Alumni Profiles

Aaron Hayden-Cooper

I’ve always had a fascination with technology and a love for creation; this led me down the long road of engineering, ending in a BEng Mechanical Engineering degree at Brunel. …

Michael Lavery

I am a Graphic Design with a 2.1 from Chester University. I am now studying as an Industrial Digitalisation Student at Manchester Met. My interests are within 3D printing and …

Nathan Woodward

My interest in design and engineering started in my childhood, where I spent my days playing with Lego. This has led me down the path to where I am today. …

Kieron Khan

A previous student of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kieron achieved a BSc in Design Engineering. This allowed him to start designing parts for personal projects, Computer aided design was an area …

Karl Badkin

Im a graduate in Computer Games Design and with over 10 years of industry experience within social media management, e-commerce and digital content production. I’ve recently started studying Industrial Digitalisation …

David Lacy

I am a postgraduate student on the MSc Industrial Digitalisation course at Manchester Metropolitan University. In 2017, I completed an undergraduate MEng in Civil Engineering, and my career path is …

Hammad Zaheer

I’m a Degree holder in BSc Design Engineering from Manchester Metropolitan University and am currently studying MSc Industrial Digitalisation. Throughout my time at university I have managed to gain a …

Patrycja Kukielka

My journey with design and engineering started in college, however since I was a little kid, I was drawn to technology. After moving to the UK from Poland in 2012 …

James Hanvey

I believe that every great design begins with an even better story. From a young age I’ve always been seeking new and innovative ways to be creative, and to express …

Stanley Waters

In 2019, I graduated Manchester School of Art with a first-class BA (Hons) in Fine Art, producing sound and video instillation work focused on themes of techno utopianism and its …

Tom Brine

Currently studying MSc Industrial Digitalisation at MMU I am a mature student, having first graduated in 2011 with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from The University of Manchester.  I spent …

Segun Akin-Olugbade

Segun Akin-Olugbade is just about as passionate as it gets, especially when he starts going on about cars! He loves his cars, and favours power, refinement and a nice stereo …

Jack Cockle

I’m an MSc Industrial Digitalisation Student at Manchester Metropolitan University, having graduated with a first class degree in BA (Hons) Sustainable Product Design from Falmouth University with particular interest in …

Rodrigo Bonet

Consulting Analyst, Minsait I graduated from Design Engineering with first class honours. During this degree. I developed in-depth skills and knowledge like concept development, anthropometrics, ergonomics, CAD, graphic design, photography, …

Elen Parry

Product Design Consultant, PrintCityStudying for a PhD in Inclusive Design and Digitalisation, Manchester Metropolitan University The course is a fantastic vehicle for being at the forefront of a range of …

Brett Turner

Made Smarter Graduate Programme Innovation and collaboration are two words which have significance to me. Market needs and requirements are completely changing due to the new digital trends and are …

Georgina Barker

Learning how to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software has broadened my abilities and outcomes, allowing new possibilities in my practice as a designer. My background is in textiles, having …

Chelsea Hicks

MSc Industrial Digitalisation has been a motivating and challenging experience that has pushed me far outside my previous sphere of practice while learning alongside people with diverse specialisms. It really …

Connor McAleer

Business Advisor, Made Smarter Before studying MSc Industrial Digitalisation, I had a BA degree in Business Management with overseas study in Sevilla; I achieved a first overall and was awarded …

Sophie Thompson

Belfast born and bred, I came to Manchester to complete an undergraduate degree in Animation and then MSc Industrial Digitalisation at PrintCity. It was a sharp contract to my work …

Mark Chester

Innovation Development Manager, PrintCity I am an Autodesk Certified Instructor specialising in product design. PrintCity provides an incredible environment for innovation and development. The amazing facilities enabled the freedom to …

Olena Belkins

As a Dental Technology graduate, I mastered conventional methods of manufacturing dental devices. When I realised how far Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technology had been …