Nicholas Powley
About Nicholas Powley
Nicholas Powley is a Staff Technical Support Engineer and Technical Domain Lead, currently working in the EMEA region. He has extensive experience in technical support, sales development, and engineering education.
Title and Current Role
Nicholas Powley currently serves as a Staff Technical Support Engineer and Technical Domain Lead. His role involves leading the technical domain for the EMEA region, focusing on collaboration and escalation procedures. He develops and delivers technical courses and workshops to educate both customers and colleagues, ensuring they are well-versed in the latest technological advancements and troubleshooting techniques.
Professional Background
Nicholas Powley has a rich history in technical support and engineering roles. He previously worked as a Sales Development Engineer and Technical Support Engineer in Newbury, England, building his expertise over three months and one year respectively. His early career included internships focusing on the development of data acquisition coursework and the implementation of a collaborative robotic arm at The University of Manchester. Additionally, he held the role of Student PASS Leader/Coordinator for two years, guiding his peers through their academic challenges.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Powley earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Manchester. During his academic journey from 2015 to 2019, he garnered extensive technical knowledge and practical experience, which he now applies to complex system testing strategies including DAQ, embedded, RF, and FPGA-based systems. His education laid the foundation for his technical consulting, code review, and design assistance capabilities.
Technical Projects and Contributions
Nicholas Powley is involved in multiple technical projects, including consulting on testing strategies and creating technical documentation for NI products. His contributions extend to performing code reviews and providing design assistance for software architecture projects. By supporting key customers in long-term projects, he addresses technical, business, and personal challenges, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Nicholas Powley accumulated diverse work experience. He worked as a General Assistant at Tesco for five years across various locations, including Tesco Levenshulme, Tesco Market Street, and Tesco Kingston Park. This experience contributed to his understanding of customer service and operational efficiency. These roles collectively contributed to his comprehensive skill set, enabling him to excel in his current technical support and engineering capacities.