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From Engineering to Executive: An Engineer’s Journey to the C-Suite

We meet Philip Clayson BEng(Hons) MBA CEng FIET in the next of our 'My Engineering Career' blog series. Phil tells us about his career in the telecoms and broadcasting industry, the importance of personal networking and some of the large organisations and projects he's worked on... Who I am, where I have been I am Philip Clayson, a Chief Information and Technology Officer, (CIO & CTO) with a career across several interesting sectors,…TV, telecoms, emergency services and energy, with leading companies including News Corporation, Oracle, BT, TalkTalk, SSE and Sky What caught my attention As a child, I used to enjoy experimenting with electronic circuits, writing software, and authoring small games, I was inspired by creating and building with technology. I chose my GCSEs and A levels…

IET Editorial in Professional development
Engineering Beginnings: My Journey into and within the World of Engineering

I wrote this blog to encourage all engineers, especially those just starting their careers, to reflect on their journeys. Engineering can achieve incredible things, but it can be tough to find the right fit. It’s worth holding out for the space where your passion and skills truly align. By sharing my story, I hope to show that your unique perspective is a strength. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and know that your contributions are vital for a more inclusive and innovative future in engineering. I wanted to be a Doctor The year is 2009. I'm standing outside Stevenage Cineworld with a blue crayon clamped between my teeth like a faux cigar and a blazer that's two sizes too big for me. Clearly, my decision-making skills were still in development. At that time, I wanted…

Ben Thorn in General Chat
Harnessing the Elements: A Career in Wind and Solar Energy

For the next in our 'My Engineering Career' series we hear from EngX community member Aditya Vyas MIET , an engineer working in the Renewable Energy industry. Aditya shares why he became an engineer and the importance of continuous progress: Who I am and what I do I work as an engineer. The last nine years of my working life have been devoted to the renewable energy industry. More recently I have spent the last six months working as a Senior Renewable Energy Consultant in the area of hybrid power. The role revolves around delivering Advisory and Owner's Engineering Services for standalone and co-located utility scale energy storage and on hybrid renewable power plants. The business work on projects with both in-front and behind-the-meter systems. My primary responsibilities include overseeing…

IET Editorial in Renewable Energy
Sparks of Success: Charting a career course in electrical engineering

We meet Danny Bratcher TMIET in the next of our 'My Engineering Career' blog series. Danny is a Senior High Voltage Electrical Engineer working at a large international airport in the UK. Danny tells us about how he was encouraged into a career in engineering and the value of Mentors: Good to meet you, let me tell you about myself Greetings and thank you for taking the time to read my blog detailing my career so far as an electrical engineer. My name is Danny Bratcher. Currently, I am the Senior High Voltage Electrical Engineer working for a large international airport in the UK. I started my career as an Electrical Engineer in 1992 when, out of over 80 candidates, I was successful in obtaining a 5-year electrical installation apprenticeship with a small electrical contractor based in…

IET Editorial in STEM Education and Skills
A Systems Engineer's journey through circuits, nuclear and sci-fi dreams

In the next of our 'My Engineering Career' blog series, we hear from EngX Community Member Ian Belger , a Strategic Digital Consultant at Jacobs, volunteer for the IET Nuclear Engineering Network and a Chartered Fellow of the IET. Ian tells us about his career in the Nuclear Industry and some of his proudest moments as an Engineer: My name is Ian Belger. I’m 62 years old and I now work for Jacobs as a Strategic Digital Consultant. In July 1985, I graduated with an Electrical and Electronic degree, followed by a PhD in Control Systems, achieved in 1991. During my early career I worked on the design of plant control systems (PLCs, SCADA systems and DCS systems). As I moved companies and progressed upwards, I took up more managerial / leadership roles, although still within the broad context…

IET Editorial in Nuclear Power
Driven by Design: A Journey from Powertrain Control Engineering and beyond

Continuing our 'My Engineering Career' blog series, we hear from Craig Stephens Senior Director at Medtronic, volunteer and a Fellow of the IET. Craig tells us about his career in the Automotive industry and where it has taken him: Who am I and what I do My name is Craig Stephens, I am nearly 3 months into my role as a Senior Director Product-DNA at Medtronic. This is after 1 year of retirement and prior to that, 35 years at Ford Motor Company. I graduated as an electrical engineer (EE) in 1987, before joining Ford as the first EE in Ford of Europe Powertrain Calibration. This was a huge learning curve, but despite being highly inexperienced, it gave me an opportunity to contribute from the very beginning. Engineering controls and me Controls were what inspired me in my undergrad…

IET Editorial in Professional development
Through the Lens: A peek into the Career Journey of an Optical Engineer

In the second of our 'My Engineering Career' series, Morgan Bonici , EngX community member and Chairman of the IET France Network tells us about his career journey and his current role as a Project Manager in the optics industry: Who I am and what I do My name is Morgan Bonici, I’m a project manager and I have been an engineer since 2010, so for just over 14 years. I work in optics, which means manufacturing lenses, the design of optical components for medical and defence applications as well as for visuals and imaging. Think binoculars, microscopes, camera objectives and lasers rather than spectacles. The company I work for is US based, with factories and sales offices throughout the world. We are the biggest catalogue optics provider in the world and also do custom components and…

IET Editorial in Professional development
Driving Innovation: Navigating the Career Path of an Electric Motor Control Software Engineer

In the first of our 'My Engineering Career Journey' blog series, we spoke with EngX Community member Simon Hart , Director and Chief Technology Innovation Officer at Innovation Catalyst (InnCat), a power electronics and electric motor control software engineer and also a Trustee of the IET! Simon gave us an insight into his career journey and how he got to where he is today: Who am I? I am Dr Simon Hart MEng CEng PhD FIET, I have worked as an engineer in the field of power electronics and electric motor control software, plus innovation and IP generation / protection for 28 years. I’m now a Director and Chief Technology Innovation Officer at Innovation Catalyst (InnCat). It is a firm that supports companies in their quest for differentiating innovation in the technology space. From…

IET Editorial in Power Electronics