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‘Careers for Mathematicians’ Glenn Capstick
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Introduction Glenn Capstick (AMIMA, AMIMechE) Signatures & Dynamics Graduate BAE Systems Submarine Solutions Barrow-in-Furness
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Personal Background A Levels in: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Law, PE & Sports Studies at Barrow Sixth Form College BSc in Mathematics at Newcastle University Joined BAE Systems Graduate Development Framework in Sep 2007
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About BAE Systems
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BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea.
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About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. 3 rd largest global defence company
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About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. 3 rd largest global defence company 97 500 employees
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About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. 3 rd largest global defence company 97 500 employees Customers in over 100 countries
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About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. 3 rd largest global defence company 97 500 employees Customers in over 100 countries Annual sales exceed £15.7 billion
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About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. 3 rd largest global defence company 97 500 employees Customers in over 100 countries Annual sales exceed £15.7 billion Annual R&D spend exceeds £1.4 billion
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About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. 3 rd largest global defence company 97 500 employees Customers in over 100 countries Annual sales exceed £15.7 billion Annual R&D spend exceeds £1.4 billion More than 100 new inventions every year
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About BAE Systems BAE Systems plc. BAE Systems Inc.BAE Systems UK/RoW Land Systems BAE Systems Australia Integrated System Technologies Joint Ventures Operations (Regional Aircraft) Shared Services Submarine Solutions CS & S International Military Air Solutions BVT Surface Fleet
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My placements at BAE Systems Placements: Signatures & Shock Engineering Build-related non-conformances Shock Qualification reports Shock test at Rosyth Business Improvement Potential replacement of ‘Welds Database’ Potential introduction of Digital Manufacturing Business Improvement Build efficiency project Modular Build Strategy
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My placements at BAE Systems Potential future placements: Manufacturing Engineering at Military Air Solutions in Samlesbury IWT in Operations at Barrow
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Other experiences at BAE Training courses: GDP Modules 1,2 & 3 Project Novice Technical Report Writing course LCM Phase Review Assessors course Introduction to Naval Architecture Transformation Toolset Programme Royal Navy Command & Leadership course
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Other experiences at BAE
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My placements at BAE Systems Extra-curricular activities: Community Involvement Engineering Education Scheme School Measurement tours Top of the Form Graduate Website Campus Manager Presentation to Royal Navy Rear Admiral
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Questions?
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The chartered UK professional body and international learned society for qualified and practising mathematicians. A registered charity, to support the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications and to promote and enhance mathematical culture 5000 members across commerce, education, industry, the public sector and research Membership demonstrates a commitment to career development and maintaining professional status.
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IMA Membership Recognition of qualifications and professional experience –Progression through: Student, AMIMA, MIMA, FIMA –Professional development: CMath, CSci Your place in the mathematics community –Networking, Younger Members Group Discounts on Conferences & Journals IMA members publication, Mathematics Today, six times a year
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IMA Student webpage Application form for Student Membership at £10 per year Information about the IMA & its activities Links to careers resources Links to the IMA on Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, LinkedIn www.ima.org.uk/student
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Travels in a Mathematical World, a Podcast from the IMA Interesting mathematicians, talking about –Their work and careers –An interesting problem or area of mathematics Maths history with Noel-Ann Bradshaw Maths news with Sarah Shepherd, iSquared Magazine www.travelsinamathematicalworld.co.u k Peter Rowlett, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
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