The University of Edinburgh Alumni

Demetrios G. Eliades

Cyprus
Water Research, Innovation & Technology
Research

Education
University of Cyprus   2006 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering

The University of Edinburgh   2004 — 2005
Master's Degree, Artificial Intelligence

Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis   1999 — 2004
Master's Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Experience
KIOS Research Center for Intelligent Systems and Networks   June 2011 - Present
Aqualligence Ltd   2013 - Present
University of Cyprus   September 2005 - May 2011
G.E. English Centre Ltd   November 2010 - April 2011
G.M. EuroCy Innovations Ltd   2010 - 2011
Apopsi Magazine   2008 - 2010

Skills
EPANET, Artificial Neural..., Embedded Systems, Teaching, Image Processing, Computer Science, Matlab, Python, Pattern Recognition, Science, Machine Learning, C, Software Engineering, Programming, Simulations, Java, Signal Processing, Neural Networks, Algorithms, Optimization, Statistics, Evolutionary Computation, Robotics, Data Analysis, C++, Computational..., Engineering, Fortran, Data Mining, Fault Diagnosis, Theory, Numerical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, LaTeX, Optimizations, Semantic Web, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Water, Modeling

Demetris Lappas

Cyprus
Student at The University of Edinburgh
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering

Pascal English School Larnaca   2006 — 2012

Experience
The University of Edinburgh   

Skills
Outlook, English, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, Editing, Windows, Research

Demi Bennett

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Student at The University of Edinburgh

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelors of Law with Honours Law

Denis Bell

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Owner, NSL Business Services Ltd
Management Consulting

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1971 — 1974

Experience
NSL Business Services Ltd   Technical services/ Quality ManagerKeystone Valves

Denis Jackson

London, United Kingdom
New Business Enterprise Director at Capita
Financial Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geophysics and Seismology

Experience
Capita   September 2015 - Present
Meinl Capital Markets Limited   February 2009 - Present
Citi   September 2008 - Present
Throgmorton UK Limited (acquired by Capita PLC)   November 2013 - August 2015
Tibra Capital   June 2010 - November 2013
Citi   September 1990 - March 2009
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation   September 1987 - September 1990

Skills
IT Strategy, Start-ups, Electronic Trading, Pricing Strategy, Client Services, Investment Banking, New Product..., Senior Executive..., Change Management, Trading Systems, Management, Business Strategy, Development of Strategy, Cost Reduction..., Foreign Exchange, Presentations, Regulatory Compliance, Hedge Funds, Senior Stakeholder..., Managerial Finance, Generating Revenue, Team Building, Training & Development, IT Operations, Revenue & Profit Growth, Pensions, Client Development, Board of Directors, Cost Reduction Planning, Risk Management, Recruiting, Financial Services, HR Management, Information Technology, Fixed Income, Treasury Management, Securities Regulation, Equities, Client Relationships..., Tax Compliance, Cost Management, Equity Derivatives, Proprietary Trading, Legal Compliance, Corporate Governance, Key Client Relationships, Strategic Planning, Operational Risk, Commodity Markets, Commercial Banking

Denis Johnstone

United Kingdom
Sales and Marketing Manager, Buxton Brewery
Food & Beverages

Education
Heriot-Watt University   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Brewing and Distilling

The University of Edinburgh   2005 — 2009
BSc (Hons) 2:1, Ecological Science (Conservation and Ecological Management)

Experience
Buxton Brewery   June 2014 - Present
Buxton Brewery   October 2012 - June 2014
BrewDog   October 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Beer, Alcoholic Beverages, Brewing

Denis Lyons

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tax Manager at Petroceltic International plc
Oil & Energy

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1978 — 1982
B.Com, Accounting & Business Studies

Experience
Petroceltic International PLC   February 2008 - Present
V.Group Limited   November 2004 - February 2008

Skills
Tax Compliance, Accounting, International Tax..., Tax Accounting, Oil, Financial Accounting, International Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Advisory

Denis O'Sullivan

Holywood, County Down, United Kingdom
PGCE Student
Higher Education

Education
Queen's University Belfast   2015 — 2016
PGCE, Mathematics

The University of Edinburgh   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics & Statistics

Our Lady and Saint Patrick's College, Knock   1986 — 1993
High School

Experience
BNP Paribas   May 2011 - June 2014
Exane Derivatives   October 2009 - May 2011
Morgan Stanley   July 1997 - July 2009

Skills
Structured Products, Financial Risk, Counterparty Risk, Management, Arbitrage, Derivatives, Market Making

Denis Osipenko

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Doctoral Researcher at Credit Research Centre, the University of Edinburgh
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Management Science

National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'   2000 — 2005
Master, Economic Cybernetics

Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics   1998 — 2000
Economic Cybernetics

Experience
University of Edinburgh   January 2012 - Present
freelance   June 2012 - Present
Extra Consulting Ltd   April 2013 - Present
Raiffeisen Bank Aval   October 2010 - June 2012
Raiffeisen Bank Aval   October 2009 - October 2010
Delta Bank   May 2007 - October 2009
Ernst & Young   October 2006 - April 2007
Kvazar-Micro   March 2006 - October 2006
Raiffeisen Bank Aval   August 2004 - March 2006

Skills
SAS, Social Networking, SAS Programming, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Basel II, SAS E-Miner, Quantitative Analytics, Credit Scoring, CRM, Emerging Markets, Segmentation, Credit, Loans, Dynamic Simulation, Credit Risk, Team Management, Risk Modeling, Market Risk, Banking, Risk Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Time Series Analysis, Financial Risk, SAS programming, Business Intelligence, Economics, Credit Portfolio..., Portfolio Management, Systems Modeling, Data Mining, Credit Cards, Data Modeling, Risk Management, Management

Denise Bates

London, United Kingdom
Group Publishing Director at Octopus Publishing Group
Publishing

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1981 — 1985
German, French

Experience
Octopus Publishing Group   July 2009 - Present
HarperCollins Publishers   July 2002 - July 2009
Ebury Press, Random House Publishing   1992 - 2002

Denise Cannon

Berlin Area, Germany
Director at Cannon & Cannon
Real Estate

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Urban Design

Royal Institute of Town Planning   2008 — 2010
MRTPI, Urban and Regional Planning, Chartered

