The University of Edinburgh Alumni

Jian Zhang

Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Structural Engineer
Civil Engineering

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2014
PhD, Structural and Fire Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
PhD, Civil Engineering

Wuhan University of Technology, China   2003 — 2006
Master of Science (MSc), Structural Engineering

Wuhan University of Technology   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering

Experience
PAW Structures Ltd   June 2014 - Present
the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University   January 2009 - May 2014
Wuhan University of Technology, China   September 2003 - July 2006
Xi’an Railway Engineering Limited Company, China   August 2001 - August 2003
Beijing Municipal Construction Engineering Ltd   June 2000 - October 2000

Skills
Bridge, C++, Engineering, Concrete, Structural Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, Struc-Behavior in Fire, Numerical Simulation, Steel, Finite Element Analysis, Construction, Civil Engineering, Abaqus, Modeling, Software Development, Structural Analysis, Mat-behavior in fire, Numerical Analysis, Structural Dynamics, Fire Safety

Jiandong Li

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at Imperial College London
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
Imperial College London   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Digital and Analogue Integrated Circuit

The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering


Skills
PowerPoint, Teamwork, C, Electronics, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service

Jiang Liu

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Embedded Flash Test Engineer at Freescale Semiconductor
Semiconductors

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2004 — 2009
Master of Engineering (hons), Electronic Engineering

James Gillespies High School

Experience
Freescale Semiconductor   January 2012 - Present
Freescale Semiconductor   August 2011 - December 2011
Freescale Semiconductor   October 2009 - July 2011
Freescale Semiconductor   June 2008 - October 2009

Skills
Embedded C, Embedded Systems, C, Debugging, PowerPC, C++, Validation, Microcontrollers

Jianing Wang

London, United Kingdom
Software Developer at Rogge Global Partners
Information Technology and Services

Education
Birkbeck College, University of London   2007 — 2011
PhD, Computer Science

The University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2007
MSc, e-Science

Brunel University   2001 — 2005
BEng, Computer System Engineering

Experience
Rogge Global Partners   October 2014 - Present
IPD (MSCI Inc.)   August 2012 - October 2014
Birkbeck College, University of London   October 2007 - August 2012
Brunel University   August 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Distributed Systems, Algorithms, Oracle, Data Mining, Grid Computing, Integration, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, MySQL, Database Admin, Software Development, C++, Cloud Computing, Research, Computer Science, Teaching, Java, Analysis, Programming

Jianqing (Neil) Xu

London, United Kingdom
RWA Specialist at UBS
Banking

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), International Business and Emerging Markets

Zhejiang Gongshang University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Economics, International Economics and Trade

Experience
UBS   August 2014 - August 2015
Standard Chartered Bank   January 2014 - May 2014
Bosch China   January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Financial Risk, Credit Risk, Consulting, Teamwork, Investments, Global Investment, International Business, Finance, Project Management, Banking, Cross-cultural..., Risk Control, Strategic Planning, Solid Presentation...

Jiaxin Zheng

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Attended The University of Edinburgh
Computer Software

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2014 — 2015

Jiayi Cai

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at University of Edinburgh

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2014 — 2015
Statistics and Operational Research, Master’s Degree

East China University of Science and Technology   2010 — 2014
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Bachelor’s Degree

Experience
Deloitte UK   June 2015 - August 2015
HSBC   December 2013 - April 2014
Novartis   November 2013 - December 2013
Citi   August 2013 - November 2013

Skills
Analysis, R, LaTeX, Matlab, Statistical Data..., Statistical Software, Xpress, Arenas, Microsoft Office, Multivariate Analysis, SPSS

Jiayi Cheng

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at The University of Edinburgh

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Aritificial Intelligence

Beijing Institute of Technology   2009 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Automation

Jiayi, Lavender Luo

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Analyst at China Emissions Exchange
Financial Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2013 — 2014
MSc, Carbon Finance

Lancaster University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Accounting and Finance, Upper Second 2(i) 66.8%

Experience
China Emissions Exchange   September 2014 - Present
Scotland 2020 Climate Change Group   November 2013 - January 2014
Bank of Everbright (China), Ltd   July 2013 - August 2013
AXA   January 2012 - January 2012
Follett Higher Education Group   August 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Interpersonal Skill, Carbon, Project Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Emissions Trading, Microsoft Office, Research, Communication, Climate Change, Analytical Skills, Carbon Markets

Jiayue Wang

United Kingdom
Gas Market Analyst at Gazprom Marketing & Trading
Oil & Energy

Education
CFA institute   2006 — 2012
Level I II & III

Edinburgh University   2007 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Finance, General

University of Durham   2005 — 2006
Master's degree, Finance, General

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Experience
Gazprom Marketing & Trading   February 2014 - Present
Gazprom Marketing & Trading   September 2012 - January 2014
Gazprom Marketing & Trading   September 2011 - September 2012

Skills
Oil/Gas, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Commodity, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Energy, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Petroleum, Finance, Valuation

Jiayun Liu

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Attended The University of Edinburgh
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Education

