Bio

Technical Skills

Chris Harris — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:51:55 +0000

Digital

Solid and Surface modelling: SolidWorks
(including Photoworks and COSMOS)

AutoCAD, NX, AliasStudio

Proteus ISIS/ARES

MDSolids, Working Model

Adobe CS3/4 Master Collection

MS Office/Open Office including Outlook

Windows/Macintosh

General

Attention to detail, time management, creative problem solving, interest in how things work

Personal organisation and time management

Full, clean Driving Licence

Practical

Wood, metal, plastic, textile work (including turning) for product/prototype/model making

Application of material and production technique knowledge

Electronic design and manufacture

Freehand sketching, concept development

Communication & People

Engaging, relaxed presentation

User centred design and customer satisfaction

Wholly comfortable with independent and team working

Team leadership including amongst peers

Active participation in team/project meetings in person or via video/conference call.

Education and Qualification

Chris Harris — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:40:30 +0000

September 2007 – Present
Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset

BSc Design Engineering (IED accredited)
Four year thick sandwich course. Currently in the final year having completed a nine month placement.

Final year Modules: Final Design Projects (Triple) / Advanced Technology and Innovation (Double) / Business Development

Year 2 Modules: Design Projects (Double) / Design for Production / Design Management and Commercialisation / Design Visualisation / Engineering Simulation

Year 1 Modules: Product Design (Double) / Electronic Design Principles / Engineering Analysis / Materials, Processing & Practical Skills / Mechanical Design Principles

September 2005 – June 2007

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, Oxfordshire

BEng Motorsport Engineering (IMechE accredited)
First year only of four year thick sandwich course.

FEng Foundation Diploma in Engineering
One year course completed.

September 2000 – July 2005
Corfe Hills School, Poole, Dorset

A and AS Level General Studies / Chemistry / Physics / History / Maths
GCSE 11 graded A-C

Employment History

Chris Harris — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:40:12 +0000

June 2009 - June 2010 : Full Time

July 2006 - September 2008 : approx. 25 weeks per year (during university vacations)
Barclays Bank Plc, Poole, Dorset (Via Adecco UK Ltd)

Personal Interests

Chris Harris — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:32:49 +0000

Music, particularly live music is my greatest interest; be it a local acoustic set, through to weekends away at major festivals such as Reading Festival.

A keen interest in the automotive industry; from motorsport, to concept cars, has led to visits in recent years to the Spa Circuit (Belgium), Nürburgring (Germany) and attending the Le Man 24 Hour race (France). Facilitating my interest in photography these trips allowed for extensive automotive pictures, my favoured subject besides landscapes.

In addition to running and cycling for exercise, other interest include; new and future technology and travel abroad (recently Nevada, Arizona and California, USA).