Gary Williams
About Gary Williams
Gary Williams is a Patent Engineer with a diverse career background that includes roles in emergency medical services and intellectual property management. He has worked at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Boots UK, and he holds advanced degrees from Lancaster University and Loughborough University.
Work at Ceres
Gary Williams has been employed at Ceres as a Patent Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing intellectual property and providing patent intelligence. His responsibilities include collaborating with research and development teams to protect innovations and ensure compliance with patent regulations. His experience in this field is supported by his extensive background in intellectual property management.
Current Role in Emergency Medical Services
Gary Williams has been serving as an Emergency Medical Technician at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust since 2019. He continues to contribute to healthcare services on a bank contract basis. His role involves responding to emergency calls, providing medical assistance, and ensuring patient safety during transport. This position complements his previous experience in emergency medical dispatch and technician roles within the NHS.
Education and Expertise
Gary Williams holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Loughborough University, which he completed from 1994 to 1997. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) from Lancaster University in 1994. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Nottingham Trent University between 1989 and 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in patent engineering and innovation management.
Background in Innovation and Intellectual Property
Gary Williams has a diverse career that includes significant roles in innovation and intellectual property management. He worked at Boots UK as an Intellectual Property Manager and Open Innovation Manager, where he collaborated with research and development teams and patent attorneys. His earlier experience includes roles in the civil service and as a consultant in plastics, which further developed his expertise in innovative solutions and project development.
Previous Experience in Emergency Medical Services
Before his current role as an Emergency Medical Technician, Gary Williams was involved with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust in various capacities. He served as a Trainee Technician for one year from 2019 to 2020 and worked as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for two years from 2017 to 2019. His experience in these roles has equipped him with practical skills in emergency response and patient care.