Fujian Normal University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, History Teacher Education

Experience
Stoneyhill primary school   October 2013 - May 2014
a middle school of China   September 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Sales; teaching

Jie Ju

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Attended The University of Edinburgh
Financial Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Finance and Investment

Jie Zhan

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Lecturer
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Marketing and Business Analysist, Dinstinction

Zhongnan University of Economics and Law   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, 86 out of 100

Experience
New Channel International Education Group   May 2014 - July 2015
Herbal Inn   February 2012 - September 2013
The Hub - Edinburgh's Festival Centre   August 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Management, Social Media, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Research, Microsoft Office

Jieqian Zhou

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
PhD candidate at The University of Edinburgh
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Reproductive Biology

Southern Medical University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

Experience
The University of Edinburgh   September 2010 - Present

Skills
Cell Biology, Epigenetics, Fluorescence Microscopy, Scientific Writing, Immunohistochemistry, Reproductive Biology

Jiexin Xie

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at The University of Edinburgh

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2011 — 2012

Jifang Zhang

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at The University of Edinburgh

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2014 — 2015
Materials Chemistry

Beijing Institute of Technology   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering, 85.1


Skills
Solid State Physics, Density Functional..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

Jigesh Patel

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at The University of Edinburgh
Business Supplies and Equipment

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2012

Jilei Huang

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Assistant Prof at Shandong University
Higher Education

Education
The University of Edinburgh

The University of Glasgow

Jill Bellamy

Redhill, United Kingdom
Artist
Arts and Crafts

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry

Experience
Self-employed   September 1991 - Present
Beechams Pharmaceuticals   September 1979 - May 1991
GlaxoSmithKline   August 1978 - September 1978

Skills
Mixed Media, Painting, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art

Jill Bentley

Bolton, United Kingdom
advanced practitioner at Salford Royal Foundation Trust
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The University of Salford   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), advanced practice

The University of Edinburgh   2008 — 2010
Master of Science (MSc), pain management

Liverpool John Moores University
Nursing studies

Experience
Salford Royal Foundation Trust   October 2012 - Present
Salford Royal Foundation Trust   2007 - 2010
Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   2001 - 2007

Skills
Treatment, Medicine, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Pain Management, Healthcare, Medical Education, Chronic Pain, Healthcare Management, Leadership, advanced clinical..., Nursing, Healthcare Information..., Critical Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Critical Thinking, Hospitals, Critical Illness

Jill Broom

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Copywriter, proofreader & editor
Writing and Editing

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1996 — 2000
MA(Hons), American Studies

University of Miami   1997 — 1998
MA, American History & Literature

George Watson's College   1989 — 1996

Experience
Jill Broom Writing & Editorial Services   July 2010 - Present
moneyQuest   June 2005 - March 2009

Skills
Editing, Publishing, Writing, Marketing, Training, Rewriting, Fact-checking, Editorial, Repurposing copy, Publications, Books, Newsletters, Proposal Writing, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Promotions, Customer Relations, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Case Studies, History, Customer Service, Proofreading, Email Marketing, Brochures

Jill Davidson

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Commercial Account Manager at Scottish Rugby Union
Sports

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2003 — 2007
MA (Hons) Business Studies, Business Studies, Economics, Accountancy

Experience
Scottish Rugby Union   July 2012 - Present
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce   December 2010 - June 2012
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce   June 2008 - December 2010

Skills
Sponsorship, Event Management, Budgets, Project Management, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Training, Start-ups, Conferences, Networking, Business Networking, Negotiation, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Press Management, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Staff Management, Internal Communications, Networking Events, Public Relations, Management, Event Operations, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Hotels, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Budget Management

Jill Dempsey

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Assistant Head of Finance at NHS Lothian
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1998 — 2000
MBA

ACMA - Chartered Institute of Mgmt Accountants   1991 — 1994
Management Accounting

Edinburgh Napier University   1986 — 1989
HND EEE, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Experience
NHS Lothian   August 2009 - Present
Agilent Technologies ( Formerly Hewlett Packard)   January 2009 - July 2009
Agilent Technologies   March 2005 - December 2008
Agilent Technoligies   August 2003 - February 2005
Agilent Technologies   December 2002 - August 2003
Agilent Technologies   September 1999 - December 2002
Hewlett-Packard   1997 - 1999

Skills
Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...

