CV

My name is Edward. I am keen about Aviation and Engineering.

On this page, you can find a detailed version of my CV which you can also download here.

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Date of birth: 08/03/1994

Place of birth: Paris, France

Nationality: French/British

Current city: Southampton, UK

Languages: English (Native) and French (Native)

Field of study: Aeronautical Engineering

Activities: Music, Dancing, Sailing

Hobbies: Photography, video editing, website building

Education

2012 – 2017        University of Southampton, MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics (Hons) – Engineering Management Theme

Completed Modules per year (Module including a Group Design Project are in Bold) :

  1. Design & Computing, Aircraft Operations & Flight Mechanics, Electrical & Electronics Systems, Mathematics (I), ThermoFluids, Mechanics, Materials & Structures (I).
  2. Systems Design & Computing, Astronautics, Aerodynamics, Engineering Management & Law, Mathematics (II), Mechanics of Flight, Propulsion, Materials & Structures (II).
  3. Individual Project, Aircraft Design, Aerothermodynamics, Aircraft Control Design, Aircraft Structural Design, Management Science for Engineers.
  4. Group Design Project, Microstructural Engineering for Transport Applications, Sustainable Energy Systems, Design Search & Optimisation, Advance Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Accounting & Finance, Industrial Law.

Key points and highlights:

  • Developed analytical skills and qualitative knowledge in three main engineering domains: structural analysis and material properties, aerodynamics and aircraft design optimisation, engineering management and industrial law
  • Acquired strong working knowledge of CAD and CFD during the 3rd year Individual Project, Modelling the airflow at the Clifton Suspension Bridge site. A poster was presented at the 12th UK Wind Engineering conference
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in group projects of up to 10 members; extensive Excel-based optimisation work helped the Design of a Microlight Aircraft (3rd year) project be acknowledged as one of the best by visiting industry experts
  • Final year Group Design Project aimed at designing, building and flying an unconventional UAV incorporating a weight shifting control system with 6 other members. Successfully secured £1,000 of additional funding through an elevator-pitch competition.

Published Conference Paper: Modelling the airflow at the Clifton Suspension Bridge site (2016).

Completed courses: Engineering Workshop Practice Programme (1st year), National Flying Laboratory Course (2nd year), Intensive Japanese Language Course (2nd year). Business Innovation Programme (4th year), Boeing Business Case Competition (4th year).

2009 – 2012        Lycée International Honoré de Balzac, Paris, France

Scientific International Option Baccalaureate (OIB) with second class honours

Engineering Experience

2017 – Present   Tekever, Southampton

Engineer | January 2020 – Present

  • Engaged in the continuous development of the company’s ground control station software
  • Working within a team of 8 developers and collaborating with colleagues in Portugal
  • Implementing mission critical features to support the operation of 150 kg UAVs
  • Informing the design of the product by applying relevant aerospace knowledge
  • Active member of the CAA UAS Electronic Conspicuity Working group
  • Received sponsorship to become a licenced private pilot (PPL)

Graduate Engineer | October 2017 – December 2019

  • Planned, designed and built a flight log data viewing and analysing software tool in C#
  • Performed a structural analysis of a full-scale UAV net landing system onboard a ship
  • Evaluated the flight dynamics for a 20 kg UAV and submitted an aileron redesign proposal
  • Delivered a detailed development plan in preparation of a new autopilot project
  • Developed a UAV autopilot system in Python by extending the internship’s FCS model
  • Adapted the autopilot model to work as a flight simulation tool of the company’s UAVs
  • Attended RAeS conferences and workshops to network with other industry professionals

Intern | Easter 2017 & Summer 2017

  • Created a 6 Degrees of Freedom linear flight model for small UAV using researched literature
  • Attached and tested a Flight Control System (FCS) to the model using Matlab & Simulink
  • Applied Control theory and Flight Mechanics knowledge and consolidated coding skills

Additional Work Experience

2016 – 2017       Student Ambassador, University of Southampton, Southampton
  • Successfully took on the role of brand ambassador for a valued organisation
  • Answered queries from prospective students directly
  • Consolidated oral, presentation and time management skills
2012 – 2015        French Tutor, Southampton
  • Teaching and giving support in French to a variety of students from different backgrounds
  • Prepared and delivered classes tailored to individual needs
  • Managed seasonally intense periods, notably during client examination periods
Summer 2014    City guide, Discover Walks, Paris
  • Addressed a wide audience in sharing valuable facts and views of the city landmarks
  • Provided personalised visiting advice based on personal experience and research
  • Constantly adapted to suit the public expectations
  • Developed very strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

2015                        Project Team Leader, University of Southampton
  • Part of a team of five that designed, developed and built a UAV (2nd year)
  • Achieved high quality results through meticulous preparation and organisation
2016                        Secretary, University Street Dance Society
  • Managing the society internal affairs within a committee of eight people
  • Promoting the society through filming, editing and publishing on social media

Additional Skills

Software               Microsoft Visual Studio, Office (highly proficient), SolidWorks, Star-CCM+

Coding                   C# (WPF + MVVM), Python, MATLAB & Simulink

Languages            English and French (Native), Spanish (Competent)

Licenses                Full Driver’s license, Motorboat license

Interests and Activities

Aviation           Strong Aviation enthusiast with specific interests in UAVs and electric aviation. Winner of the Cranfield Aerospace Experience 2016 competition. Current PPL student with flying experience in light aircraft, helicopter, glider and paragliding. Keeping informed with the latest aviation affairs through visiting international air shows such as Farnborough & Paris Airshow and regularly perusing the relevant press (Airliner World).

Sustainability   Environmentally conscious individual. Supporter of various climate change action groups.

Sailing              Completed over 350 hours of navigation on catamaran. Reached a teaching-instructor level of sailing.

Cycling             Passionate road cyclist. Participation in a 200 km sportive. Unconditional cycling commuter. 

Running           Marathon runner (Paris, 2019), Finisher of 6 Half-Marathons since 2017. London Triathlon (2019).

Squash             Regular player.

Music               Talented piano player in classical and jazz. Electronic music producer and DJ.

Travel               Visited over 30 countries and developed a recent interest in cycle touring (bikepacking).

For references, please contact me.