About Me

I am an engineer, a dad, and a lifelong student.

I was born in Exeter, grew up in Amersham, and now live in Sheffield, UK.

My academic background is in physics and semiconductor science, and after university I spent time in Japan studying the language and working with Toshiba Semiconductor. It was a wonderful experience. To this day I remember so fondly finding quiet solitude and shade in a temple on a summer's day, a world away from the bustle of city life.

That placement also provided the first step of what would become a long career in semiconductor chip design. The industry has given me opportunities to collaborate with people and companies around the world, from small start-ups and consultancies to larger international organisations. I've loved the technology and the challenge of working in a field that continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace. It has been a demanding but consistently fascinating and rewarding career.

Alongside work, I have developed a growing interest in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, particularly in how they relate to mental health and everyday life. One aspect I find especially intriguing and plan to explore further is how much of what we think and do happens automatically, before conscious awareness has a chance to catch up.

I like to stay active through running and playing squash. In recent years, swimming has also become a real focus as I learn to refine my front crawl technique - something that has most definitely not come naturally. Computing and amateur radio are two hobbies I occasionally return to when time allows.