Heriot-Watt University   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (MA), Urban and Regional Planning

University College Dublin   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

Holy Child School Killiney   1995 — 2003

Experience
Cannon & Cannon   July 2011 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle   August 2008 - July 2011
Farrells   May 2007 - September 2007

Denise Hamilton

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Marketing Manager at Energy Saving Trust
Environmental Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1995 — 1999
BEd (Hons) 2:1

George Heriot's School

The University of Edinburgh

Experience
Energy Saving Trust   March 2012 - Present
Dundas & Wilson   July 2010 - December 2010
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland   February 2010 - May 2010
Kenmore Property Group   April 2006 - December 2009
Burness   July 2004 - January 2006
Applecross   2003 - 2004
ZenithOptimedia   2001 - 2003

Skills
Marketing Budget..., Project Planning, Marketing Communications, Campaign Management, Event Planning, Oral & Written..., Management, New Business Development, Marketing Management, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing

Denise Laughlin

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Head Veterinary Nurse at Inglis Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, International Animal Welfare, Ethics & Law

The University of Edinburgh
PGCert, International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law

City And Guilds   2012 — 2013
Certificate, Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species

Glasgow University   2001 — 2004
RCVS Certificate, Veterinary Nursing

Experience
Inglis Veterinary Hospital   January 2015 - August 2015
Worldwide Veterinary Services   January 2014 - November 2014
Royal Veterinary College/ Hong Kong Polytechnic University   March 2013 - March 2014
Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation   January 2012 - January 2014
Wildlife Conservation Society   May 2011 - November 2011
Free The Bears Fund   May 2009 - May 2011
Glasgow Vet School   2008 - 2009
RSPCA   2004 - 2008
PDSA   2001 - 2004

Skills
Animal Work, Pets, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Dogs, Conservation Issues, Animal Nutrition, Birds, Ecology, Veterinary, Anesthesia, Animal Husbandry, Client Education, Wildlife, Zoology

Denise Marriott

Swansea, United Kingdom
Centre Manager at YMCA
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2000 — 2001
PGDip, Outdoor Education

The Nottingham Trent University   1994 — 1997
BSc (Hons), Sports Science and Administration

Experience
Pembrokeshire College   September 2014 - Present
YMCA   December 2009 - September 2014
Newgale YMCA OEC   April 2007 - December 2009
The Princes Trust Cymru   April 2006 - April 2007
The Venture Trust   2004 - 2005
The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre of New Zealand   2004 - 2005
The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre of New Zealand   2004 - 2005

Skills
Nonprofits, Coaching, Organizational..., Program Management, Fundraising, Staff Development, Youth Work, Training Delivery, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Youth Development, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Policy, Personal Development, Outdoor Recreation, Leadership Development, Outdoor Education, Teaching, Community Development, Team Building, Rock Climbing, Program Development, Training

Denise Marshall

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Writing and Editing

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2010
Master of Arts, Linguistics (Honours), 2:1

Three Rivers Community Technical College   2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Experience
Avaloq Innovation Ltd.   June 2012 - July 2014
Self-Employed   November 2011 - April 2012
Autonomy, an HP Company   August 2010 - November 2011
Valley Technology Ltd.   July 2008 - August 2009
The University of Edinburgh Accommodation Services   June 2008 - September 2008
Edinburgh Zoo   April 2008 - June 2008
Beit Brothers Supermarkets   September 2002 - August 2007
Herb's Country Deli and Restaurant   June 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Visio, Social Media, Problem Solving, Technical Writing, Instructional Writing, Writing, Microsoft Office, Unix, XML, Authoring Tools, Excel, Outlook, Team Management, Social Networking, Graphic Production, RoboHelp, FrameMaker, HTML, Copywriting, Editing, Microblogging, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Photography, Linux, Software Documentation, Windows, Blogging, PowerPoint, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Word, Documentation, English

Denise McCann

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Communications Manager at Revenue Scotland
Government Administration

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 2001
BA, History and Theology

Holyrood RC High School   1988 — 1994

Experience
Revenue Scotland   March 2013 - Present
The Scottish Government   September 2012 - March 2013
Registers of Scotland   September 2011 - August 2012
Registers of Scotland   September 2008 - September 2011
Registers of Scotland   2005 - 2008
Registers of Scotland   2005 - 2008
NHS National Services Scotland   2002 - 2004

Skills
PRINCE2, Program Management, Project Management, Equality & Diversity, Parliamentary Procedure, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, PRINCE2 project..., Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Government, Public Sector, Ministerial..., Public Policy, Change Management, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Project Delivery, Policy, Employee Engagement

Denise McCluskey

Stockholm, Sweden
International coordinator with innovation & project management experience in business & universities
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1986 — 1992
Ph.D., Science & Engineering

University of Strathclyde   1982 — 1986
B.Sc. (Hons), Applied Physics

Experience
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences   2006 - Present
University of Dalarna   2003 - 2006
AB Samarkand2015 – a regional development agency   2003 - 2004
Ericsson   2000 - 2003
LM Ericsson AS   January 1999 - July 2000
Dantec Dynamics   April 1994 - December 1999
The University of Edinburgh   1993 - 1994
The University of Edinburgh   1986 - 1993

Skills
Lecturing, Product Development, Innovation Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Optics, R, Interdisciplinary..., Sustainable Development, Science, Change Management, Strategy, Investment Management, Physics

Denise McFadden

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Business Development Assistant at MECOPP
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2003 — 2007
BA, Humanities and Social Science

Experience
MECOPP   May 2010 - Present
Scottish Parliament   December 2008 - July 2009
National Museums Scotland   July 2007 - January 2009

Denise Neill

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Caspian and Middle East Project Delivery Manager at Shell
Oil & Energy

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1985 — 1989
BSc (Hons), Chemical Engineering

Experience
Shell   July 2014 - Present
Shell   January 2014 - June 2014
Shell   December 2011 - December 2013
Shell   August 2011 - December 2011
Shell   January 2008 - July 2011
Shell   September 2005 - December 2007

Skills
Oil/Gas, Gas, Project Engineering, Petroleum, EPC, Upstream, Engineering

Denise Thieme

Cologne Area, Germany
Attended Universität Mannheim
Apparel & Fashion

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Marketing

Universität Mannheim   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd   2012 — 2013
Exchange Programme, Business Economics

