MHP – A Porsche Company

- Developing multimodal Retrieval Augmented Generation applications on company data with Large Language Models
- Building an LLM-based Quality Evaluator and ML-based Duplicate Detection Method for Software Bug Tickets

Data Scientist

Bosch Power Tools

- Implementation and evaluation of probabilistic deep learning models for demand forecasting on AWS SageMaker

Master Student Data Science

- Development of a tool for automated data analysis and visualization in SAP Analytics Cloud
- Implementation of time series forecasting and outlier detection models

Working Student Data Science

Mercedes-Benz AG

- Speeding up the assembly process by using machine learning to predict throughput times and errors on Azure Databricks
- Automation of graph visualization for the optimization of assembly analysis

Fraunhofer IPA

- Implementation and evaluation of a generative deep learning model for image data augmentation for cutting edge patterns
- Implementation of scientific papers in Python

Bachelor Student Deep Learning

MAHLE

- Analysis of engine data and application of machine learning for prediction in piston temperature measurement

Intern Data Analysis & IT Project Management

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Baker Hughes

Technical requirements management
Technical appraisal and selection of equipment from global rental fleet
Light Well, Riser, and Tooling Package systems engineering
Delivery of work packs to application engineers
Authoring of global processes, technical standards, and product specifications
Analysis of global subsea intervention market & definition of service available segment in terms of service scope, product, and OEM
Product-market fit analysis
Data engineering & integration of data from internal and external sources
Provision of global rental fleet analytics (Power BI)
Build and deployment of subsea tooling auto-config apps
Generation of market & product focused technical reports
Reporting to all levels of the organisation
Cross-functional collaboration with fleet, commercial, sales and marketing teams

Senior Principal, Interdisciplinary, Service Engineering

Digital lead – Intervention Services:
Intense focus on efficiency enhancement, cost reduction and delivery of strategic business objectives through digital adoption
Leverage of best-in-class tech from enterprise tech stack
Requirements elicitation and management
Digital technology roadmaps
API roadmap & identification of pre-built connectors
AI integration proposals (C3ai & tier 1 vendors) 
Product charters, budgeting, scheduling, resource profiling and ROI analysis for pilot digital initiatives
Presentation of Digital and AI programme proposals to leadership
Definition of value and growth hypotheses, strong focus on time-to-value
Alignment of business logic, system architectures and processes
Authoring of global processes, policies and standards
Delivery of proof-of-concept analytics solutions to asset & commercial teams
Delivery of Python and Power Apps based automation solutions (member of citizen developer group)
Identification & leverage of external data pipelines
Built regulatory authority data pipeline, reduced time-to-insight on market analysis and forecasting activities by 75%
Data gathering, ETL and reporting (Python / Excel / Power BI) 
Data security, risk & compliance management (working with legal counsel) 
Stakeholder engagement across internal functions and external contractors

Decommissioning solutions lead:
Technical management & delivery of well decommissioning solutions 
Early customer engagement
Tender support
Technical studies
Process management activities
Engagement with regulatory & advisory bodies
Wells decommissioning program planning and scheduling
Technical pack definition
Technical risk management & mitigation plans
Technical reviews
Budget ownership
Cost analysis & probabilistic cost modelling
Cost, schedule and resource optimisation
Leadership of engineering personnel
Multi-Gen. Service Plans and Operational Concepts
Market analysis
Well abandonment technology appraisal

Engineering Manager: Well Decommissioning Solutions

•	Member of BHGE Fast-Works Decom & Abandonment Business Development Team
o	Submission of E & A wells abandonment strategy report to the Oil & Gas Authority
o	Completion of an application to the Scottish Government Decommissioning Challenge Fund for financial support to sustain a Decom digital technology project (successful)
o	Alignment of BHGE Decommissioning strategy, working with reps from Ernst & Young
o	Technical review of completed & pending OGA Decommissioning Programmes
o	Well abandonment campaign planning, operations scheduling and risk analysis
o	Cost modelling, cost reduction strategies, forecast P&L and cash flow s-curves
o	Service provider screening
o	Rig and Vessel capability studies
o	Waiting on weather / NPT data analysis
o	Well abandonment timings and configuration of base timing cases: Rig & LWI
o	Participation in joint industry projects and decommissioning conferences / seminars – Decom North Sea, SPE and Endeavor decom JIP
o	Opportunity screening & opportunity pursuit plans
o	Support of Com Ops & ITO functions, account managers, services and regional teams
o	Support of BHGE Digital business strategy
o	Participation in customer meetings, presentations on BHGE decom capability
o	RFI & tender submissions
o	Training workshops and presentations
o	Marketing support
•	Decom Product Line Systems Engineering
o	Basis of Design IAW Oil & Gas UK Guidelines for the Abandonment of Wells Issue 5
o	Review of BHGE Well Abandonment Best Practice (IAW above)
o	Analysis of BHGE OEM and non-OEM total available market
o	Decom Regulations and standards review, compliance planning and gap analysis – UKCS & other regions
o	System requirements definition
o	System and product specification
o     Technology readiness appraisal
o	Operational Concepts definition
o	Multi-generation services plan
o	Interface specification
o	Block diagrams & P & IDs
o	Support of product development teams
o	Applications engineering support
o	Review of asset register for Decom product line

