Adam Flood
About Adam Flood
Adam Flood is an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics, mechanical design, and space systems engineering.
Professional Experience at Boston Scientific
Adam Flood is currently working as an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland. He began his tenure in 2021. At Boston Scientific, he is part of the fluidics team where he specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). His work focuses on modeling pressure behavior in devices and anatomical systems, utilizing his expertise in mechanical design and simulation techniques.
Previous Roles in Engineering
Before joining Boston Scientific, Adam Flood worked at Space Applications Services NV/SA as an Engineer Intern in 2020 for 5 months within the Brussels Metropolitan Area. Previously, he held the position of R&D Engineer at ÉireComposites Teo in County Galway, Ireland, from 2018 to 2019, focusing on composite design and manufacturing as well as rapid prototyping. Additionally, he served as a Design and Development Engineer at OPHARDT hygiene in County Sligo, Ireland, from 2016 to 2018, where he was responsible for mechanical design and development using Solidworks.
Educational Background: University Degree and Certifications
Adam Flood holds a Master's degree in Space Science and Technology from University College Dublin, completed in the span of one year from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing and Design from Technological University Dublin, graduating in 2015 after four years of study. Complementing his academic qualifications, he has a certification in Project Management as a Certified Associate from the Project Management Institute, obtained in 2021 after an eleven-month course.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Adam Flood possesses a diverse range of technical skills. He is proficient in mechanical design using Solidworks, and experienced in conducting thermal, mechanical, and fluid simulations using various software tools. His specialization includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD), composite design and manufacture, rapid prototyping, and additive manufacturing. Additionally, Adam has expertise in space systems engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and data science techniques in Python. He also holds knowledge in astronautics, the space environment, materials science, and testing.
Project Management Capabilities
In addition to his technical proficiency, Adam Flood has strong project management capabilities. He has experience in proposal writing and concurrent engineering, skills that are supported by his project management certification from the Project Management Institute. His ability to manage projects effectively is complemented by his technical background, making him a versatile professional in engineering fields.