I work as an engineer in the consulting group at The MathWorks in Cambridge, UK. I have been with the company since 2000. I work as an engineer in the consulting group at The MathWorks in Cambridge, UK. I have been with the company since 2000.
My technical work is based on the applications of physical modeling, statistical modeling, optimization and control. The majority of my clients are in the automotive industry (chassis and powertrain) and the aerospace industry (airframe and mechanical systems), but unusual clients and applications are always cropping up. I have a particular interest in model-based calibration of automotive engines; that is, the application of design of experiments, statistical modeling and optimization techniques to achieve excellent fuel efficiency and driveability and low emissions.
My day to day tasks include analysing client requirements, preparing proposals, developing models and software, and presenting results. Projects range from a few days to a few months and involve between one and five consultants. I also manage an excellent team of engineers.
Since the core business of The MathWorks is software rather than consulting, my group also works closely with colleagues from sales, marketing and product development. With sales and marketing, we are involved in developing strategies for selling into different accounts and industries. With development, we share what we learn from consulting engagements and suggest or prototype enhancements to our products.
I recently filled a position in my group at The MathWorks for an engineer with interest in control design and embedded software.
The MathWorks is once again offering funding to support a Cambridge Ph.D. student in the field of control engineering.