Senior Engineer: Systems - Decommissioning

infrastaq.io

Founder & managing director
I deliver:
App & dashboard solutions
Data gathering, data engineering & analysis services
My responsibilities:
Sales, product management, data management & service delivery
I use:
Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, SQLite, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, MySql, Bootstrap & WordPress

Director

GE Oil & Gas

Team lead for varied, complex projects and initiatives of broad scope and high impact. Management of major assignments, ensuring their contribution to the overall business strategy.
Compliance lead for specification review program:
Responsible for program scope and execution, CTR, planning and scheduling.
Developed company focused review framework for ISO 13628-7 and API 17G.
Product development lead for connector product structuring campaign:
Definition of program scope, CTR's, planning and scheduling.
Provided technical leadership.
Asset integrity management leader for legacy riser rental products:
Responsible for definition of rental product support scope for engineering.
Outlined legislative, regulatory and code compliance guidelines.
Defined rental system requirements and generated specification.
Managed asset appraisal and audit of asset records for rental scope of supply.
Managed audit of mobilisation history and review of IMRR records.
Defined spares and IMRR strategy with program manager, lead engineer and rental operations.
Gathered information on current and proposed well abandonment campaigns to further define system requirements and ensure market alignment.
Produced program CTR, defined schedule / resource and managed planning.
General and day-to-day duties:
Line management and technical leadership for lead engineer and 3 intervention engineers.
Support and co-ordination of interfacing internal customers; manufacturing, sourcing, services, global and systems engineering.
Support of program fulfillment for various NPI projects.
Contribution to direct material productivity and cost reduction programs.
Progress reporting to all levels of the organization.
Mentoring of engineers, graduates and interns.
Chairing of team and program meetings.
Appraisal (EMS) and staff one-to-ones.
Alignment of team goals and objectives with department strategy
General team administration, schedule, holidays and work load levelling.
Delivery on lean and six sigma initiatives.

Engineering Technical Leader

Interpretation of customer specifications to produce design specifications.
Contract review and technical / commercial risk appraisal.
Conceptual design.
Emergency disconnect package, ROV panels, small bore valves, schematics, riser string, DCV specifications, structural frames for equipment unitisations, lifting frames, rigging design for equipment packages and integration to shipping baskets.
Validation of design against health, safety and environmental legislation.
Responsible for product improvement and cost-out initiatives.
Writing of design specifications.
Chairing of design reviews including materials and environmental aspects.
Bill of material management.
Design verification.
Calculations to ISO 13628-7, API 6A for completion work-over riser products.
Structural and lifting calculations to DNV, AISC and BS 5950.
Sea fastening and rigging calculations to DNV cargo vessel code & RFCoS.
Risk analysis and FMECA for completion work-over riser products.
FAT procedures.
Support of qualification program for small bore valves.
Checking and approval of drawings and calculations.
Support of design function.
Product review with manufacturing and provision of manufacturing support.
Field support for riser products.
Vendor support.
Supervision of engineers and designers.

Advanced Lead Engineer

Expro

Engineering support for well test and commissioning products.  Burner Booms, Burners, Surge Tanks & Metering Skids.  Calculations: Structural [AISC / BS 5950 / DNV 2.7-3],  Pressure Vessel [ASME VIII Div.1 / 2],  Piping [ASME B31.3] (Mathcad).  Functional & design specifications.  CTR’s & project plans.  Structural analysis of burner booms in Staad Pro.  Well test operational standards.  Supervision of engineers and designers.  Checking of drawings and calculations.  Design Reviews.  Project management.  Product data management in Advitium system.  Rig / deck layouts in Inventor and AutoCad.

