An Associate Systems Engineer with a Masters in Physics from Lancaster University, specialised in Particle Physics and Cosmology, and three years of Defence industry experience at QinetiQ. I have expertise in Quantum Computing Algorithm Research and Code Development, including being an IBM Certified Associate Developer - Quantum Computation using Qiskit, Horizon Scanning and Technology Watch, and Requirements and Test Engineering. I am also a keen UK STEM Ambassador and Reverse Mentor, passionate about STEM engagement, diversity & inclusion and knowledge transfer. I have also been a speaker on QinetiQ's Q-Cast podcast network and am a contributor to QinetiQ's TechWatch Horizon Scanning magazine.