
Aston University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Business and Management

St Charles Sixth Form College   2011 — 2013
A-Levels in Media Studies, Business Studies and ICT

Phoenix High School   2005 — 2010
11 GCSEs, A*-C


Skills
Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Retail Sales, Marketing, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Time Management, English, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Retail, Customer Service

Dwayne Wilson

Walsall, United Kingdom
Finance Intern at Nacro
Financial Services

Education
Aston University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics with Economics

Queen Mary's Grammar School   2005 — 2012

St Mark's Catholic Primary school

Experience
Nacro   June 2014 - June 2015
Skyline Marketing Ltd   August 2013 - September 2013
Kumon   March 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Music Production, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Music Industry, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Virtual DJ, English, Customer Service, Windows, Songwriting, Microsoft Word, Research, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, PowerPoint, Event Planning

Dylan Carroll

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Senior Relationships Manager at Barnardo's
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Aston University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BSc), German Studies

Experience
Barnardo's   October 2014 - Present
Barnardo's   October 2011 - October 2014
Barnardo's   September 2008 - October 2011
UK Dies Group Ltd.   June 2005 - September 2008
B Mason & Sons Ltd   March 2002 - June 2005

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Community Engagement, German, Event Management, Legacy Giving, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Relationship Management, Fundraising, Wills, Team Leadership, Management, Community Development, Leadership, Nonprofits

Dylan Jones-Evans OBE

Bristol, United Kingdom
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at University of the West of England
Education Management

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2009 — 2009
Entrepreneurship Development Program

Aston University   1988 — 1992
Ph.D, Management

The University of Manchester   1987 — 1988
M.Sc, Technical Change and Industrial Strategy

University of Wales, Cardiff   1984 — 1987
B.Sc Hons, Physics

University of Turku

Experience
Welsh ICE   2014 - Present
University of the West of England   July 2013 - Present
Enlli Associates   2008 - Present
University of Turku   2005 - Present
Wales Fast Growth 50   1999 - Present
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government   June 2014 - February 2015
Welsh Government   January 2013 - December 2013
University of Wales   2008 - July 2013
Cardiff University   2006 - 2008
Outlook Expeditions   2001 - 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Policy, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Innovation Management, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Lecturing, Marketing Communications, Training, Entrepreneurship..., Small Business, Marketing, Business Planning, Governance, Start-ups, Change Management, Teaching, Science, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., University Teaching, Management, Sustainability, Project Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Team Building, Strategy, Business Development, Research, Public Relations, Economic Development, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Leadership, Coaching, Qualitative Research, Analysis, Government, Management Consulting, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Program Management, Business Strategy, Market Research

Dylan zheng

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Director at ME Group Ltd
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
Aston University   2010 — 2011
Master of Science (MSc), Marketing Management

Aston Business School   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Computing & IT

Experience
ME Group   September 2014 - Present
Kudos Management   December 2012 - August 2014
Nasmyth   July 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Product Development, Management, Leadership, Project Management

ELENI KYRIAKOPOULOU

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
MSc student in Stem cells & Regenerative Medicine
Research

Education
Aston University   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Democretus University of Thrace   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biology and Genetics

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Skills
real-time PCR, Protein Purification, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Electrophoresis, RNA isolation, Protein Expression, recombinant DNA..., Vector Cloning, Bacterial Culture, SDS-PAGE, Statistical Data..., DNA Extraction, DNA extraction, Bacterial Transformation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Agarose Gel..., PowerPoint, PCR primer design, Microsoft Word, Ion Chromatography, Microsoft Excel

ELIZABETH PLANCHON

Lille Area, France
Europe Procurement Category Manager HR and Fleet Services
Consumer Goods

Education
Institut d'Administration des Entreprises   2000 — 2001
DESS CAAE, Management

Université du Droit et de la Santé (Lille II)   1999 — 2001
DESS, CAAE

Aston University   1991 — 1992
BA, Economics

Université Charles de Gaulle-Sciences humaines, Lettres et Arts (Lille III)   1988 — 1990
Maîtrise, LEA

Experience
Anheuser-Busch InBev   June 2014 - Present
Anheuser-Busch InBev   January 2009 - June 2014
Inbev   May 2007 - January 2009
Lille 2004 Capitale Européenne de la Culture   2002 - 2004
Rhodia   1997 - 2001

Skills
FMCG, Forecasting, Account Management, Budgeting, Controlling, Budgets, Sourcing, Project Coordination, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, SAP

ERIC MAWSON

Llandudno, United Kingdom
Unemployed
Defense & Space

Education
Aston University   1969 — 1973
B.Sc(Hons), Metallurgy

Experience
N/A   April 2009 - Present
N/A   April 2009 - December 2009
PETARDS JOYCE-LOEBL   March 2006 - March 2009
THALES OPTICS   January 2001 - September 2005
BAE SYSTEMS   January 1990 - September 2000