Jill Finlay

Dundee, United Kingdom
Fiction Editor, The Weekly News at DC Thomson & Co. Ltd.
Media Production

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1996 — 2000
Master of Arts (MA), English Language

Monifieth High School   1990 — 1996

Experience
DC Thomson & Co. Ltd.   January 2001 - Present

Skills
Editorial, Copywriting, Proofreading, Publishing, Fiction, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editing

Jill Flanagan

Bristol, United Kingdom
Finance Manager Capital and Cash, NHS Trust Development Authority
Accounting

Education
Edinburgh University   2002 — 2006
History MA (Hons)

Experience
NHS Trust Development Authority   2013 - 2014
Devon Partnership NHS Trust   May 2011 - February 2013
Devon Partnership NHS Trust   March 2010 - April 2011
South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Devon Primary Care Trust, Devon Partnership NHS Trust   September 2007 - March 2010

Jill Gillies

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Programme Manager at Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Public Policy

Education
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Arts (MA), Sociology

Experience
Healthcare Improvement Scotland   2004 - Present

Skills
Policy, Strategic Planning, Public Sector, Healthcare, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Public Health, Quality Improvement, Hospitals

Jill Gilmour

London, United Kingdom
Executive Director at International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, and Reader Vaccine Immunology Imperial College
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1985 — 1992
BSc, Phd, Biological Science

Experience
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative   July 2001 - Present

Skills
Virology, Cell Culture, Microbiology, Vaccines, Immunology, Grants, HIV prevention, Epidemiology, Global Health, Clinical Trials, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Clinical Research, Translational Research, Lifesciences, Public Health

Jill Gray

London, United Kingdom
Solicitor
Legal Services

Education
BPP Holborn   2011 — 2011
Law

College of Law Moorgate   2011 — 2011

Inns of Court School of Law   2006 — 2007
BVC, Barrister Training

University of Ulster   2002 — 2005

The University of Edinburgh   1999 — 2002

The Ardgowan

Experience
University of Ulster (UK)   October 2012 - Present
Adams Solicitors   2010 - May 2013
Gulay Mehmet Solicitors   February 2009 - March 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal London   November 2007 - January 2009

Jill Hepburn

Cardross, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Fleet Trainer (Health & Safety at Carnival UK
Maritime

Education
Southampton University   2007 — 2009
PGCE, Post Compulsory Education and Training

Edinburgh University   1997 — 1999
Batchelor of Technology, Rural Resource Management, 2:1 (Hons)

Napier University   1994 — 1997
Batchelor of Science, Science and Management Studies, Ordinary degree

Experience
Carnival UK   September 2012 - Present
RNLI   June 2011 - September 2012
RNLI   May 2005 - June 2011
Atlantic Mushrooms   September 1999 - April 2004

Skills
Education, Coaching, Policy, Event Management, Ministry Of Defence, Business Development, Change Management, Performance Management, Sailing, Contract Management, Operations Management, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising, Navigation, Marketing, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Yachting, Boat, Team Building, Teamwork, Maritime, Emergency Management, Leadership, Training Delivery, First Aid, Account Management, Training, Safety Management..., Negotiation, Customer Service, Event Planning, Budget, Budgets, Team Management, Risk Assessment, New Business Development, Risk Management, Employee Relations, Team Leadership, Line Management, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Management, Leadership Development

Jill Hepburn

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Commercial Training Adviser at the RNLI, previously Senior Inshore lifeboat Trainer
Human Resources

Education
Southampton University   2007 — 2009
PGCE, Post Compulsory Education and Training

The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 1999
BTechnol (Hons) 2:1, Rural Resource Management

Napier University   1994 — 1997
BSc, Science with Management Studies

Experience
RNLI   May 2005 - Present
RNLI   May 2005 - March 2011

Jill Hilliard

Twickenham, United Kingdom
Partner at Triniti Marketing
Management Consulting

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1981 — 1985
B. Com (Hons), Business

Experience
Triniti Marketing   2010 - Present
Oxford Strategic Marketing   1997 - 2009
Frito Lay   1995 - 1997
PepsiCo   1993 - 1995
Procter & Gamble   1985 - 1993

Skills
Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Customer Insight, Behaviour Change..., Shopper Marketing

Jill Ley

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Real Estate Lawyer
Law Practice

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 2002
LLB (Hons) Dip LP, Law

High School of Dundee   1992 — 1997

Experience
Tods Murray LLP   September 2002 - October 2012

Jill Lin

London, United Kingdom
Senior Associate Information Architecture at Sapient
Design

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2010
MSc

National Taiwan University   2007 — 2008
Diploma

National Taiwan University   2003 — 2007
BA

Experience
Sapient   January 2015 - Present
Isobar   July 2013 - December 2014
Global Beach Group Ltd.   November 2012 - June 2013
HouseTrip SA   July 2011 - November 2012
New Media Scotland   March 2011 - June 2011
Interface3: Smart Solution for Multi Touch Screen   January 2011 - June 2011
National Taiwan University   November 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Paper Prototyping, Mobile Design, Usability, Agile Methodologies, Web Design, Wireframes, User Interface, Interaction Design, User-centered Design, Photoshop, Front-end, Mobile Applications, Graphic Design, Heuristic Evaluation, Card Sorting, User Interface Design, User Experience, Visual Design, Usability Engineering, Axure, CSS, Usability Testing, Human Computer..., HTML, Information Architecture, Experience Design, Digital Media, Illustrator, User Experience Design