Experience
Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf   2014 - 2014
Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.   2013 - 2013
Deutsches Mode Institut   2011 - 2011
Sorice Consulting   2009 - 2009

Skills
International Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Event Management, Event Marketing Strategy, International Management, B2B Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Fashion

Denise Treanor

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Live Proving Project Manager, New Bank Programme at Sainsburys Bank Plc
Financial Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2009
MBA, Impact of considering culture as part of the M&A process

University College Cork   2000 — 2001
Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Programming, Software Engineering

University College Cork   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Social Policy

Experience
Sainsburys Bank Plc   March 2015 - Present
Menapia Consulting Ltd   January 2015 - Present
Royal Bank of Scotland   January 2011 - January 2015
Royal Bank of Scotland   2008 - 2011
RBSG   July 2004 - September 2008

Skills
Outsourcing, PMO, Banking, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Strategy, PRINCE2, Business Analysis, Governance, Business Process..., Business Transformation, Change Management, Project Portfolio..., Project Management, Project Delivery

Denise Webster

Norwich, United Kingdom
Computing Lecturer and Professional Development Mentor
Education Management

Education
Great Yarmouth College   2006 — 2008
HNC Computing, Computing, Distinction

The University of Edinburgh   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Hons, Physical Education, 2:1

Experience
Great Yarmouth College   August 2013 - Present
Great Yarmouth College   September 2010 - Present
Pearson aka Edexcel   September 2010 - Present
Great Yarmouth College   September 2008 - Present
Great Yarmouth College   September 2007 - Present
Pearson aka Edexcel   May 2002 - January 2003
HM Forces Germany   July 1989 - April 1993

Skills
CPD, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Digital Learning Design, Training Delivery, Safeguarding, E-Learning, Training, Higher Education, Lecturing, Coaching, Curriculum Development, Management Development, Research, Teacher Mentoring, PowerPoint, Course Leadership, Curriculum Design, BTEC Lead Verifier, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Adult Education, Policy, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Teaching, Employee Relations

Dennis Lui

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
FY1 Doctor at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Medical Practice

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine

University of St. Andrews   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons.), Medicine

Experience
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust   August 2014 - Present
The University of Edinburgh   August 2011 - June 2014
The Kitsilano Showboat   May 2010 - September 2010
Park Pacific Pharmacy   May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Media Monitoring, Healthcare, Visual Design, Clinical Research, Surgery, CAD, Live Sound

Dennis Walder

London, United Kingdom
Professor of Literature at Open University
Higher Education

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1967 — 1974
MA(Hons)PhD, English

University of Cape Town   1960 — 1964
BABComm, English, German, Economics

The University of Edinburgh
PhD, English

Experience
Open University   Emeritus Professor of LiteratureOpen UniversitySeptember 2010 - Present
The Open University   1997 - 2010

Skills
Books, Tutoring, University Teaching, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Editing, Higher Education, E-Learning, Publishing, Literature, Research, Teaching, English, Qualitative Research, Lecturing

Dennis Walker

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
J.P. Morgan
Information Technology and Services

Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   1995 — 1996
MBA, Specialised in finance, strategy, information systems and strategic change

The University of Edinburgh   1982 — 1986
B.Sc., Computer Science

Experience
J.P. Morgan   October 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters   2012 - 2014
Thomson Reuters   2007 - 2012
JP Morgan   2004 - 2007
ABN AMRO   2003 - 2004
Lehman   2000 - 2002
Accenture   1996 - 2000
Prior to MBA   1986 - 1995

Skills
CEP, ETFs, Trading Strategies, Vendor Management, Arbitrage, Middleware, Trading Applications, Proprietary Trading, Buy-side, RMDS, Equity Trading, Stock Exchange, Sell Side, Offshoring, Trading Platforms, High Performance..., Financial Markets, Business Analysis, Program Management, Architecture, Trading Technology, Smart Order Routing, Electronic Trading, Trading System, GL Trade, Exchange Connectivity, Derivatives, Low Latency, Trading Systems, Middle Office, Agile, Front Office, Agile Methodologies, Order Management, Software Development, Market Data, Program Trading, Back Office, Messaging, Trading Floor, Quant, Equity Derivatives, Options, Trading, Equities, TIBCO, Straight Through..., Statistical Arbitrage

Dennis Wharton

London, United Kingdom
Campaigner and candidate for Stanborough Ward Watford at Conservative Party Watford
Political Organization

Education
National College of Teaching and Leadership   2003 — 2004
National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), Education Management

University of Surrey   1994 — 1995
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), Primary education

The University of Edinburgh   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Political Science and Government and Social Policy

University of Oxford   1988 — 1990
Postgraduate Diploma, PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)

Experience
Conservative Party Watford   July 2015 - Present
Herts Education Supply Services   January 2007 - Present
HouseJobs: Professional Handyman Service   October 2005 - Present
Liberal Democrats   January 2011 - June 2015
Liberal Democrats   December 2014 - May 2015
Liberal Democrats   November 2014 - May 2015
Liberal Democrats   November 2014 - May 2015
Liberal Democrats   November 2014 - May 2015
Liberal Democrats   November 2014 - May 2015
Liberal Democrats   January 2014 - May 2015

Skills
Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Policy, Curriculum Development, Strategic Planning, Editing, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Event Management, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Educational Leadership, Communication Skills, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Research, Curriculum Design, Community Building, Staff Development, Teaching

Denzil Taylor

Gloucester, United Kingdom
Internal Audit Manager at Intrinsic Financial Services
Financial Services

Education
ICAEW   1997 — 2000
C.A. Chartered Accountant

The University of Edinburgh   1992 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.) (Hons), Politics and History, 2:1

Experience
Intrinsic Financial Services   April 2014 - Present
Intel Corporation   November 2012 - February 2014
Intel   November 2008 - November 2012
TNS   April 2006 - November 2008
Management Revisions Limited   January 2002 - March 2006
Deloitte   January 2001 - January 2002
Baker Tilly   September 1997 - January 2001

Skills
Internal Controls, Financial Modeling, Finance, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Forecasting, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis

Dereje Kebede

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MSc Marketing management graduate from The University of Edinburgh
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2010
MSc, Management

SZABIST University   2005 — 2006
Masters degree, International Business & Marketing

