Tell us a bit about yourself As an engineer specialising in sensor technology, my career goals are to provide value through IP generation and help advance our product so that it leap frogs the competition and allows me to develop new skills along the way. Recently, I’ve had a hand in the design and manufacturing of bespoke equipment used for product testing. I assist in the validation testing of our bespoke algorithms and if you can’t find something in the lab, I probably know where it is. What was it about connected clothing that made you join Prevayl®? I’m passionate about tech, textiles, and data. I haven’t always been the biggest fitness enthusiast, but I do actively think about my health and wellness during the day. Prevayl has offered me a place where my ideas and opinions are observed and turned into something I want to wear and use. It is rare that women go into STEM careers, what are you doing to change that? Female role models have played a large part in my decision to pursue engineering as a career, and engineering currently ranks the lowest of the STEM subjects for female participation. I want to lead by example, sharing my passion projects online and among friends and family. I also look forward to volunteering with STEMNET again when restrictions allow and begin dedicating some of my time to other organisations that are also pushing to close the gap. How is the hardware department different at Prevayl to how traditional departments operate? We are a close team, and a real effort has been made to keep the floor open to new ideas and innovations. Many of those ideas have resulted in patentable material, making the hardware department the lead in intellectual property at Prevayl. We are really proud of our many domestic and international patent applications, along with our numerous design registrations. You have played a huge part in testing the product, how has that been? Energetic! With restrictions in place, everyone in the team has stepped up to provide live data for testing and fine tuning. As one of the few women available during current conditions, I’m first in line to test the tech in women’s garments at each opportunity. You were one of the first team members at Prevayl, what’s your journey been like? One of the greatest highlights for me has been moving to our own dedicated lab space in Spinningfields and the rapid pick up in product development from there over the past year. It’s been a really exciting ride. What was the one thing you learned in 2020, you will be using as advice to yourself for 2021? The true extent of our adaptability as a team. Even during the most challenging moments of 2020 we were able to work together remotely to produce something great. It’s seems like keeping up that camaraderie over the coming year, and the changes it brings, will be as important as ever and I feel confident in our ability to continue as such. Tags: Hardware, Prevayl, Sensor Engineer, Sensor technology, STEM, Women in tech
Tell us a bit about yourself As an engineer specialising in sensor technology, my career goals are to provide value through IP generation and help advance our product so that it leap frogs the competition and allows me to develop new skills along the way. Recently, I’ve had a hand in the design and manufacturing of bespoke equipment used for product testing. I assist in the validation testing of our bespoke algorithms and if you can’t find something in the lab, I probably know where it is. What was it about connected clothing that made you join Prevayl®? I’m passionate about tech, textiles, and data. I haven’t always been the biggest fitness enthusiast, but I do actively think about my health and wellness during the day. Prevayl has offered me a place where my ideas and opinions are observed and turned into something I want to wear and use. It is rare that women go into STEM careers, what are you doing to change that? Female role models have played a large part in my decision to pursue engineering as a career, and engineering currently ranks the lowest of the STEM subjects for female participation. I want to lead by example, sharing my passion projects online and among friends and family. I also look forward to volunteering with STEMNET again when restrictions allow and begin dedicating some of my time to other organisations that are also pushing to close the gap. How is the hardware department different at Prevayl to how traditional departments operate? We are a close team, and a real effort has been made to keep the floor open to new ideas and innovations. Many of those ideas have resulted in patentable material, making the hardware department the lead in intellectual property at Prevayl. We are really proud of our many domestic and international patent applications, along with our numerous design registrations. You have played a huge part in testing the product, how has that been? Energetic! With restrictions in place, everyone in the team has stepped up to provide live data for testing and fine tuning. As one of the few women available during current conditions, I’m first in line to test the tech in women’s garments at each opportunity. You were one of the first team members at Prevayl, what’s your journey been like? One of the greatest highlights for me has been moving to our own dedicated lab space in Spinningfields and the rapid pick up in product development from there over the past year. It’s been a really exciting ride. What was the one thing you learned in 2020, you will be using as advice to yourself for 2021? The true extent of our adaptability as a team. Even during the most challenging moments of 2020 we were able to work together remotely to produce something great. It’s seems like keeping up that camaraderie over the coming year, and the changes it brings, will be as important as ever and I feel confident in our ability to continue as such. Tags: Hardware, Prevayl, Sensor Engineer, Sensor technology, STEM, Women in tech