Jill Lock

London, United Kingdom
Dirty Data at Deutsche Bank
Investment Banking

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics

Experience
Deutsche Bank   December 2013 - Present
Deutsche Bank   December 2010 - December 2013
Rule Financial   January 2007 - December 2009
CIBC   January 2005 - February 2006
Rule Financial   2004 - 2004
HSBC   2001 - 2003

Skills
Investment Banking, Test Driven Development, Requirements Analysis, Banking, Business Analysis, PRINCE2, PMO, Project Delivery, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Project Portfolio..., Stakeholder Management, Data Quality, Risk Management, Software Project..., Program Management, Scrum, Agile Project Management

Jill MacKay

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Researcher/Lecturer at SRUC
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Animal behaviour

The University of Glasgow   2004 — 2009
M.Sci, Zoology

Park Mains High School   1998 — 2004

Experience
SRUC   May 2013 - Present
SRUC   January 2010 - April 2013
RSPCA   June 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Experimental Design, Lecturing, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Agriculture, Wildlife, Ecology, virtual learning..., Animal Models, Research, Scientific Writing, Science, Statistics, Animal Husbandry, Animal Work, Data Analysis, Lifesciences

Jill McNeilage-Gold

Nürnberg Area, Germany
Joint Owner at MGH Gold GmbH
Automotive

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1981 — 1985
MA Hons, German, French, Fine Art

Experience
MGH Gold GmbH   January 1997 - Present

Jill McPherson

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Communications Manager looking for an opportunity
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Riverside
Project Management Methodology (based on Prince2 Lite)

Institute of Leadership and Management/Riverside
First Line Management Level 3 Award

Melcrum
Black Belt in Internal Communications

Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Marketer

Chartered Institute of Marketing
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing

National Council for the Training of Journalists
Proficiency Certificate in Practical Journalism

The University of Edinburgh
MA Gen (Ord), Scottish and English literature, philosophy, sociology

Experience
Irvine Housing Association (Riverside)   September 2013 - August 2014
Riverside   November 2006 - August 2013
Riverside   October 2003 - October 2006
Insights   May 2001 - July 2003
Capsoft UK, Ltd.   January 1999 - April 2001
Various   May 1982 - December 1998

Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Social Media, Change Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Copywriting, Stakeholder Management, Management, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations

Jill Mellor

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
HR Director SMU Protective Coatings at AkzoNobel
Chemicals

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1990 — 1994
Master of Arts (MA), French, Politics, EU

The Open University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology

Experience
AkzoNobel   November 2014 - Present
AkzoNobel   August 2011 - October 2014
AkzoNobel   July 2007 - August 2011
AkzoNobel   2005 - 2006
AkzoNobel   2002 - 2005
Remploy   2000 - 2002
Bericap   1997 - 2000
Standard Life   1994 - 1996

Skills
Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Talent Management, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., HR Policies, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation

Jill Muir

London, United Kingdom
Head of Quality and Control, Branch and Private Banking London at Royal Bank of Scotland
Banking

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2001 — 2005
MA (Hons), Business Studies and Accounts

Experience
Royal Bank of Scotland   July 2013 - Present
Royal Bank of Scotland   October 2011 - July 2013
Royal Bank of Scotland   July 2009 - October 2011

Skills
Operational Risk..., Risk Management, Financial Services, AML, Business Process..., Operational Risk, Banking, Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Recruiting, Governance, Business Transformation, Payments, Stakeholder Management, Anti Money Laundering, Retail Banking, Fraud, Credit Cards, Incident Management, KYC, Change Management, Credit Risk, Relationship Management, Project Delivery

Jill Patrick

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
teacher at ESMS
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2012
Additional Support for Learning (PgCert)

The University of Edinburgh   1996 — 2000
BEd (hons) Primary Education

Experience
ESMS   2007 - Present
Kelvinside Academy   2001 - 2007
NSW Department of Education and Communities   February 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Teaching

Jill Ross

Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom
Sales Director at Unilever UK
Consumer Goods

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1991 — 1995

King Edward VI High School   1984 — 1991

Experience
Unilever UK   July 2014 - Present
Unilever Ireland   August 2011 - July 2014
Unilever   July 1997 - July 2011

Skills
Business Planning, Key Account Management, Customer Insight, Management, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Marketing Management, Categorization, Brand Equity, P&L Management, FMCG, Brand Management, Key Account Development

Jill Seaton

London, United Kingdom
Independent Museums and Institutions Professional
Museums and Institutions

Education
The University of Edinburgh
PhD, History of Art (Art Theft)

The University of Edinburgh
MSc, Art History, Theory and Display

University of Guelph
Art History

McMaster University
Hons BA, Political Science and Art History

Experience
University of Edinburgh   2005 - 2014
National Galleries of Scotland   2004 - 2012
University of Edinburgh   2004 - 2009
University of Edinburgh   2006 - 2008
University of Edinburgh   2004 - 2007
National Trust for Scotland   2003 - 2004

Skills
Art History, Cultural Heritage, Lecturing, museum security, Museum Education, Curating, Architectural History, History of Art, Art Exhibitions, Art, art theft, Museum Collections, Museums