SZABIST University   2002 — 2005
BBA (Hon), Business Administration

Experience
United Nations World Health Organization (UN-WHO)   October 2007 - September 2008
United Nations World Food Program ( UN-WFP)   October 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Humanitarian Assistance, Analysis, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Research, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis

Derek Beattie

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Systems Engineer at Freescale
Semiconductors

Education
The University of Edinburgh
Master’s Degree, MSc- System Level Integration (SoC Design)

The University of Edinburgh   1978 — 1983
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1st

Royal High School, Edinburgh   1973 — 1978

Experience
Freescale   June 2004 - Present
Motorola   July 2001 - May 2004
Motorola   September 1997 - June 2001
Motorola   March 1988 - August 1997
Motorola   1985 - 1988

Derek Bishop

United Kingdom
Volunteer at Fife NHS Board
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 1999
MBA, Management

Queen Margaret University College
Certificate in Healthcare Management, NHS Management

Glasgow Caledonian University   1977 — 1981
Special Examination & HNC, Biomedical Science

Stow College, Glasgow
ONC, Medical Laboratory Technology

Experience
Fife NHS Board   September 2015 - Present
Royal Voluntary Service   February 2015 - Present
Victim Support Scotland   February 2015 - Present
Institute of Biomedical Science   January 2014 - December 2014
The Scottish Government   September 2012 - January 2014
NHS   January 2005 - January 2014
Institute of Biomedical Science   January 2012 - December 2013
NHS Tayside   April 2001 - October 2007

Skills
Science, LIMS, GLP, Biochemistry, Immunology, ELISA, Healthcare, Data Analysis, Cell Biology, Microscopy, Patient Safety, Cancer, Diabetes, Clinical Trials, Histopathology, Hospitals, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Oncology, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Genetics, PCR, Pharmaceutical Industry, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Policy, Medicine, Healthcare Information..., Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Public Health, Laboratory Medicine, Genomics, Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Automation, Quality Improvement, Hematology, Laboratory, Medical Writing, Healthcare Management, Hardware Diagnostics, Pathology, Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Neuroscience, Cell Culture, Medical Diagnostics

Derek Breslin

London, United Kingdom
National Security and Defence Policy Manager at Department for International Development
Government Administration

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2002 — 2006
MA (Hons), Politics and Social Policy

City University of Hong Kong   2004 — 2005
Exchange Year, Politics, Social Policy, Public Administration

Experience
Department for International Development   September 2015 - Present
UK Department for International Development   December 2012 - September 2015
Scotland Office   September 2011 - December 2012
Foreign and Commonwealth Office   March 2010 - September 2011
Royal Commonwealth Society   January 2011 - March 2011
Foreign and Commonwealth Office   September 2008 - March 2010
DeHavilland   September 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Politics, Government, Political Campaigns, Policy, Foreign Policy, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis, International Relations, International...

Derek Bruce

London, United Kingdom
Associate Professor and Chartered Surveyor at Kingston University (Institute of Property)
Higher Education

Education
Northumbria University   2008 — 2009
LLM, Advanced Property Law

The College of Estate Management   1994 — 1996
DipArb, Arbitration

The University of Edinburgh   1977 — 1980
BSc, Ecological Science

other

Experience
Kingston University (Institute of Property)   June 2015 - Present
University of Westminster   November 2014 - May 2015
Kingston University   January 2014 - October 2014
Kingston University   February 1989 - December 2013

Skills
Appraisals, Feasibility Studies, Commercial Management, Asset Management, Quantity Surveying, Tenant, Property Management, Property Law, Real Estate Development, Residential Homes, Corporate Real Estate, Building Surveying, Real Estate, Real Estate Economics, Leases, Dilapidations, Property, Landlords, Expert Witness, Social Housing, Valuation, Lettings, Surveying, Commercial Real Estate, Urban Regeneration

Derek Buglass

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Director, Vorlich Limited
Accounting

Education
University of Edinburgh   1980 — 1984

Experience
Vorlich Limited   April 2007 - Present

Derek Cavanagh

London, United Kingdom
Project Director, Life Sciences at Terrapinn
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1992 — 1996

Experience
Terrapinn   August 2011 - Present
CWP Group   July 2010 - August 2011
FremantleMedia   September 2008 - September 2009
Fremantlemedia   August 2007 - September 2008
Fremantlemedia   September 2006 - August 2008
Disney ABC ESPN International TV   2000 - 2006

Skills
Entertainment, Marketing Strategy

Derek Clelland

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Automotive Consultant
Automotive

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Strategy

Experience
Mercedes Benz   January 2013 - Present
Lomond Audi Group   December 2005 - September 2012
Glenvarigill Company   June 2002 - December 2005
Honda UK   April 1997 - May 2002

Skills
Vehicles, Business Planning, Automotive, Sales Operations, Dealers, Strategy, New Business Development, Profit, Automotive Aftermarket, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Automobile

Derek Couper

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Trainee Solicitor at Anderson Strathern LLP
Law Practice

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2013
Law (LLB), (Hons)

Deans Community High School, Livingston.   2003 — 2009

Experience
Lothian Autistic Society   January 2015 - Present
Anderson Strathern Solicitors   September 2014 - Present
The Scottish Parliament   October 2012 - September 2014
Oxfam   August 2012 - October 2012
Young Scot   August 2009 - August 2012
The Labour Party   January 2012 - June 2012
House of Commons   July 2011 - January 2012
Scottish Labour Students   November 2010 - November 2011
Anderson Strathern   June 2011 - June 2011
Capital Defence Lawyers   June 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Press Releases, Human Rights, Government, Legal Research, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Networking, Legal Translation, Youth Leadership, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Advocacy, Presentations, Politics, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Research, Speech Writing, Legal Writing, Political Campaigns

Derek Durie

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

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2012 — 2014

Derek Dyer

Twickenham, United Kingdom
Change Management Consultant at HCL AXON
Management Consulting

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Business Studies and Economics

University of Melbourne   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Business Studies and Economics (EXCHANGE)

Experience
Lepman Inmobiliaria   July 2013 - August 2013
Invita Seguros de Vida   December 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Marketing, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Market Research, Social Networking, Customer Service, Time Management, Research, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Marketing Research, Social Media, Teamwork

Derek Elliott-Jones

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Project Engineer at NesscoInvsat
Telecommunications

