Clapham, England, United Kingdom
From the strategic insights of Business Analysis to the intricate challenges of Aerodynamics Engineering, and now to the dynamic world of Bid Management, my career has been defined by a passion for understanding complex problems and driving effective solutions. My time as a Business Analyst developed my ability to deeply analyse business needs and translate requirements into actionable strategies. As an Aerodynamics Engineer, I honed robust critical thinking and problem-solving skills across a variety of interesting technical projects, bridged the gap between technical and commercial teams, and translated complex technical information into clear understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders. This foundation is strongly supported by my APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, providing a structured approach to project delivery and stakeholder management. In my role as Bid Manager at Aircraft Research Association, I am uniquely positioned to leverage this diverse experience. I apply my engineering and analytical acumen to craft compelling proposals, ensuring our technical capabilities are perfectly aligned with client needs. My goal is to enhance cross-functional collaboration across the organisation, connecting different areas to build stronger, more coherent bids that truly showcase our collective strengths and secure new business opportunities. I'm always keen to connect with professionals in bid management, engineering and project leadership to explore innovative ways to drive success.
• Managing the complete bid lifecycle, ensuring timely and high end proposal delivery. • Applying analytical skills and a strategic mindset, honed as an Aerodynamics Engineer, to identify a competitive advantage. • Championing internal communication and collaboration to integrate expertise from various departments for stronger, more unified bids. • Responsible for complex requirements capture and translating then into clear customer centric proposals.
In my role as an Aerodynamics Engineer at Aircraft Research Association Limited, I conducted wind tunnel tests for leading aerospace companies such as Boeing, MBDA & BAE. I provided technical project management support for bid work, excelling in stakeholder management and negotiation. Achieving my APM PMQ certification further enhanced my project management skills and contributed to the company's success. • Conducted wind tunnel tests for leading aerospace companies • Provided technical project management support for bid work • Achieved APM PMQ certification