Jill Somerville

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Business Manager at Tilney Bestinvest
Investment Management

Education
Edinburgh University   1982 — 1985
MA, Archaeology

Cults Academy   1976 — 1982

Experience
Tilney Bestinvest   May 2012 - Present
Deutsche Bank   May 2000 - May 2012
KPMG   January 1997 - May 2000
Mercer Advisors   August 1989 - December 1996

Skills
Relationship Management, Equities, Team Management, Financial Planning, Financial Risk, Wealth Management, Project Management, Client Service, Management, Financial Services, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Investment Banking, Operations Management, Client Services, Fixed Income, Private Banking, Risk Management, Business Management, Derivatives, Hedge Funds, Structured Products

Jill Steel

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lecturer Childhood Practice at West Lothian College
Education Management

Education
The University of Glasgow   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, MEd Educational Studies, Distinction

The University of Edinburgh   2002 — 2003
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Primary Teaching, A

The Open University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Open studies including Social Psychology, IT and Society, and French

Edinburgh Napier University   1982 — 1984

Experience
West Lothian College   August 2015 - Present
Edinburgh College   August 2008 - April 2015
Primary Teaching   2003 - 2008
Hogg Robinson Travel   1992 - 2001
IVI Travel   1989 - 1991

Skills
Further Education, Curriculum Development, Student Support, Teamwork, Adult Education, Leadership, Training & Development, Early Childhood Literacy, Research, Communication, Teaching, Lecturing, E-Learning, Early Childhood..., Special Education, Education

Jill Stephenson

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Professor Emeritus and Honorary Fellow at University of Edinburgh
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1962 — 1969
MA, PhD, History, 2.1, PhD

George Watson's Ladies' College

Experience
University of Edinburgh   

Skills
Lecturing, University Teaching, History, Academia, Higher Education, Academic Writing, Research, Teaching

Jill Stewart

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Project Engineer at Technip
Civil Engineering

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2011
MEng, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Cults Academy   2000 — 2006

Experience
Technip   August 2013 - Present
Technip   August 2011 - August 2013
Mansell Construction Services   May 2008 - September 2008
Mansell Construction Services   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Surveying, Construction, Construction Management, Procurement, Project Engineering, CAD, AutoCAD, Oil/Gas, Oil, Pipelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Engineering, Petroleum, MS Project, EPC, Subsea Engineering, Microsoft Office

Jill Summers

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Head of Assessment at GradWeb
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
University of Northumbria at Newcastle   2003 — 2004
Master of Science (MSc), Occupational Psychology

The University of Edinburgh   1999 — 2003
BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology

Experience
GradWeb   July 2012 - Present
GatenbySanderson   February 2011 - June 2012
TMP Worldwide UK   July 2008 - February 2011
NHS National Services Scotland   October 2004 - July 2008

Skills
Talent Management, Technology Needs..., Training, Psychometrics, Recruiting, Assessment Center, Career Development

Jill Temple

Liverpool, United Kingdom
Associate Lecturer at The Open University
Higher Education

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1972 — 1976
B.Sc.(Eng)

Experience
The Open University   

Skills
Lecturing, Adult Education, Courses, Theory, Distance Learning, Academic Writing, Higher Education, E-Learning, Qualitative Research, University Teaching

Jill Tierney

London, United Kingdom
Business Risk & Control Officer (BRCO) in Equity Derivatives
Banking

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 2001
BSc HONS, Computer Science with Management Science

Laurel Park   1991 — 1997

Experience
Independent Contractor   July 2015 - Present
Credit Suisse   April 2015 - July 2015
Credit Suisse   October 2008 - March 2013
Lehman Brothers   May 2008 - October 2008
Lehman Brothers   January 2007 - May 2008
Deutsche Bank   June 2006 - January 2007
Deutsche Bank   May 2005 - June 2006
Deutsche Bank   May 2004 - May 2005
Deutsche Bank   September 2002 - May 2004

Skills
Petroleum, Middle Office, Management, Commodity, Swaps, Investment Banking, Fixed Income, Commodity Markets, Energy, Derivatives, Structured Products, Product Control

Jill Urquhart

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Policy Officer at The Scottish Government
Legal Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh
LLB (Hons), Dip, Law

Millburn Academy, Inverness

Experience
The Scottish Government   July 2013 - June 2014
Public Solicitor's Office   April 2013 - May 2013
Judicial Services,   April 2013 - May 2013
Anderson Strathern   September 2009 - April 2013

Skills
Employee Relations, Policy Research, Disputes, Facilitators, Discrimination, Employment Law Advice, Public Sector, Public Affairs, Employee Handbooks, Negotiation, Mediation, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Government, TUPE, Politics, Civil Litigation, HR Policies, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, Grievances, Political Communication, Legal Research, Policy Writing, Project Work, Compromise Agreements, Briefing, Legislation, Legal Advice, Public Policy, Employment Contracts, Policy Analysis

Jill Vickerman

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Scottish Secretary at BMA
Public Policy

