Andrew Davies
About Andrew Davies
Andrew Davies is a Senior Engineer specializing in System Safety at Ceres in Crawley, England. He has a background in Electronic Engineering and System Safety Engineering, and he employs various engineering tools and methodologies in his current role.
Current Role at Ceres
Andrew Davies currently holds the position of Senior Engineer - System Safety at Ceres, a role he has occupied since 2016. In this capacity, he focuses on system safety engineering, utilizing tools such as Matlab and Simulink for problem-solving. His responsibilities include applying SCRUM project management techniques and serving as a ScrumMaster, where he emphasizes requirements and documentation to ensure project success and team organization.
Previous Experience at Ceres
Prior to his current role, Andrew Davies worked at Ceres as a Software Engineer II - Control Software from 2008 to 2016. During his eight years in this position, he contributed to various engineering projects and gained significant experience in software development and control systems. His tenure at Ceres laid the foundation for his subsequent advancement within the company.
Education and Qualifications
Andrew Davies studied at the University of York, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in System Safety Engineering from 2018 to 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and system safety.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his engineering practice, Andrew Davies employs various technical skills and tools. He utilizes Matlab and Simulink for creative problem-solving in system safety engineering. Additionally, he manages and tracks changes in engineering projects using SVN version control. His application of SCRUM project management techniques enhances organization and efficiency within his team.
Background and Interests
Andrew Davies has a diverse background that includes training as a geochemist and spending a year studying volcanoes in eastern Russia. He has engaged with the oil and gas sector on sustainability issues since 2002 and has played a significant role in creating frameworks for climate disclosure. He resides in western Massachusetts with his family.