Alex is currently working with Scottish and Southern Energy as a Renewable Engergy Engineer. Alex's comitment and determination got to him to where he is today and he now keen to share his enthusiasm to encourage more young people to consider engineering as a career. »
Holly's interest in maths and science led her to study chemical engineering and join Diageo's Graduate Management training scheme. Holly currently manages the Speyside Dark Grains Plant & Dailuaine Bioplant in Moray. »
Fraser currently works with LifeScan Scotland Ltd as an Apprentice Engineer. Keen to encourage more young people into Engineering, Fraser is giving something back by taking part in collective and single school events. »
Former Operations Manager and Head of Business Improvement with Scottish & Southern Energy plc, Philip is now retired however remains enthusiastic about engineering and promoting it to young people today. »
John's love of computers and gadgets led him to gain a BSc in artificial intelligence and computer science where he now gets paid to work with computers all day long with LifeScan Scotland Ltd. »
Jillian chose to a career in forestry as it allowed her to work outdoors, connect with people and has an interest in business. »
Andy currently works with Scottish Natural Heritage in Inverness where he can pursue his love of the great outdoors and work towards protecting the natural environment. »
Paula is based in Aberdeen but her work with SeaEnergy Renewables takes her all over the world. A love of swimming and the great outdoors influenced Paula's to follow a career in marine and environmental science. Most recently Paula has worked with Moray schools on the Go4Set project. »
David has a background in Chemistry, Elastomer Technology and Quality Engineering and experience in starting and running large and small IT related companies in the USA, Australia, India, China, and the UK. »
Kirsty has an MSci in Genetics and a MSc in Science Communication. She now runs her own company in the Western Isles. »
Alan has a BSc in Industrial Design (Technology) and has spent most of his career as an industrial designer. »
Shivonne is a Life Science Modern Apprentice, currently working in a Quality Assurance and product testing laboratory. She also has experience of working in a microbiology laboratory in the whisky industry. »
Stephen is based in Orkney working from his home office in Deerness, however his work takes him across the UK – and sometimes the world! »
Sharon has a background in engineering and is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. »
Richard has more than twenty years experience in software and embedded systems development. He has worked with a wide variety of clients from large corporate companies to small private businesses, developing both software and embedded hardware solutions. »
Michael is the director Remotely Operated Systems Engineering Limited (R.O.S.E. Ltd). His primary business is to provide remotely operated vehicle services to marine renewable energy developers (wave and tidal power). »
Jakki is currently working towards 2 HNCs in Construction Management & Quantity Surveying. She hopes to finish these in June and then go on to study at RGU for a BSc in Quantity Surveying. »
David is an associate member of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, working for a local authority in the Orkney Islands. He also has an interest in astronomy. »
Anuschka is a marine biologist with a research background in marine biogeochemistry and climate gases. She is now very involved in science communication. »
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Cowan House
Inverness Retail and Business Park
Inverness IV2 7GF, Scotland
t: +44 (0) 1463 234 171
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