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1983 — 1987
Honours, Mathematics and Statistics, 2:1

Bearsden academy   1977 — 1983

Experience
BMA   December 2013 - Present
The Scottish Government   September 1987 - November 2013

Skills
Performance Management, Policy, Public Sector, Statistics, Quality Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Strategy, Macro economic..., Healthcare, Government, Leadership, Medico Politics, Public Administration, Negotiation, Policy Analysis, Local Government, Public Policy, Healthcare Quality, Politics, Strategic Influence, Governance

Jill Zhao

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Research Assistant at Learning Energy System
Architecture & Planning

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2013 — 2016
PhD candidate, Architecture

The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2010
Master of Science (MSc), Advanced Architectural Design, 2.1

Chang'an University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Experience
Learning Energy System   April 2015 - Present
Edinburgh College of Art   March 2013 - Present
The University of Edinburgh   January 2013 - Present
GRID Architects   February 2011 - November 2012
Andrew Stoane Architects   September 2010 - November 2010
DnA Beijing   July 2009 - September 2009
SPARKArchitects   February 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Vray, Grasshopper, Tableau, German, NVivo, Sustainable Design, Mandarin, SketchUp, Figure Drawing, AutoCAD Architecture, Architectural Design, Rhino 3D, Bentley Microstation, Sustainable Architecture, Photoshop, Blender, Illustrator, Passivhaus, Model Making, BIM, IES Virtual Environment, InDesign, Microsoft Office

Jillian Rennie

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Research Assistant at University of Edinburgh
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1998 — 2002
BSc Hons Immunology

Dingwall Academy   1992 — 1998

Experience
University of Edinburgh   August 2003 - Present

Skills
Molecular Cloning, Immunology, Cell, FACS analysis, Fluorescence Microscopy, Life Sciences, Research, Medical Research, Microscopy, Scientific Writing, Immunohistochemistry, PCR, ELISA, Cell Biology, Confocal Microscopy, In Vitro, qPCR, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, In Vivo, Cell Culture, Genetics, Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry

Jim Aird

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Broadcaster, Freelancer Writer & Storyteller
Broadcast Media

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 2001
MA(Hon), Scottish Literature

The University of Stirling   2001 — 2002
MPh, Publishing Studies

The Open University   1996 — 2014
Study ongoing, Humanities & Creative Writing

Experience
Black Diamond 107.8fm   2008 - Present
Scottish Storytelling Centre   April 2006 - December 2012
ScotRail   January 1991 - May 1996

Skills
Media Relations, Publications, Radio, Public Relations, Music, Internal Communications, Storytelling, Books, Copywriting, Publicity, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Theatre, Creative Writing

Jim Asher

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Chief Operating Officer at Coller IP Management
Legal Services

Education
University of Oxford   1972 — 1976
D Phil, Physics

University of Edinburgh   1968 — 1972
BSc, Physics

Experience
Coller IP Management Ltd   April 2006 - Present
AEA Technology   1995 - 2001
UKAEA Harwell   1978 - 1995
University of Oxford   1976 - 1978

Skills
Intellectual Property, IP Valuation, Licensing, Patents

Jim Barnard

London, United Kingdom
CEO at Cutis Developments Ltd.
Retail

Education
Manchester Business School   2004 — 2005
Strategic retail management programme

Templeton College, University of Oxford   1997 — 1999
Post Grad in Business Administration

Edinburgh University   1992 — 1996
BSc (Hons.), Geography

Experience
Wickes   2007 - 2014
B&Q   2006 - 2006
B&Q   2005 - 2006
B&Q   2003 - 2005
B&Q   2003 - 2003
B&Q   2001 - 2003
B&Q   2000 - 2001
B&Q   1999 - 2000
B&Q   1998 - 1999
B&Q   1997 - 1998

Skills
Purchasing, Business Planning, Multi-channel Retail, Change Management, Marketing, Pricing, FMCG, Stock Management, Leadership, Sourcing, Management Consulting, Retail Buying, Visual Merchandising, Business Development, People Development, Global Sourcing, Merchandising, Profit, Supply Chain, Sales, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Product Development, Store Management, P&L, Negotiation, P&L Management, Retail

Jim Birnie

Wilmslow, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Consultant Fine Chemicals
Chemicals

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1961 — 1968
BSc 1965, PhD 1968, Organic Chemistry

Experience
Sumitomo Chemical   October 1999 - December 2012
Zeneca Specialities   January 1990 - September 1999

Skills
Chemistry, Project Management, Supply Chain, Resin, Fine Chemicals, Additives, Pharmaceutical Industry, Polymers, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Commercialization, R&D, GMP, Raw Materials, SAP

Jim Brydon

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
UK Strategy Director at Bibby Financial Services Limited
Financial Services

Education
Edinburgh University Management School   2004 — 2006
MBA, Business

Edinburgh University   1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Commerce, Business

Experience
Bibby Financial Services Limited   January 2010 - Present
Bibby Financial Services   September 2004 - December 2009
Bibby Factors Scotland Ltd   October 1999 - September 2004
Alex. Lawrie Factors limited   January 1990 - October 1999

