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Elephant Research In The Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Simon Buckingham
Personal Profile Simon is an experienced and passionate Engineer with a deep understanding of materials, complemented by strong management & leadership skills. He has a proven track record in delivering projects on time and to budget. As a self starter who's able to communicate at all levels and regularly goes 'the extra mile', he's a strong asset to any management team.
Qualifications
2.1 BEng. (Hons) Materials Science & Engineering - University of Wales, Swansea 4 'A' Levels – Maths, Physics, Geography & General Studies 8 GCSE above C including Maths & English Full UK Driving License PADI Open Water Diver
Experience
I have represented Jaguar Land Rover at a European and Global level in the development common processes, standards and test methods across different companies. This includes being selected as a member of what was initially a 3 man team, responsible for defining and implementing the worldwide sheet steel strategy for Ford Motor Company. I have managed a range of complex and diverse, technical projects, with budgets in excess of $200k. As the project leader I’ve ultimately been responsible for delivery of all aspects from concept through to completion. I’ve presented numerous times, both internally and externally at Conferences & Seminars. I’ve also written and regularly delivered two, half day duration, technical training sessions in materials that became official courses. I’m a Mentor to newer members of the team, responsible for training plans as well as
support and direction on a daily basis. I also provide feedback on performance as an input
to appraisals.
Career History
1998 – 2009 Materials Engineering Department, Jaguar Land Rover '07 – May '09 Technical Specialist – Material Characterisation Responsible for strategy & innovation in materials. '02 – '07 Project Engineer '00 – '02 Senior Engineer '98 – '00 Graduate Engineer
Acheivements
I’ve supported Elephants for Africa, since it began as a research project in ‘02. I’ve organised & completed numerous events such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and cycling Coast-to-Coast, as well as delivering the Calendar project each year, which together have raised thousands of pounds. I’ve also worked on the stand at Festivals and have provided technical & logistical support to the field research throughout. I initiated and co-led the Greenpower Corporate Challenge project within Jaguar Land Rover for 26 new Graduate starters. The task was to design and build a single seat electric racing car and encompassed all aspects including project management, timing, and finance, purchasing, marketing & PR. I received a Jaguar Land Rover Technology Award in ’07 in acknowledgement of my promotion to Technical Specialist (a position held by less than 1% of the workforce). In ’08 I organised, and presented, the Jaguar Land Rover ‘Industrial Masterclass’. It was a one day seminar on Lightweight Vehicle Strategy at the International Materials Congress held by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). I am also the Vice-Chairman of IOM3 Automotive Applications Division. I led the Materials Engineering Department team in the Jaguar Challenge for 5years. The
event is essentially orienteering with additional physical and mental tasks for the team and
individuals. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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