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2002 — 2007
Master of Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Robert Gordon's College   1996 — 2002

Experience
Nessco Ltd   March 2011 - Present
Nessco Ltd   March 2010 - March 2011
Nessco Ltd   November 2007 - March 2010

Skills
Telecoms System..., Microwave Links, GMDSS, IP CCTV, Commissioning, VSAT, RF, IP, Project Management, Telecommunications..., Satellite Communications, CCTV, SDH, PAGA, Wireless, Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Public Address, VoIP, Procurement, Project Planning, Antennas, Project Commercial..., Fiber Optics, Satellite, Transmission, Telecommunications

Derek Fleming

Manchester, United Kingdom
Manager, Cross Sector Sales Program, EMEA at Brambles Ltd
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1989 — 1992
BSc

Dundee College   1992 — 1993
CIPD Postgraduate Diploma

Experience
Brambles   July 2014 - Present
CHEP   June 2010 - June 2014
CHEP   2007 - 2010
CHEP   2004 - 2007
CHEP   2001 - 2004
Efoodmanager AG   2000 - 2001
Greenvale AP Plc   1995 - 2000
WCF Ltd   1993 - 1995
Grampian Country Food Group   1989 - 1993

Skills
Logistics, Black Belts, Quality Control, Six Sigma, Warehousing, CRM, Market Analysis, Account Management, New Business Development, Root Cause Problem..., Key Account Management, Supply Chain, Trading, Quality System, Lean Thinking, Project Management, Business Relationship..., Business Process..., Operations Management, Process Improvement, B2B, Agribusiness, Strategy, International Business, Cross-functional Team..., Scotworks Negotiation, Root Cause Analysis, SPIN Selling, Process Engineering, Miller Heiman Sales..., Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Management, B2B Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Business Strategy, FMCG, Miller Heimann...

Derek Gillespie

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom
Head of Skills and Engagement at STFC
Government Administration

Education
University of Bristol   2004 — 2008
PhD, Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis

The University of Edinburgh   1999 — 2004
MChem (Hons.), Chemistry

Experience
STFC   January 2015 - Present
EPSRC   February 2014 - December 2014
EPSRC   October 2012 - February 2014
EPSRC   January 2012 - January 2013
EPSRC   August 2008 - September 2012
Avecia Pharmaceuticals   July 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Organometallic Chemistry, Large Group Facilitation, Research, Grants Administration, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Chemistry, Strategy, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Science, Data Presentation, Grants, Policy, R&D, Organic Chemistry, Science Policy, Public Speaking, Higher Education Policy, Stakeholder Management, Retreat Facilitation, Policy Analysis, Government, Grant Review, Public Sector

Derek Grainge

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
freelance; ex webmaster, programmer, teacher
Computer Software

Education
Moray House College of Education   1973 — 1974
Certificate of Education

Edinburgh University   1969 — 1973
BSc, Mathematics, Hons

Royal High School, Edinburgh   1963 — 1969

Experience
freelance web designer and programmer   2012 - 2013
Wellington College   1988 - 2012
Loretto School   1974 - 1988

Skills
Management, Graphic Design, Teaching, Technical Writing, Teacher Training, Web Design, Creative Writing, Programming

Derek Harkness

Munich Area, Germany
Senior Service Line Manager Carrier Products EMEA at Akamai Technologies
Telecommunications

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Experience
Akamai Technologies   May 2013 - Present
Akamai Technologies   December 2012 - May 2013
Verivue   November 2010 - December 2012
Juniper Networks   August 2000 - October 2010
Unisphere Networks   2000 - 2002
Siemens   1994 - 2000
Siemens   1994 - 2000

Skills
QoS, Pre-sales, ATM networks, IPv6, BGP, VoIP, OSPF, Professional Services, Network Security, JUNOS, IP, Switches, VPLS, Juniper, Cloud Computing, MPLS, Multicast, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Design, TCP/IP, VPN, SIP, Ethernet, Cisco Technologies, Routing Protocols, Routers, Routing, Wireless, Telecommunications

Derek Harwood

London, United Kingdom
Project Management Consultant
Oil & Energy

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering

Dundee High   1966 — 1972

Experience
freelance   July 2012 - Present
Previously AMEC   2010 - 2011
AMEC   1988 - 2011
AMEC   1988 - 2000
CB&I / John Brown   1976 - 1988

Skills
P&ID, Process Safety, LNG, Project Engineering, HAZOP, FPSO, Engineering, Refineries, Petroleum, Upstream, Commissioning, FEED, Pipelines, EPC, Gas, Onshore, Offshore Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas, Gas Processing, Energy Industry, Refinery, Concept Development, Engineering Design, Oil/Gas, Oil & Gas Industry, Project Control, Downstream Oil & Gas

Derek Hayes

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Customer Operations Representative, Standard Life Assurance Limited
Financial Services

Education
Standard Life in House training   2010 — 2011
Scottish Vocational Qualification, Banking and Financial Support Services, Passed

Napier University   1999 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Standard Life Open Learning   2002 — 2002
Certification, The Pensions Framework, Passed

Edinburgh University   1998 — 1999
Mature Student Access Course, English Literature and History, 3-4

Intec College South africa   1989 — 1990
Certification, Hotel/Motel Management, Passed

Westville Boy's High School, DBN, South Africa   1982 — 1987
Standard Grade Matric, Accounting, Physical Science, Mathematics, Geography, Languages Engllish and Afrikaans

Experience
Standard Life   April 2002 - Present
Hearts of Midlothian Football Club   July 2014 - Present
Brightwork Limited   December 2004 - Present
Saltire Hospitality   August 2011 - June 2014
REED   December 1997 - June 2006
Saltire Taverns Limited   March 2000 - June 2001
Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh   March 1999 - September 1999
Abbotsford Bar and Restaurant   November 1997 - March 1999
Pick 'n Pay   October 1993 - August 1995
SPAR   September 1990 - June 1993

Skills
Marketing, Account Management, Sales Management, Food, Retail, Hospitality, Computer Literate, Sales, Food & Beverage, Sourcing, Customer Service, Human Resources, Corporate Hospitality

Derek Hendry

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Subsurface Platform Lead at BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd
Oil & Energy

Education
King's College London   1983 — 1986
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Quaternary Geology

