Meet the team

Director

MEng, University of Cambridge

A dedicated and widely skilled engineering consultant with flair for innovative design and business development.
Tom consistently delivers projects that produce high quality safety-critical designs for mass production.

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Director

PhD and BA in Physics, University of Oxford

Experimental problem solver and innovator in all sorts of physics systems such as thermal, fluidics, mechanics and materials. Loves “getting things to work”, especially for medical devices that improve people’s lives.

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Principal Physicist and Management Team member

PhD in Physics, University of Bristol

With his background in fundamental physics research, Liam loves applying scientific principles to research and development problems. He is experienced at rapidly developing initial concepts into innovative and exciting new products ready to be handed over to manufacture.

Principal Engineer and Management Team member

MEng, University of Sheffield

Thom has a broad background in safety critical engineering which he has applied to medical devices for the past four years. He enjoys getting the root of clients’ problems and applying creative, robust solutions.

Senior Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, University of Cambridge

Senior Engineer (Biomedical)

MRes in Bioengineering, Imperial College

Arianna’s background allows her to work at the interface between engineering, biology and chemistry. With her multidisciplinary knowledge she conducts research and designs products, ranging from large manufacturing plants to microfluidics systems.

Consultant Engineer

MEng, University of Cambridge

Bradley is a mechanical engineer with experience of learning and projects from various engineering disciplines. With interests in product design, materials, and all things practical, he brings an innovative and systematic approach to his work.

Consultant Scientist

MSci, University of Cambridge

Catriona is a Materials Scientist with a range of experimental experience including mechanical testing and thermal analysis, and a broad knowledge of engineering materials. She enjoys new challenges and using a methodical approach to find solutions.

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Deshraam is an aspiring mechanical engineer with a keen interest in robotics. He enjoys testing and evaluating products to find and solve challenging problems.

Consultant Engineer (Mechanical)

MRes biomedical engineering, University College London

Elena’s background in mechanical engineering and research brings a flexible approach to problems. She enjoys applying her strong practical skills and solution-based focus to projects, finding efficient ways to get results.

Consultant Physicist

Consultant Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, University of Cambridge

Principal Physicist

PhD in Biophysics, University of Oxford

Gabriel’s research background lends rigorous scientific understanding to complex technical problems. As an engineering consultant, he is accustomed to communicating that understanding effectively, and applying it to develop innovative solutions.

Principal Electronics Engineer

MEng, Imperial College London

Gary is a broad engineer with a specialism in electronics, software and systems engineering. He has previously worked on industrial robots, consumer devices, electromechanical auto injectors, medical diagnostics machines, encoding data in DNA and more.

Consultant Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, University of Bristol

Driven and focussed, Hamish will work with you to deliver projects to an excellent standard. He will bring a refreshing and objective view to your organisation’s science and technology challenges with his analytical eye and methodical approaches.

Senior Engineer

PhD & MEng, University of Cambridge

From her research background in aerospace engineering, Heather brings both expert knowledge of fluid dynamics and strong analytical skills. Her broad range of technical experience including laboratory testing and computational simulations, allows her to understand and tackle a problem from many angles.

Consultant Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, University of Cambridge

Senior Physicist

PhD in Physics, University of Leeds

As an experimental physicist, Joe’s experience spans engineering and fundamental science. With a critical eye, he is adept at breaking down technical scenarios, identifying constraints and developing practical solutions from the lab to the nanoscale.

Consultant Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, University of Cambridge

Joel is an enthusiastic mechanical engineer with a very broad interest across different engineering disciplines. He enjoys applying his knowledge of mechanics and fluid dynamics to the world around him; especially when that has a practical outcome which improves people lives.

Consultant Engineer

MEng, University of Cambridge

Jordan is a mechanical engineer with a background in fluid dynamics and turbomachinery. Having strong practical skills backed-up by a broad understanding of engineering, Jordan can problem solve effectively and add value to any project he is working on.

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Administrator

Julie is part of our finance team, dealing with accounts payable functions, processing invoices and helping to maintain an efficient finance department. She is also responsible for a variety of front-of-house tasks.

Consultant Engineer (Biomedical)

MEng, Imperial College London

Senior Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, Imperial College London

Experienced engineer specialising in medical device design – keen to discover problems in the industry and construct innovative mechanical or digital solutions. From connected app development to the mechanics of drug delivery, Kamaal adds flexibility and expert knowledge to Springboard.

Senior Engineer (Aeronautical)

M.Sc. Delft University of Technology, NL

Kristien is an experienced engineer with a keen interest in biomechanics and aerodynamics. With a very hands-on approach she quickly gets ideas off the ground.

Consultant Engineer

MEng, University of Bath

Kush is a Mechanical Engineer that relishes solving complicated problems through a combination of theoretical modelling, hands on design, and validation testing. He enjoys getting into the detail and asking the right questions to deliver an optimised solution.

Consultant Industrial Design

Meng, University of Bath

Leanne is a product and industrial designer. Combining usability/UX, aesthetics and manufacturing techniques to create concept visions which can be transferred to manufacture. She can produce visual outputs such as photorealistic renders, surface models and UI prototypes.

Consultant Engineer (Biomedical)

PhD and MEng, Imperial College London

Michael’s PhD was in ocular biomechanics and involved improving non-invasive and invasive systems for the measurement of intraocular pressure. As part of his work, he also conducted studies geared toward furthering the current understanding of the ocular disease glaucoma. He has experience working at the point at which biological systems intersect with medical technology.

Consultant Scientist

MSci, University of Cambridge

Omar is a materials scientist specialising in metallurgy and metal processing. A keen tinkerer, he enjoys the opportunity to get his hands dirty in the lab.

Principal Scientist (Materials)

PhD, University of Cambridge

With a broad scientific background, Philip is ideally placed to carry out in-depth investigations that deliver solutions. He adds breadth to Springboard’s team, bringing specialist knowledge of the properties and testing of engineering materials.

Senior Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, University of Cambridge

Rachel is a mechanical engineer with experience on a range of projects from coding and mathematical modelling through to mechanical design and testing. Her strong theoretical background allows for quick understanding of new challenges.

Senior Engineer (Mechanical)

MEng, University of Cambridge

A skilled and creative engineer whose flexible approach enables him to develop novel and reliable products, throughout the medical design space.
Rob’s experience and effective leadership style allow him to lead projects that deliver successful outcomes for clients.