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Product designer with a strong foundation in systems engineering and UX design. I bring a unique combination of analytical thinking, user empathy and technical knowledge to build experiences that make the complex seem intuitive. Currently in satellite operations and with experience in B2B sales engineering, I excel in complex environments that require collaboration between different teams and external stakeholders. Having applied my knowledge gained from my professional diploma in UX Design to satellite operations, I am passionate about crafting scalable, user-first experiences that bridge the gap between technical complexity and user-centred design.

UX & Product Design Experience


UX Design Projects

  • Designed an operational dashboard for the satellite operations team to improve multi-mission constellation management and ensure SLA compliance. Conducted stakeholder and user interviews, created user personas, led usability testing, performed heuristic analysis, and developed responsive mid-fidelity prototypes using Figma.

  • Developed a full business proposal for Seven Clean Seas to monetise cleanup data and scale environmental impact. The proposal included:

    • Catch: a mobile app to collect high-granularity geolocation data during river and beach cleanups. Delivered user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and responsive mid-fidelity prototypes using Figma.

    • Periscope Horizons: Redesign of Seven Clean Seas' B2B impact analytics platform into a scalable, data-as-a-service product. Created concept designs, mid-fidelity prototypes using Figma, and developed the supporting product strategy.

Professional Diploma in UX Design | UX Design Institute Remote, Jan 2024 – Nov 2024

  • Created a responsive medium-fidelity flight booking website prototype for desktop as a final project deliverable.

  • Conducted user research, analysis, developed interaction flows, structured navigation, and ran usability testing to iterate on the final design.

  • Modules include: Design Patterns and Heuristic analysis, Mobile UX, Structure & Navigation, User Research, Design Systems, AI in UX, and Prototyping

Professional Experience


Spacecraft Operations Engineer | Spire Global Singapore, Nov 2019 - Jul 2022, Jun 2023 - Sep 2025

Earth observations data provider, collecting and selling data on the weather (using GPS radio occultation), and maritime and aviation traffic, utilising the world’s largest CubeSat constellation (currently at 124 satellites) to maintain global 24/7 coverage and achieve low latency.

  • Lead operational oversight for 124 satellites and 32 ground stations as part of a global operations team

  • Support mission planning, testing, and deployment of custom payloads working with cross-functional teams to achieve success

  • Authored operational procedures and user documentation, contributing to internal tooling design improvements

  • Advocated for human-centred design within operational systems, working with product and delivery teams

Space Services Sales Engineer | Spire Global Singapore, Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Spire Space Services is a division of Spire Global that builds, deploys, and operates customer spacecraft and constellations using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model. This enables customers to rapidly access space while leveraging Spire’s expertise in spacecraft constellation deployment and operations.

  • Led end-to-end technical pre-sales process for B2B customers

  • Conducted customer workshops and needs analysis, produced solution design templates and technical proposals

  • Translated user and stakeholder needs into system specifications and collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, using best practice documentation, to ensure scalable client implementation

Spacecraft Operator | Avanti Communications PLC Cornwall UK, Mar 2018 - Oct 2019

Satellite communications company operating three spacecraft in geostationary orbit; Hylas 1 (ISRO I-2Kbus), Hylas 2 (GEO Star 2 bus) and Hylas 4 (GEO Star 3 bus). Communications coverage over Europe, The Middle East and Africa, plus steerable beams on Hylas 2 and 4. Operated geostationary communications satellites, supporting anomaly investigation and resolution.

  • Developed contingency training and procedures to support team readiness

  • Participated in complex satellite relocations and early orbit operations

Education


MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering | Cranfield University Cranfield UK, Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Modules: Space System Engineering, Communications, Propulsion, Astrodynamics, Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control, Aerospace Navigation and Sensors.

  • Group Project: Design and implementation study of a Deep Space Habitat in Lunar Orbit - individually oversaw extravehicular activity, rendezvous and docking and robotics

  • Individual Project: Established a design for an interplanetary CubeSat with a payload which studies the effect of radiation on biological samples.

MEng Mechanical Engineering (2:1): University of Nottingham Nottingham UK Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

  • Modules: Aircraft Propulsion Systems, Computer Modelling Techniques, Aerospace Manufacturing, Integrated Systems Analysis, Heat Transfer, Internal Combustion Engines, Lean Manufacture, Processing of Engineering Alloys, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Solids, Electromechanical Systems.

  • Individual Masters Project: Proved how Selection Laser Melting 3D printing techniques could be used to produce an engine for a model aircraft

Skills and Tools


UX & Product Design: Figma, Prototyping, Design Systems, Mobile UX, UX Research, Heuristic Analysis, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Design Documentation

Technical: Python, SQL, BASH, Git, Space Systems Engineering and Mission Planning

Tools & Methodologies: Agile, User Flows, Wireframes, Journey Mapping, System Design, Human-centred Design

Languages and Interests


Languages: English (native), French (B1), German (A2), Portuguese (A2)

Interests: Environmental tech and conservation, Pottery, 3D design (3D printing), Hiking (Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), Music, Snowboarding and Skiing, Surfing