The University of Edinburgh   1979 — 1983
Bachelor’s Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General, 2:1

Experience
BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd   

Skills
Project Delivery, Petroleum, Project Portfolio..., Seismology, Petrophysics, Geology, Reservoir Management, Field Development, Business Process..., Earth Science, Project Management, Oil/Gas, Petrel, Change Management, Energy Industry, Upstream, Oil & Gas, Petroleum Geology

Derek Hepburn

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Theoretical Physicist
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1999 — 2003
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theoretical Particle Physics

The University of Edinburgh   1996 — 1999
M.Phys. with first class honours, Mathematical Physics, First Class Honours

The University of Edinburgh   1992 — 1996
B.Sc. with second class honours, division (i), Chemical Physics

Graeme High School, Falkirk, Scotland   1986 — 1992

Experience
University of Edinburgh   April 2004 - September 2014

Skills
Linux, Numerical Analysis, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Numerical Simulation, Scientific Computing, Quantum Mechanics, Fortran, LaTeX, Statistical Physics, Theoretical Physics, High Performance..., Solid State Physics, Molecular Dynamics, Theory, C, Modeling, Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Scientific Writing, Monte Carlo Simulation, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation, Simulations, Density Functional..., Python, Algorithms, Condensed Matter Physics, Research, Mathematica, MPI, Particle Physics, Parallel Computing, Science, Parallel Programming, Computational Physics, Computational Modeling, OpenMP

Derek Hodge

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Teaching Fellow in Division of Communications, Media and Culture at the University of Stirling
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The University of Stirling   1999 — 2001
MSc, Public Relations

The University of Glasgow   1980 — 1983
None, Microbial Genetics

University of Sussex   1979 — 1983
D.Phil, Microbial Genetics

The University of Edinburgh   1974 — 1979
MSc (Hons), Molecular Biology

George Heriot's School, Edinburgh   1967 — 1974

Experience
University of Stirling   February 2006 - Present
University of Central Lancashire   January 2004 - January 2006
George Hodge Associates: Press & Public Relations Consultants   April 1990 - September 1999
Games Workshop   1985 - 1990

Skills
University Teaching, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Data Analysis, Editing, Lecturing, Event Management, Research, Journalism, Higher Education, Press Releases, Media Relations, Teaching, Social Media

Derek Hogg

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Partner at Harper Macleod LLP
Law Practice

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1981 — 1986
LLB Hons (2.1), Law

Experience
Harper Macleod LLP   PartnerMcClure NaismithApril 2006 - December 2009
ledingham chalmers   September 2000 - March 2006
Skene Edwards WS   July 1988 - August 2000

Skills
Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Sector, Legal Advice, Local Government, Social Housing

Derek Hunter

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Manager, EU Auditing at Chiltern International
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Edinburgh University   1992 — 1996
BSc Hons, Pharmacology

Experience
Chiltern International   April 2014 - Present
Chiltern International   June 2013 - April 2014
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)N   January 2007 - June 2013
Inveresk/Charles River   March 2004 - January 2007
AstraZeneca   December 2000 - March 2004
Quintiles   January 1997 - December 2000

Skills
Balanced Scorecard, GxP, ISO 27001, 21 CFR Part 11, Pharmaceutical Industry, Information Governance, Collaborative Practice, Information Security, Regulatory Requirements, Software Quality..., CAPA, External Audit, Clinical Trials, Risk Management, Testing, Process Control, Software Validation, GLP, GMP, COBIT, Incident Management, Gap Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Continuous Auditing, GCP, Security Audits, RACI, GAMP, Change Management, Complaint Management, Root Cause Analysis, Training Delivery, Supplier Quality..., Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, IT Audit, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, CMMI, Supplier Performance, Validation, Continuous Monitoring, KPI Reports, Iso 9000, Document Management, Computer System..., Quality Auditing, CRO, ISO 13485

Derek Ireland

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Enterprise Architecture leadership
Information Technology and Services

Education
Napier University   1989 — 1990
Postgraduate Diploma, IT Systems Analysis and Design

The University of Edinburgh   1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Commerce, Accountancy, Business, Economics, Commercial Law

Experience
Gartner   April 2014 - Present
CGI   May 2013 - December 2013
Standard Life   November 2011 - December 2012
Standard Life   2008 - November 2011
Standard Life   2004 - 2007
Standard Life   2002 - 2004
Standard Life   2002 - 2002
Standard Life   1997 - 2000
Standard Life   1990 - 1997

Skills
Architecture Governance, Technology Management, Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, IT Solutions, IT Strategy, Budgets, Corporate transactions, Acquisitions, IT Transformation, COBIT, Governance, Strategy, Leadership, Applications, Information Technology, Solution Architecture, Budget, International IT..., E-commerce, Application Architecture, SOA, Business Architecture, IT Management, Architecture

Derek Ireland

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Infrastructure Delivery Manager at Tesco Bank
Financial Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1982 — 1986
BSc(Hons), Microbiology

Fox Covert Primary school   1970 — 1976

Six Thinking Hats

Experience
Tesco Bank   November 2014 - Present
Purple Cow IT Solutions Ltd   June 2012 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group   June 2012 - October 2014
Standard Life   August 2009 - June 2012
Children First   February 2009 - July 2009
Standard Life   December 2003 - January 2009
Standard Life   January 1992 - November 2003
Standard Life   November 1990 - January 1992
Reed Group plc   January 1988 - January 1990
Beecham group plc   January 1986 - January 1988

Skills
PMO, Project Delivery, IT Strategy, Analysis, IT Operations, Resource Management, Team Management, Data Migration, ITIL, Infrastructure, MS Project, Stakeholder Management, IT Service Management, PRINCE2, contract opportunities, Project Portfolio..., Project Implementation, Project Coordination, Programme Delivery, Change Management, Project Management, Service Delivery, Agile Methodologies, Management, Governance

Derek Ireland

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Project Manager at Standard Life
Financial Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1982 — 1986
B.Sc (hons), Biological Sciences

Experience
Standard Life   Project ManagerStandardlife1990 - 2008

Derek Kirkwood

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Solution Designer
Banking

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

The University of Stirling   1984 — 1988
BSc, Psychology / Computing

Experience
National Australia Group   May 2012 - Present
National Australia Group   January 2011 - May 2012
National Australia Group   September 2008 - May 2012
Royal Bank of Scotland Group   2005 - 2006
Kibble Care and Education Centre   2004 - 2005
Zurich Insurance   1999 - 2003
BMW   1997 - 1999
Zurich Insurance   1994 - 1997

