1. Christopher Strickland
Home: 12 Legarde Avenue, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU4 6AP
Home: 01482563782
Mobile: 07572171083
Email: Christopher.Strickland24@googlemail.com
Profile
I am a highlymotivated1st
classdegree graduate whohasfinishedadegree atthe Universityof
Hertfordshire inmotorsporttechnology.Lookingforamentallystimulatinggraduate job tochallenge my
creativity,problemsolvingandtime managementskills thatI have developedduringmytime working
withinthe UH Solarproject.
Throughoutmydegree Isuccessfullymanagedthe highdemandsof myindividual modules andother
commitments,leavingme withthe abilitytotime manage,self-motivateandworkunderstress.During
universitymyabilitytoanalysisthe taskathand thrivedasI couldquicklyunderstandthe detailsinabrief
and act uponthem.ThishelpedmyteamworkingskillsasIcouldrelaywhatI understandtoother
memberssothat theycouldbetterunderstanditthemselvesandthe projectcouldprogresstothe next
stage. I am reliable andhave anatural abilitytolead groupprojectsandI am veryeagerto learnall that I
can about the worldof mechanical engineering.
Key Skills
 Creativity –Duringone of mymany teambaseduniversitymodules,the teamthatIwas workingin
had a problemof notbeingable tothinkof a lockingmechanismtoholddownpartof the project,
duringthistime lotsof complex ideaswhere thoughtoff.HoweverIhadthought of a verysimplistic
designthattooklittle tono efforttoimplementandsavedthe teamhoursof time of
manufacturingthe newlockingmechanismwhichwasimplemented.That’swhywhenIturnupto
teammeeting,Imakingsure Iam thinkingfluidlytohelp give ideasandadaptfellow college’s
concepts.
 Team player- For teambasedmodulesatuniversity,forinstance duringadesignproject,Iwould
make sure that everymeetingIturneduptoduringthe designphase Ihadan ideaor a plan of what
the team can do nextmakingsure notto respectothersviewsandmake sure thatif I was needed
doinganothersectionof the projectIwas available.
 Natural Leader- Duringuniversitygroupprojects,forinstance duringameetingforamodulesteam
task,the groupwouldoftenlooktowardsmyselfforthe final decisiononwhatroute totake,
withoutme needingtoassertmyself asthe leaderorbe chosen.
 Problemsolvingandadaptability- logical anddecisivethinkerwithastrongabilitytoplanout
events,Forinstance duringmyself-educatedtimeatCranfieldUniversity,whenIwasplaced
amongcollege studentstoperformagrouptask, I ensuredthatwe were clearonwhat the task
was,had a coherentplanof action inplace. I am quickto assessa developing situationand
formulatingaplanof action to workforwardand continue the project.
 Time Management– At universityIhadtohave a cleartime managementplan,asduringmyfinal
yearI had to balance not onlymydifficultthirdyearmodulesthat involvedaheavilyteambased
orientedmodulethatrequiredmultiple meetingsaweekwithapresentationrehearsal,butIalso
had to make sure that I didnot fall behindinmyfinal yearproject.Itherefore hadtohave a plan
for howto juggle all mymodules,prioritisingwhere necessary.
 3 Year Universityknowledge of Catia,CADandhad experience withFEA.Havinglearnedfromthe
lectureshowtouse the software,itwasincludedinmyassignmentsforComputeraideddesign,I
was allocatedtodesignand model upa large proportionof a pro jectusingthe CatiaSoftware.
Education Relatedto Engineering
Universityof Hertfordshire,Hatfield- BScHonours in Motorsport Technology (Automotive Engineering)
(2013 to2016) Graduating witha First Classwith Honours.

2. FYP:
ProjectTitle - Designanddevelopmentof asolarpoweredvehicle forthe worldsolarchallenge:SolarCells
and Lights
IntroductiontoDesignforTechnologists MaterialsandElectrical Technology
EngineeringStatistics MathematicsforEngineering
ComputingforBusiness&Technology Mechanical Experimental Engineering
Introductionto ManufacturingTechnology Automotive Electrical Systems
ComputerAidedDesign EngineeringOperational Management
ComputerAidedManufacture Simulation &AnalysisTechniques
Vehicle Design InstrumentationandControl Systems
CareerSkillsDevelopment Motorsport andAutomotive Technology
CareerPlanning ThermofluidExperimental Engineering
Productand Project Management Vehicle Aerodynamicsand Design
Automotive Chassis&PowertrainTechnology Motorsport Technology
AerodynamicsandEngine DesignforMotorsport
Race Car BodyEngineering CareersPortfolio
 3 Day Course at CranfieldUniversityonManufacturing.Duringthisopportunityat Cranfield
UniversityIhadto leada group of college studentsonadesignprojecttocreate an Eco friendly
shoppingtrolleywhichrequiredbrainstormingsessions,usingthe free software,google sketchto
create the designandthenfinishedwithapresentationof the Ecofriendlyshoppingtrolleytothe
restof the studentsthere andto accompanyinglecturersfromthe university.
VolunteerWork
 VolunteerworkingwithTeamBMRand Tour De Force in the BritCar 24hr of Silverstone (04/2015).
I was a pitassistantforthe teamdoingjobslike cleaningtyre andrunningforsupplies,aswell as
helpingsetupthe pitgarage andthe removal of all equipment.
 Volunteeringforthe Universityof Hertfordshire FormulaStudentProjectinthe manufacturing
Department,WorkingonUH16 FormulaStudentcar, alongwithmycolleagueswe were setthe task
of striping,repair,rebuildingandrunningof a testcar (09/2013-05/2015).
Other Education Experiences
Wyke SixthformCollege 2010 – 2013
Hull
Level 3 SubsidiaryDiplomainIT Merit AS Electronics B
AS AppliedScience C A Level Mathematics C
A Level Physics D
SydneySmithHigh 2005 – 2010
Hull
10 GCSE A-C
Level 2 National Certificate inICT Merit Mathematics B
English C Science A
Interests
Motorsport: Keenmotorsportenthusiast,attended multiplemotorsporteventsaroundthe UKincluding
the firstroundof the 2013 Formula1 inAustralia andthe 2015 Le Man 24hr. I was part of the Motorsport
Societyatthe Universityof Hertfordshire andamemberof the electriccar club E-Car Club.
Badminton:Playedforthe AvenueBadmintonClubinHull,was Captainof bothmen’sandmixedteams
from2010-2012, formally firstsquadat the Universityof Hertfordshire.
Computers:Verykeenon lookingintohowcomputersworkandlearninghow the tipsandtrickto building
on so I can progressandbuildmyownin the future.Currentlyinvolvedwithfriendsinalongtermdesign
and developmentof afighting robotto compete inrobotwars.

3. Football:Avidwatcherof the premierleague andsupporterof Hull cityhavingbeentomultiple Wembley
and home matches.
Additional Information
 CategoryB Driverslicence
UniversityOf Hertfordshire:
Dr. Soodamani Ramalingam
SeniorLecturer
School of EngineeringandTechnology
Universityof Hertfordshire
College Lane Campus,
Hatfield,
AL10 9AB
Ph: +44(0)1707 284130
Fax:+44(0)1707 284177