Skills
Portfolio Management, Restructuring, Commercial Finance, Working Capital..., Strategy, Factoring, Financial Services, Invoice Finance, Asset Based Lending, Management, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Invoice Discounting, Corporate Finance, Funding

Jim Carter

Canterbury, United Kingdom
Commercial Director at Network Rail
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1993 — 1997
MA, English Literature

Hereford Cathedral School

Experience
Network Rail   December 2014 - Present
Network Rail   April 2012 - November 2014
Network Rail   January 2010 - March 2012
Network Rail   January 2008 - February 2011
Network Rail   April 2006 - December 2007
Cable & Wireless   June 2005 - April 2006
Cable & Wireless   January 2003 - December 2004

Skills
Shared Services, Program Management, Public Sector, SAP R/3, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, PRINCE2, E-procurement, Outsourcing, Oracle E-Business Suite, Commercial Management, Performance Management, Project Portfolio..., Procurement, Contract Management, People Development, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Delivery, Private Sector, Business Process, Business Process..., Spend Analysis, Management, Project Management, Policy, Governance, Procure-to-Pay, Sourcing, Rail, Contract Negotiation

Jim Coghill

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
UK Business Development Manager at Halliburton
Oil & Energy

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1981 — 1985
B Sc, Engineering

Thurso High School   1975 — 1981

Experience
Halliburton   August 2015 - Present
Halliburton   August 2013 - August 2015
GE Oil & Gas   December 2012 - July 2013
GE Oil & Gas   September 2011 - December 2012
GE Oil & Gas   September 2009 - September 2011
Baker Hughes   April 2008 - September 2009
Baker Hughes   1991 - 2009
Halliburton   July 1989 - July 1991

Skills
Operations Management, Oil & Gas Industry, Petroleum, Procurement, Formation Evaluation, Petroleum Engineering, Contract Management, Upstream, Executive Level..., Business Development, Wireline, Directional Drilling, P&L Responsibility, Drilling, Strategy, Persuasive Presentation..., Offshore Drilling, Leadership, Oil & Gas, P&L Management, Onshore, Oil/Gas, Product Development, Product Management, LWD

Jim Currie

Star, Fife, United Kingdom
CEO Europe Acerchem
Chemicals

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1969 — 1973
BSC Chemistry, Organic Chemistry

Glenrothes High School Fife   1965 — 1969

Experience
Currie Marketing Ltd,   August 2008 - Present
Prinova Europe   September 2008 - January 2012
Nuscaan Ltd   May 2001 - August 2008
Scanchem UK Ltd   January 1990 - May 2000

Skills
Science, Nutrition, Ingredients, Flavors, Food Science, Business Planning, Supplements, Product Management, Business Development, Sales Management, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Chemistry, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Market Research, Management, Market Analysis, Trade Show Exhibitor, Selling Food Ingredients, International Business, Vitamins, Nutraceuticals, Team Building, Sales, Food Processing, Key Account Management, Food Industry, International Trade, Team Management, New Business Development, Chemicals, Business Strategy, Biotechnology, Building Businesses, Marketing Strategy, Technical Presentations, Marketing Communications, Food, Budgets, Customer Service, Directors, Strategic Planning, Food Technology, International Marketing, Start-ups, Raw Materials, Health, Product Development, Marketing

Jim Dallas

London, United Kingdom
Freelance Technical Project Manager at JDIL
Information Technology and Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1989 — 1990
MSc, Artificial Intelligence

University of Oxford   1986 — 1989
BA, Maths & Philosophy

Experience
JDIL   February 2014 - Present
OMG Life   March 2011 - January 2014
BSkyB   September 2008 - March 2011
Sapient   June 2007 - July 2008
Dallas Digital (UK)   January 2002 - April 2007
Sapient   January 2005 - March 2006
Viant   August 1999 - December 2001
Renaissance Solutions   1996 - 1999
Softwright   1993 - 1996

Skills
Mobile Devices, Software Project..., Product Management, Agile Methodologies, CMS, Web Video, Management Consulting, Agile Project Management, PMO, Scrum, Software Engineering, Software Development, Program Management, Video, Mobile Applications, Consulting, Project Management

Jim Doheny

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
IT Consultant/Project Manager
Information Technology and Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1996 — 1998
MBA

The National University of Ireland, Galway   1984 — 1986
M. Eng. Sc.

The National University of Ireland, Galway   1980 — 1984
B.E.

