Alan Brownlie
About Alan Brownlie
Alan Brownlie is a Senior Electronic Engineer with extensive experience in electronic design and development. He has worked for various companies in the UK, including Ouster, Sense Photonics, and BAE Systems, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.
Work at Ouster
Alan Brownlie has been employed at Ouster as a Senior Electronic Engineer since 2021. He is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has contributed to the company's electronic engineering projects for a duration of three years. His role involves applying his extensive experience in electronic design and development to enhance Ouster's product offerings.
Previous Experience in Electronic Engineering
Before joining Ouster, Alan Brownlie held several positions in electronic engineering. He worked at Sense Photonics as a Senior Electronic Engineer for ten months in 2021. Prior to that, he was with NCTech Imaging for one year, also as a Senior Electronic Engineer. His earlier roles include positions at MBDA and Petards as an Electronics Design Engineer, and at IndigoVision as a Senior Hardware Engineer.
Educational Background
Alan Brownlie studied Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 1993 to 1997. He completed his secondary education at Strathaven Academy from 1988 to 1993.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Alan possesses a versatile skill set in electronic engineering, including PCB Layout and Component and System Level Commissioning and De-bug. He has expertise in Verification and Qualification processes, particularly in compliance with EMC, Safety, and Environmental standards. His background includes designing and developing a wide variety of electronic products.
Long-term Career in Engineering
Alan Brownlie has a long-standing career in engineering, having worked at BAE Systems as a Senior Development Engineer for nine years from 1997 to 2006. He also held a position at Honeywell as a Hardware Engineer for five months in 2016, and briefly worked at FTDI as a Technical Support Engineer in 2006.