Skills
Enterprise Software, Information Management, Integration, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Content..., Enterprise Architecture, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Strategy

Derek Livingston

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Property Owner and Landlord
Real Estate

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2002 — 2003
Associate's Degree, Physics with Science

Langside College   2001 — 2002
Scotvec Modules

University of Strathclyde   1996 — 1997
Master's Degree, Optical Electronics

The University of Edinburgh   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Physics

Stow College   1989 — 1991
Higher National Certificate, Production Engineering

Langside College   1988 — 1991
High School, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics

Stow College   1987 — 1989
Ordinary National Certificate, Mechanical Engineering

Eastwood High   1983 — 1987
High School, 'O' Grades

Experience
Property Management   August 2012 - Present

Skills
Rentals, Property Management, Investors, Strategic Leadership, Investment Properties, Account Management, Sellers, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Science, Real Estate Development, Mathematics, Landlords, Contract Negotiation, Leases, Strategic Planning, Physics, Real Estate, Leadership

Derek MacLeod

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Assistant Head of International Recruitment and Development at the University of Edinburgh
Higher Education

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2011
MSc, Africa and International Development

Emory University   2004 — 2005
Political Science

University of St. Andrews   1999 — 2003
BSc, Physics

Experience
ERIS   February 2009 - December 2014
University of Edinburgh   February 2013 - July 2014
The University of Edinburgh   June 2008 - January 2013
ERIS   2006 - 2008
EC Bilateral Elections Programme in Liberia   2005 - 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Higher Education, Research, Diplomacy, Nonprofits, CRM, Policy, Program Management, Management, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Government, International..., Foreign Policy, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, Politics, Qualitative Research, Student Recruiting, Proposal Writing, Event Management

Derek Marshall

United Kingdom
Consultant Psychiatrist, Expert Witness in Psychiatry
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Northumbria University   2015 — 2017
Master of Laws (LLM), Medical Law

Royal College of Psychiatrists   1998 — 2002
MRCPsych, Psychiatry Residency Program, SHO/Reg

Edinburgh University   1998 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Cum Laude

University of Cape Town   1988 — 1994
MBChB, Medicine

Wynberg Boys High   1983 — 1987
Matric

NHS England & Wales
Approved under Section 12 (2) of the MHA 1983, Mental Health

NHS Scotland
Approved under Section 22 Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, Mental Health

Experience
Green Room Group   2008 - Present
NHS   January 1996 - Present
Longevity Investments   2005 - 2007
Pharmaceutical physician   January 2001 - September 2002

Skills
Negotiation, Buying a Business, Management Consulting, Neuroscience, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Acquisition, Start-ups, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Psychiatry, Group Buying, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Personal Development, Performance Management, Change Management

Derek McCulloch

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Head of Comercial Division and Energy at Gillespie Macandrew LLP
Law Practice

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1975 — 1979
LLB HONS, LAW

Experience
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Scotland   March 2015 - Present
Lexwork International   October 2013 - Present
Marketing Edinburgh Ltd   January 2011 - Present
Signet Accreditation limited   August 2006 - Present
Lexwork International   October 2005 - Present
Gillespie Macandrew LLP   1988 - Present
Gillespie Macandrew LLP   1983 - Present

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, Energy, Water Resources, Natural Resources, Property Law, International Trade, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Trading, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial Real Estate, Law Firms, Strategy, Corporate Law, Competition Law, Low Carbon, Negotiation, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Dispute Resolution

Derek McKenzie

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Owner, Kite Innovation (Europe) Limited
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1989 — 1990
MBA, Master of Business Administration

The University of Dundee   1981 — 1985
BSc, Applied Science in Electronics

Experience
Kite Innovation (Europe) Ltd   November 2006 - Present
Strategem Limited   June 1991 - October 2006
BBN Technologies   July 1988 - September 1989
Plessey Company plc   August 1985 - July 1988

Skills
Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Business Development, Security, Market Research, Strategy, Lifesciences, Management, Engineering, Team Building, Manufacturing, R&D, Project Management, Management Consulting, Innovation Management, Research Management, Business Growth, New Business Development, Research, Proposal Writing, Product Development

Derek Meehan

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Vice President, Global Technology, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Financial Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1999 — 2004
BSc Hons, Computer Science

Woodmill High School, Dunfermline   1993 — 1999
High School

Experience
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   January 2015 - Present
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   January 2011 - January 2015
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   February 2007 - December 2010
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   July 2004 - January 2006
Telewest Broadband (now Virgin Media)   July 2000 - July 2004
Aegon UK   July 2003 - October 2003
BSkyB   June 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Control-M, Scrum, JIRA, Veritas Cluster Server, Software Project..., ITIL, FIX, Jenkins, Subversion, Unix, Linux, Agile Methodologies, Trading Systems, Project Delivery, XSLT, .NET, User Acceptance Testing, Requirements Gathering, Unix Shell Scripting, Sybase, Dollar Universe, Requirements Analysis, MongoDB, XML, Continuous Integration, Performance Tuning, T-SQL, ClearCase, Sybase Adaptive Server, Java

Derek Middleton

Nijmegen Area, Netherlands
Independent Writing, Editing and Translation Professional
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Nottingham   1980 — 1982
MA, Environmental Planning

The University of Edinburgh   1975 — 1979
BSc, Ecological Sciences

Experience
Derek Middleton Text Compilation Editing Translation   1995 - Present
Bureau van Droffelaar   1989 - 1993
Kluwer Academic Publishers   1987 - 1989
Kluwer Academic Publishers   1984 - 1987
Gillespies   1982 - 1984

Skills
Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Publishing, Research, Scientific Writing, Environmental Impact..., Ecology, Copy Editing, International..., Editing, Translation, Publications, Policy, Sustainability, European Union, English

Derek Mills

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Chairman/CEO at DLM Research
Construction

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2008 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Architecture

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)   1978 — 2013
CEng MIET, Electrical service related to Construction

Loughborough University   1993 — 1995
DLUT, Construction Management

The University of Huddersfield   1978 — 1982
BSc(Hons), Elecrical and Elecronic Engineering

