A bit about me

I studied mechanical engineering at the University of Sheffield, and my master's shaped how I approach design. I bring a technical side to the work, applying engineering theory and evaluating designs both numerically and analytically, with mathematical models and a range of simulation software. I balance that with a deep appreciation of aesthetic design, aiming for products that create a positive emotional reaction in the user.

From there I joined Ooni's new product development team as a design engineer. It was a small team, so I was owning projects straight away. On the dough proofing trays I started from consumer research and turned a vague brief into robust product requirements, which let me take the trays all the way to the production line. Over the next four years I took multiple award-winning products from concept to market, including the iF-winning Karu 2 and the Red Dot-winning Volt 2. That gave me a practical understanding of what it takes to ship real products, where performance, cost, safety and manufacturability all have to be balanced within tight timelines and development budgets.

Toward the end of my time at Ooni, I took on defining and developing the Volt 2's function and performance, and ended up leading the firmware development too, despite being a mechanical engineer by trade. I'm always willing to learn new technical skills and pick them up quickly, and that project put both to the test. Alongside it I consulted on other projects across the business, including gas systems, kitchen utensils and more. I designed parts and sub-assemblies for production runs from hundreds to tens of thousands, navigated complex regulatory landscapes, and worked with suppliers all around the world, remotely and on the factory floor. Those few years taught me more about taking products through the full development journey than many engineers learn in a decade.

Today I work as an independent technical partner to startups, entrepreneurs and founders, supporting them across the whole development journey. I set up on my own because I saw how difficult it can be for early-stage hardware companies to get experienced engineering support. Many founders have strong product visions but limited technical resources. I work closely with them to guide projects from early concept through to production, reducing technical risk early and keeping momentum by blending creative problem solving with analytical engineering, simulation and prototyping, all within a clear development framework.

I enjoy working with passionate people and helping ambitious ideas become robust, well-engineered reality. Over the last year it's become a real calling, and the satisfaction of seeing an idea out in the world, used by real people, is second to none.

Alongside client work, I give part of my time to pro-bono engineering for charities, social enterprises and projects with a social or environmental impact. I believe good engineering should contribute beyond commercial success, and sustainability is something I bring into my design work from the start, so by working with me you help support that too.

I also love teaching. Whether it's a founder learning how product development works or someone picking up a new skill, helping people understand the engineering is one of my favourite parts of the job. Outside of work, you'll find me playing all sorts of sport and playing music.