Experience
Independent IT Contractor   November 2003 - Present
Independent IT Contractor   July 2003 - November 2003
Logica UK   January 1998 - February 2003
AIAI, Edinburgh   December 1991 - December 1997
SFKT, Cranfield   April 1989 - November 1991
The University of Edinburgh   October 1986 - April 1989

Skills
Business Process, Project Planning, Oracle, User Acceptance Testing, Test Management, Stakeholder Management, Integration, Business Analysis, Software Development, Testing

Jim Donaldson

Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Senior Partner and Managing Director, UK at FleishmanHillard
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1986 — 1990
MA Hons, English, 2.1

Charterhouse   1982 — 1986

Experience
FleishmanHillard   January 2015 - Present
Weber Shandwick   April 2011 - December 2014
Hill & Knowlton Europe, Middle East & Africa   2006 - April 2011
Hill & Knowlton, Brussels   January 2005 - July 2006
Hill & Knowlton   April 1999 - January 2005
Hill & Knowlton   1996 - May 1999
The Communication Group plc   1996 - 1996
KBH Communications   September 1993 - December 1995
Burson-Marsteller   1990 - 1993

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing, Spokesperson, Speech Writing, International Relations, Management, Communication Training, Media Relations, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Message Development, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Thought Leadership, Strategy, New Media, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Affairs, Corporate Social..., Publicity, Communications Planning

Jim Duck

Dumfries, United Kingdom
Sports Physician; Locum GP (retired 4 July 13 from Castle Douglas Medical Group)
Medical Practice

Education
The University of Glasgow   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Tropical Medicine

University of Bath   1997 — 2002
Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine, Sports Medicine

The University of Edinburgh   1970 — 1976
MB, ChB, Medicine

Royal College of General Practitioners
FRCGP, Consultation skills in General Practice

Experience
Stewartry Sports Medicine Clinic   April 2008 - Present
Castle Douglas Medical Group   July 1982 - July 2013
Castle Douglas Medical Group   April 1982 - July 2013

Skills
Healthcare, Medical Education, Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine

Jim Eccleston

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Director at TNS Travel & Tourism
Market Research

Education
University of Strathclyde   1987 — 1988
Master of Science (MSc), Tourism

The University of Edinburgh   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography, 2.1

Experience
TNS   January 2006 - Present
NFO WorldGroup   January 2000 - December 2005
System Three   January 1997 - December 1999
VisitScotland   June 1993 - December 1996
VisitScotland   September 1988 - May 1993

Skills
Segmentation, Questionnaire Design, Market Analysis, Primary Research, Survey Design, Marketing Research, Qualitative Research, Online Research, Competitive Intelligence, Management, Customer Insight, Advertising Research, Consumer Insight, Quantitative Research, Brand Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy, Research, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Focus Groups

Jim Enright

Southall, United Kingdom
Researcher, Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2007 — 2008
M.Sc., High Performance Computing

University of Limerick   2003 — 2007
B. Eng, Computer Engineering

Experience
Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe   June 2011 - Present
EPCC   September 2008 - September 2010
EPCC   July 2007 - September 2007
Analog Devices   June 2005 - February 2006

Jim Gore AIWS

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Wine and Spirits

Education
Wine and Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2013
Business and Commercial Knowledge Course

Wine and Spirit Education Trust
WSET Certified Educator

Wine Spirit Education Trust   2007 — 2009
Diploma Wine and Spirit Studies

The University of Edinburgh
BSC

Runshaw F.E. College
GCSE's A*-B4 A; A

Experience
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)   November 2011 - Present
whitewine.co.uk   October 2010 - Present
Self employed   January 2010 - 2011
Oddbins   February 2008 - November 2009
Oddbins   March 2007 - February 2008
Oddbins   June 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Wine, Beer, Food, Event Management, English, Research, Retail, Negotiation, Wine Tasting

Jim Gracie

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
International Trade and Development Professional
International Trade and Development

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1990 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

University of Strathclyde   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Ascertiva Group Limited   1994 - 2012
NQA   2002 - 2007

Skills
Strategy, Negotiation, Management Consulting, Analysis, Business Process..., Management, Renewable Energy, Business Planning, Governance, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Program Management, Business Development, Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership

Jim Hair

Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Radioactive Material Transport at DSRL
Oil & Energy

Education
The University of Edinburgh

Experience
DSRL   January 2000 - Present

Skills
Decommissioning, Power Generation, Commissioning, Safety Engineering, Risk Assessment, Nuclear, Nuclear Engineering, Safety Management..., Contract Management, Project Engineering

Jim Heather

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Associate Director at Patrick Parsons
Civil Engineering

Education
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Science (MSc)

University of St. Andrews
BSc (Hons)

Experience
Patrick Parsons   August 2014 - Present
Fairhurst   July 2002 - August 2014
Shanks Waste Management   2000 - July 2002

Skills
Engineering Geology, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Management, Risk Assessment, Environmental..., Contaminated Land, Soil Science, Groundwater Remediation, Landfill, Remediation, Environmental..., Waste Management, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Consulting, Site Investigation, Geotechnical Engineering, Groundwater

Jim Horsburgh

London, United Kingdom
NonExecutive Director
Investment Management

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1973 — 1977

Experience
International Biotechnology Trust   February 2013 - Present
St. John's Ambulance   October 2011 - Present
Varenne Capital Partners   January 2009 - Present
Witan Investment Trust   February 2004 - October 2008
Schroders   March 1984 - September 2001

Skills
Asset Managment