ABOUT ME
My role at CATAGEN is to establish the engineering design team through the implementation of CAD design management by means of part numbering system, revision control, change processes, data management system and so on. To lead design activities for all business areas whilst facilitating continuous improvement and supporting future growth.
What is your favourite thing about working at CATAGEN?
CATAGEN has a great team culture, its invigorating to be a part of a team who are all committed to achieving the same outcome!
What does your average working day look like?
No day is ever the same! But at the moment these are a few of the forerunners for the “average” day
- Attending project/core business technical design meetings
- Reviewing P&ID’s, Engineering drawings or change requests
- Supporting the rest of the design team in their tasks
- Determining and scheduling design tasks
To name but a few!
Which of the benefits that CATAGEN offer are your favourite?
Flexibility, private healthcare and the emphasis on completing projects as a whole team!
Name three #hashtags that describe CATAGEN
#CleanAndDecarbonise
#Innovation
#Teamwork
What was the last programme/ box set you watched on TV?
Recently I’ve been rewatching Friends!
Name two things you love
My two dogs, Pancake and Stitch!
Being active – powerlifting, hiking, paddleboarding and sea swimming to name just a few otherwise we’d be here all day!
What are you looking forward to this year/next year?
Personally, seeing if I can get away with a year of celebrating my 30th birthday… There are several concerts, trips and weddings to look forward to over the next year, it’s very hard to pick one. I am excited to have my first outing as an official British Powerlifting Referee.
Work-related, looking forward to developing the design team as we continue to grow and implement procedures. I am also starting a Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management which will hopefully aid that growth process!
Why did you choose to be an Engineer?
I tell everyone that I “fell” into engineering, I chose A Level topics that I enjoyed, Art and Design, Technology and Design and Business Studies. At the time, I hadn’t considered going to university. Those topics lead me to Product Design Engineering and eventually Mechanical Engineering.
If you were not an engineer, what would you be?
When I was younger it was a toss up between being a Barrister or an engineer. Now though, I think if I weren’t an engineer I would be involved in some form of personal training or coaching. I have a keen interest in Psychology, so perhaps some form of counselling.
Quickfire Questions
Sun Holiday or Snow Holiday – Sun
Night in or Night out – In
Android or iPhone – iPhone
LinkedIn or Instagram – Instagram
Music or Podcasts – Music… although I do love a good podcast!
Reading a book or watching TV – Watching TV
