Gary Yendell
About Gary Yendell
Gary Yendell is a Software Systems Engineer with a strong background in physics and engineering. He specializes in developing control systems for beamlines and has extensive experience in open source software development using Python and C++.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Gary Yendell currently serves as a Software Systems Engineer at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing control systems for beamlines, specifically targeting data acquisition and control for high-performance x-ray detectors. His expertise contributes to the advancement of scientific research conducted at this leading synchrotron facility.
Education and Expertise
Gary Yendell studied at the University of Bath, where he earned a Master of Physics (MPhys) degree from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he attended Launceston College from 2004 to 2011. His educational background in physics underpins his strong engineering skills, particularly in software development. He specializes in open source software development, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++.
Previous Experience at Diamond Light Source
Before his current role, Gary Yendell worked at Diamond Light Source as a Graduate Software Systems Engineer from 2015 to 2018. During this time, he gained valuable experience in software systems engineering, contributing to various projects that enhanced the functionality of beamlines and related systems.
Experience at University of Bath
In 2014, Gary Yendell worked as a Laboratory Development Assistant at the University of Bath for one month. This role provided him with practical experience in a laboratory setting, complementing his academic background in physics and engineering.