Jay Stothard
About Jay Stothard
Jay Stothard is a Fullstack Developer at AND Digital and Arup, with a background in mechanical engineering and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion in the engineering industry.
Current Role at AND Digital
Jay Stothard currently serves as a Product Developer at AND Digital in Manchester, England. In this role since 2021, Jay brings extensive expertise in fullstack development to the team, contributing to various digital projects and initiatives.
Previous Work Experience at Building Equality
Jay Stothard has been actively involved with Building Equality, a network focused on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the engineering industry. From 2020 to 2021, Jay served as the Greater Manchester Co-Chair, and from 2019 to 2020 as a representative. These roles involved promoting diversity and inclusion within the sector.
Fullstack Developer at Arup
Jay Stothard has held multiple positions at Arup, currently working as a Fullstack Developer in Manchester, United Kingdom. This position allows Jay to leverage skills in modern web technologies, including AWS Neptune and OpenAPI, to develop sophisticated web solutions for the company's clients.
Mechanical Engineering Career
Jay Stothard previously worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Arup from 2016 to 2019. During this time, Jay designed complex mechanical systems for various buildings such as hotels, university buildings, theatres, and airports, both in the UK and the Middle East. These projects illustrate Jay's technical proficiency and versatility in engineering.
Education Background
Jay Stothard holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Sheffield, where Jay studied from 2012 to 2016. This academic background provided a strong foundation for Jay's professional career in both mechanical engineering and software development.