Nort Trafford College   1974 — 1978
C & G, Electrical Installation

Great Stone Secondary Boys School   1970 — 1974

Experience
DLM Research Limited   February 2011 - Present
Optimum Advances Limited   March 2004 - March 2007
Canary Wharf Group plc   February 2001 - February 2004
DMBI Limited   February 1999 - June 2002
Laing   August 1988 - February 1999
N G Bailey   September 1974 - June 1988

Skills
Contract Management, IT Management, Business Strategy, Project Coordination, Cost Management, Engineering, Project Execution, Strategy, Cost Savings, Cost Estimating, Consulting, Construction Management, Consultancy, Project Delivery, Project Management, Management, Project Planning, IT Strategy, Construction, Systems Engineering, Project Estimation, Procurement, Change Management

Derek Milne

Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Graduate Trainee Planning Officer (Urban Design) at Falkirk Council
Architecture & Planning

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2014
Master of Arts with Honours (MA (Hons), Architecture, 2:1

Grangemouth High School   2004 — 2010
High School

Experience
Falkirk Council   September 2014 - Present
Southern Cross Healthcare   October 2011 - March 2012
The Orchard Hotel   March 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Urban Design, Kerkythea, Microsoft Office, Residential Design, Photography, Teamwork, Software Development, Design Research, Graphic Design, AutoCAD Architecture, InDesign, Hand Drafting, AutoCAD, Construction Drawings, Sketching, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Autodesk Inventor..., BIM, Listed Buildings, IDOX, Drawing, Urban Planning, Architectural Design, Illustrator, Model Making, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, Rendering, Photoshop, Research, Adobe Muse, SketchUp, Design, Sustainability, Architecture, UNIFORM, Sustainable Design

Derek Napier

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
SJD Accountancy, Area Manager
Accounting

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1995 — 1999
BCom (Hons) Business Studies & Accounting

Lasswade High School Centre   1988 — 1994

Experience
SJD Accountancy   April 2012 - Present
Gibson McKerrell Brown   2003 - April 2012
Drumbow Group   2007 - 2011
Danzig & Co Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers   August 1999 - February 2003

Skills
Cash Flow, Payroll, Tax Compliance, Accounting, Year End Accounts, Tax Preparation, Account Reconciliation, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, VAT, Accountants, PAYE, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Office, Tax, Small Business, Tax Returns, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Preparation, Sage, Individual Taxation

Derek Nash

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Partner and Head of Commercial Property, Lindsays
Law Practice

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1982 — 1987
LLB, LAW

Stewart's Melville

Experience
Lindsays   2003 - Present
Lindsays   March 2003 - March 2012
Skene Edwards   1999 - 2003
Orr MacQueen   1990 - 1999

Skills
Property Development, Negotiation, Landlords, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leases, Property Law, Real Estate Development, Property, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Charities, Investments, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Commercial Property..., Joint Ventures

Derek Oliver

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Service Manager Environmental Health at East Lothian Council
Government Administration

Education
The University of Stirling   2005 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Public Service Management

University of Strathclyde   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 2001
BSc(Hons) Environmental Health

Experience
East Lothian Council   September 2015 - Present
Falkirk Council   March 2008 - September 2015
Falkirk Council   October 2006 - March 2008
West Lothian Council   April 2002 - October 2006

Skills
Change Management, Local Government, Public Sector, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Training Delivery, Sustainability, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Environmental Health

Derek Paisley

Basel Area, Switzerland
Investigator II at Novartis
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Bath   1995 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Genetics

The University of Edinburgh   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons), Molecular Biology, 2.1

Experience
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research   May 2014 - Present
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research   May 2006 - April 2014
GSK   April 2005 - May 2006
F2G Ltd   November 2002 - April 2005
The University of Edinburgh   February 2000 - November 2002

Skills
Biomarkers, Drug Discovery, Cell Biology, Pharmacokinetics, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Development, Drug Design, In Vivo, Cell, Assay Development, Pharmacology

Derek Peters

Northampton, United Kingdom
Placement Director, Headline Marketing Ltd
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1977 — 1982

Experience
Headline Marketing Ltd   November 2006 - Present
Propaganda   January 1999 - December 2007
Booker   1998 - 1999

Derek Poots

United Kingdom
Director at Asset Data Limited
Management Consulting

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1974 — 1979
BSc, Engineering, Physics

The Open University   1989 — 1991
MBA

Royal Belfast Academical Institution   1967 — 1974

Experience
Asset Data Limited   May 2014 - Present
Derek Poots Associates Limited   January 2003 - Present
F&C   August 2011 - February 2013
Linklaters   July 2010 - May 2011
Southern Water   January 2010 - July 2010
Southern Water   January 2009 - December 2009
BAA   September 2005 - January 2009
NICEIC   January 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Outsourcing, Project Delivery, Business Case, Strategy, Infrastructure, IT Strategy, Integration, Data Center, VMware, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Program Management

Derek Robertson

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Freelance writer, editor, and journalist.
Online Media

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1997 — 2002
LLB Bachelor of Laws, Law

Experience
DrownedinSound.com   May 2013 - Present
PERDIZ Magazine   December 2012 - Present
Freelance Writer & Journalist   September 2009 - Present
Le Cool   May 2009 - July 2014
Tales From The Tents   April 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Curating, Magazines, Writing, Editorial, Interviews, Music, Photography, Blogging, Social Media, Research

Derek Skinner

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Database Projects Manager at Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
Museums and Institutions

Education
The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Experience
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland   January 2011 - Present
NewsBase   August 2001 - December 2010
Communicata   2000 - 2001
Business Computer Technology   1997 - 2000
BBC   1997 - 1997
International Business Systems (Public Services)   1995 - 1997
Strathclyde Regional Council   1992 - 1995

Derek Walmsley

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Trustee at Morrison Pension and Life Assurance Plan
Utilities

Education
The University of Edinburgh   1965 — 1969
Bsc, Economics

Dundee High School   1958 — 1962

Experience
Morrison Pension and Life Assurance Plan   November 2009 - Present
Thorntons plc   October 2008 - Present
Anglian Water Grouo   November 2008 - April 2010
Spirit Group   2002 - 2005
EMAP plc   September 1985 - December 2001
EMAP plc   September 1985 - December 2001