Florin Bora
About Florin Bora
Florin Bora is an Electrical CE&I Design Engineer at Arup in Glasgow, Scotland, with a background in electrical and electronics engineering and wind energy systems.
Title and Current Role
Florin Bora holds the title of Electrical CE&I Design Engineer at Arup. He has been with Arup in this role since 2021, operating from Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Education and Academic Background
Florin Bora has an extensive academic background. He earned a Master's degree (MSc) in Wind Energy Systems from the University of Strathclyde in 2019. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in 2018. He also studied Game Architecture and Design at NHTV Internationale Hogeschool Breda, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in 2012. His earlier education includes a High School diploma from Dimitrie Cantemir National College Onesti, where he studied Mathematics, Computer Programming, and English.
Professional Experience
Florin Bora has diverse professional experience. Before his current role at Arup, he worked as a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer at Arup from 2019 to 2021 in Whitehaven, England. He served as a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer at Skyform Wind in 2017 for six months in Glasgow. His roles also include Logistics Manager at TEDxUniversityofStrathclyde from 2014 to 2015, and Food and Beverage Team Leader at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he was an Intern – Client Services at Havok in 2013 in Dublin.
Project Involvement
Florin Bora has contributed to various significant projects. He worked on the Infrastructure Strategic Alliance (ISA) project at a nuclear licensed site in the UK, focusing on masterplanning and feasibility and design studies. He was involved in the New Data Centre (NDC) project, managing temporary power supply packages. His work on the Pipebridge 57 Project included assessing the condition of over 100 electrical services. He also assisted in the Inactive Tank Farm Project and designed the CE&I Steam over-pressurisation protection system.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Florin Bora is proficient in both 3D modeling software and electrical design. He has extensive experience with SolidWorks and CATIA. His design deliverables span preliminary to detailed design stages, including System Loop Diagrams, Equipment GA’s, and Power Distribution Board GA’s. He completed a notable MSc dissertation on 'Wind Turbines with Energy Storage Systems for Network Frequency Support' and a BEng dissertation on 'Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines.'