Senior Engineer

TIS Manufacturing Ltd

Mobile well service equipment [DNV 2.7-1 and DNV 2.2-2].  Wireline units, diesel hydraulic power packs and IWOCS equipment.  Project management.  Project plans.  Design calculations.  FE analysis (Inventor).  Supervision of engineers.  Verification of engineers designs and calculations.  Design code compliance.  Checking of drawings.  Product 3D models (Inventor).  Design specifications.  Sales order and specification review.  Management of mechanical and electrical sub contractors.  FAT’s.  Operations manuals.  Legislative conformity assessment 2006/42/EC.  Hydraulic schematics and P & ID’s.  Electrical schematics.  Management of change.  C.A. submission for IRC.  Procurement support.  Build and test support.

Design Engineer

EnerMech

FEED Study reports.  Work packs, method statements and risk assessments.  Design of crane upgrades in Solidworks 2010 and AutoCad LT.   Engineering lead for refinery critical lift project.  Purchase specifications.  Management of change.  Engineering support for offshore crane technicians.  Survey and condition reports for offshore cranes.  Design calculations.  CTR’s & Project Plans.  Checking of work packs, lift plans and drawings.  Project reporting to clients / presentation of engineering proposals.

Project Engineer

Howden

Topsides & Refinery Process Gas Compression Packages.  Contract review.  P&ID’s / PFD’s.  3D Skid models (Inventor).  Rotating equipment integration – screw compressors, electric motor drives & gearboxes.   Pressure Vessels [ASME VIII Div.1 / PD 5500], Tanks [API 614], Pipework [ASME B31.3], Structure [BS 5950 / AISC] and Access Platforms [BS 5395-3].  Design specifications.  Design calculations - MathCAD.  Pipework analysis (CAEPipe).  Management of sub-contract FE analysis.  Weight control.  Lift / rigging calcs. & transport plans.  Foundation loads / deck reaction calcs.  Supervision of engineers and draughtsmen.  Checking of drawings.  Review of project specifications.  RFQ’s.  Spec. / code compliance & verification.  Procurement support.  Bill of Materials management.  Liaison with client & internal customers.  Management of project deliverables to plan.  FAT’s.  Build, test and shipping support.  Proposals work.

Aggreko UK Ltd

ISO containerised generating sets.  Diesel and gas engine products.  Package structure design [ISO 668].  Pipework [ASME B31.1].  Design of induction and exhaust systems, diesel tanks and cooling packages.  Site layout & infrastructure.  Product 3D models (Pro-E).  UL compliance for US market.  Integration of electrical systems.  Verification of completed designs.  Project management.  Technical files [98/37 EC & 97/23 EC].  Supervision of draughtsmen.  General arrangement drawings.  Design calculations.  Checking of Drawings.  Procurement support.  Bill of material management.  Product management.   Engineering studies / proposals: bi-fuel conversions and catalyst systems.  Technical enquiry handling for hire contracts.

Design Draughtsman

Alexander Dennis Limited

Bill of material management.  Production of Solid Edge models and drawings.  Support for line and production supervisors.  Provided design intervention where required to resolve problems and maintain production.  Design of chassis, body, interior and exterior components.  Management of production documentation.  Survey of completed vehicles.

Design Draughtsman (Contract)

AmClyde Norson Engineering Ltd.

Note: This position was with Norson Engineering before AmClyde existed.
Design and detail of flexible riser reel.  Layout and detail drawings.  Bill of materials.  Weight calcs.  Conceptual drawings.  (Autocad LT97)

Engineering Manager with 10+ years of experience in building integrated technical solutions, delivering product development programmes, managing staff & contractors + building strong partner & supply chain relationships.

Maintained +20% YOY growth on prospect pursuits, delivering outline technical proposals on a ‘just-in-time’ basis to retain + build customer engagement

Sustained consistent throughput and ahead-of-schedule delivery on >40 detailed customer enquiries over a period of one year

Drove efficiency across strategic programmes, led local and remote teams, delivered legacy product redeployment & supporting regulatory compliance frameworks ahead of schedule & 10% under budget

Applied for and secured government funding to support a digital technology programme to drive cost reduction in the decommissioning sector

Received award & recognition for well abandonment app proposal (internal call for ideas)

Built automated download, PDF conversion and text extraction app for decom programme documents – reduced manual processing by 90%

Engineer with 20+ years experience of working across varied roles in the energy, utilities and automotive industries.

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