About me
I am...
Helicopter Test Pilot
User Experience Expert
Beekeeper
I love perfecting the details of life, applying creativity and rationality to everything I do. I deconstruct and rebuild ideas & systems to push innovation. Highly curious and always up for an intellectual challenge, I see things from many different angles, using my creativity to plan for unforeseen possibilities. I then use these ideas wherever they’re needed to hack anything life throws my way.
Experience & achievements
Test Pilot
12 years working full time for QinetiQ plc, conducting complex helicopter flight trials globally in support of UK defence. Also, teaching all aspects of flight test theory and practical techniques to multinational aircrew at ETPS, 1 of only 5 recognised test pilot schools in the world.
Test Aircrew Transformation
Pioneered the integration of the Airbus H125 into the QinetiQ Flying Organisation, creating new ETPS syllabus modules by exploring the helicopter's envelope and analysing the results. The project went from first flight to fully integrated in less than a year - with no safety setbacks.
My top skills
Inquisitive, innovative and attention to detail
Valuing innovation and effectiveness more than just about any other quality, I thrive on turning complex problems into actionable strategies.
Human Factors in aviation
Assessing & Managing Risk
Systems analysis
MS Office|Photoshop|InDesign|LR
Product Test, Trials & Development
Project Management
