Alexander Smith C Math
About Alexander Smith C Math
Alexander Smith is a Data Specialist at Arup, with expertise in advanced visualization techniques, public speaking, and analytical tools such as MATLAB and PowerBI. He holds a Master’s Degree in Offshore Ocean Technology and Renewable Energy from Cranfield University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Current Role at Arup
Alexander Smith currently works at Arup as a Data Specialist on the Network Rail Strategic Drainage Partner project. He began this role in 2020. His responsibilities include managing complex data sets and providing insights to improve drainage strategies for Network Rail. His expertise in advanced visualization techniques and analytical tools like MATLAB and PowerBI supports his role in making data-driven decisions.
Past Positions at Arup
Alexander Smith has held multiple roles at Arup, starting with roles such as Data and Dashboarding Specialist for the Night Time Accident Reduction Implementation and the SRN - HS2 Interfaces projects in 2020 and 2019-2020, respectively. He also took on responsibilities as a Dashboarding Design and Data Specialist for the DfT Covid Local Roads Data project in 2020, based in Leeds. From 2018 to 2019, he provided consultancy support for the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, and from 2019 to 2020, he served as an Asset Information Specialist in Cork, Ireland.
Academic Background
Alexander Smith studied Mathematics at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree from 2013 to 2016. He later pursued a Master’s Degree in Offshore Ocean Technology and Renewable Energy at Cranfield University, completing it in 2017. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in advanced data visualization and analytics.
Industry Expertise
Alexander Smith possesses significant expertise in advanced visualization techniques and analytics, crucial for his advisory roles in infrastructure projects. He is proficient in using analytical tools such as MATLAB and PowerBI. His skills extend to public speaking, allowing him to effectively communicate complex data insights. He is also deeply interested in energy policy, specifically in renewables and transport decarbonisation. Furthermore, he engages in discussions about hydrogen transportation and production, reflecting his focus on innovative energy solutions.
Early Career and Mentoring
Before his extensive roles at Arup, Alexander Smith worked as a Graduate Consultant for Anglian Water Services, through an Arup secondment, in Peterborough, between 2017 and 2018. Prior to that, he served as a Mathematics Peer Mentor and Student Representative at Manchester Metropolitan University from 2014 to 2016. These early roles honed his mentoring and leadership skills, which have been instrumental throughout his career.