Description

A Chartered Engineer (CEng) with over 20 years of technical and leadership experience in Materials Science, Manufacturing, and Advanced Engineering. A dynamic, results-driven freelance consultant specialising in new materials development, bat-tery technologies, additive manufacturing, failure investigation, root-cause analysis and lightweight structural solutions. Extensive expertise in metals, composites, LFP/NMC battery systems, BESS architecture, and battery pack manufacturing for automotive, aerospace, grid applications and energy sectors.

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, deliver complex R&D and industrialisation programmes, and drive innovation that meets stringent perfor-mance, cost, quality, and certification requirements. Skilled in translating technical challenges into commercially viable solutions, supporting clients across the full lifecycle—from concept development and design optimisation to testing, validation, and production readiness. Widely recognised for delivering high-value consultancy, technical strategy, and problem-solving across advanced materials, battery systems, and sustainable engineering technologies.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Tamil
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Birmingham (up to 50km), London (up to 50km), Bristol (up to 50km), Coventry (up to 50km), Swindon (up to 50km)

UKBIC,
Freelance Technical Consultant
AUTOMOBILE
April 2025 - September 2025 (5 months)
Coventry, United Kingdom
 Provided strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration across cell design, testing, validation, materials characterisation, battery pack integration, and operations teams to ensure seamless product implementation for aerospace applications.
 Aligned materials and product development strategies with aerospace performance, safety, and certification requirements, ensuring robust validation and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
 Led aerospace technical review boards and customer engagement sessions, guiding programmes towards required Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and ensuring alignment with commercial and operational goals.
 Contributed deep technical expertise and competitive benchmarking to shape aerospace materials and propulsion strategies, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
 Possess a comprehensive understanding of LFP pouch & cylindrical cell chemistry, materials behaviour, and thermal management systems for advanced electrified propulsion and energy storage applications.
 Demonstrated experience in battery cell testing, validation, failure analysis, and system integration, translating data insights into actionable engineering improvements.
Product Development Functional testing Welding Compliance Process Optimization
Clean Cell Technologies Limited,london
Chief Technology Consultant
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
May 2023 - March 2025 (1 year and 10 months)
London, UK
• Led government and EV projects, managing teams, budgets, and timelines.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Supported BESS design, pack manufacturing, and safety testing.
• Advised on grid connections and renewable energy system design.
• Worked on BMS design, control systems, laser engineering, and fabrication.
• Set up an R&D lab for lithium-ion and solid-state battery development.
• Managed equipment procurement, BOM, materials, and budgets.
• Led multi-disciplinary projects, validating designs with COMSOL Multiphysics.
• Drove Net-Zero initiatives, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable technology progress.
BESS SYSTEM net-Zero sustainability ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP
Vertical Aerospace Group Limited,
Advanced Engineer/Technical Advisor
AVIATION AND AEROSPACE
February 2020 - April 2023 (3 years and 2 months)
Bristol, UK
• Optimized eVTOL battery pack assembly, cell design, and tab welding.
• Developed aircraft wing structures with SHM sensors for safety monitoring, inspection, and battery pack com
pliance (UN 38.3). Composite coupon testing, Quality and performance development in aerospace.
• Conducted end-of-line testing, NDT analysis, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and adhesive bonding.
• Worked on data transfer in using Composite materials, e-motor materials, carbon composites, and fire safety.
• Experience with eVTOL design under EASA Part 21J, following AS9100, CAA/EASA, FAA Part 145, AS9100D standards. Managed system FMEAs, product DFMEA, and ISO 26262 functional safety for electric
systems.
Welding Battery Pack Manufacturing End of line Testing certification, Design