Fraser Baigent
About Fraser Baigent
Fraser Baigent is a Software Engineer currently employed at SBG Sports Software in London, England. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde and has experience in both academic and engineering roles, including contributions to the RaceWatch software used in elite racing series.
Work at SBG Sports Software
Fraser Baigent has been employed as a Software Engineer at SBG Sports Software since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the development of the RaceWatch software, which is utilized for simulation and optimization of race strategies. He leads the development of endurance versions of the software, specifically designed for elite racing series such as the World Endurance Championship and IMSA. His responsibilities include maintaining unit tests in critical areas of the code to ensure reliability and performance, as well as utilizing an agile development workflow to enhance feature functionality.
Previous Experience at University of Strathclyde
Fraser Baigent has held multiple positions at the University of Strathclyde. He worked as a Student Tutor for 11 months in 2013 and later served as a Teaching Assistant for 6 months from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, he contributed to the academic development of students, leveraging his expertise in Chemical Engineering. His involvement in the university environment provided him with foundational experience in teaching and mentoring.
Education and Expertise
Fraser Baigent has an extensive educational background in Chemical Engineering. He earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) from the University of Strathclyde, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree from Chalmers University of Technology in 2014. Fraser achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, completing this program from 2015 to 2020. His academic achievements underpin his expertise in engineering and software development.
Early Career at Star Refrigeration and Batch Control Systems
Fraser Baigent began his career as a Student Design Engineer at Star Refrigeration in 2013, where he worked for 4 months in Glasgow. Following this, he joined Batch Control Systems as a Junior Process / Systems Engineer in 2015 for 8 months in Cumbernauld. These early roles provided him with practical experience in engineering design and systems management, contributing to his professional development in the engineering field.