George Mills
MEng in Mechanical Engineering from University of Bristol. Awarded 2009 Flying Start Global Entrepreneur’s fellowship.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.gfcmills.com |
| Skills: | Engineering |
| Location: | Kansas City |
| Groups: | Bristol Entrepreneurs, MIT GSW 2009 |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Tags: | kauffman foundation, mechanical engineer, ncge, nesta |
| Schools: | University of Bristol |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | CompAir, Ipswich and Redditch, UK |
| Position: | Graduate engineering intern |
| Time period: | May 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | CompAir, a multinational compressor manufacturer sponsored me throughout my degree. As a requirement of this sponsorship I worked for the duration of my summer breaks from 2006-08.
Worked with the executive team to make recommendations for a graduate training scheme across the CompAir Group, including programme structure, costs, key personnel and implementation. Analysed in-service faults on a critical assembly which accounted for £200,000 of warranty claims in 2007/2008. Made recommendations for design improvements and manufacturing process improvements to improve part life. |
| Employer: | University of Bristol, Bristol, UK |
| Position: | SPARK Enterprise boot camp |
| Time period: | May 2007 - July 2007 |
| Description: | Managed a team of eight contemporaries to perform focused research in order to create a proposal for a business in 48 hours. Pitched business plan to four successful entrepreneurs, securing joint first prize. Attended lectures and presentations on various aspects of business start ups and took part in business games. |
| Employer: | CompAir, Ipswich and Redditch, UK |
| Position: | Undergraduate engineer |
| Time period: | May 2007 - July 2007 |
| Description: | Performed tear-down on flagship compressor. Led to cost saving through supply, re-quote and redesign of several parts. Redesigned a safety critical high pressure valve, improving functionality, safety and reducing cost. |
| Employer: | CompAir, Ipswich and Redditch, UK |
| Position: | Undergraduate engineer |
| Time period: | May 2006 - July 2006 |
| Description: | Created 3D computer models of highly complex cast-parts both from empirical measurement and technical drawings. Used analysis software on 3D models to assess inherent weak points, improve the manufacturing process and reduce rejection rate and warranty costs. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Bristol |
| Time period: | 2003 - 2008 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering, MEng |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | I am a keen musician, self taught on acoustic, electric and bass guitars to a high standard. I also receive tuition on the piano. I enjoy spending time working on my kit car, an off road buggy based on an Austin Mini donor vehicle. I also enjoy reading and travel. |
| Clubs: | University of Bristol Engineers’ Rugby Football Club, Captain2007-2008
Captained team. Coached squad of 30 players twice a week. Attracted sponsorship from five companies totalling £1750, far exceeding past efforts. Organised supply and manufacture of playing kit. University of Bristol Maths Society committee, Publicity officer2006-2007 Rebranded society, including issue of membership cards and promotional materials. Built new website. Publicised society events through poster campaigns and promotion on website. |
| Awards: | Finalist at the 20th Annual Medical Engineering Student Project competition2008
Awarded by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for university project work Associate Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Big Boost award 2008 A monetary grant awarded by UnLtd and the National Lottery for business start-ups Gold Crest award for engineering 2002 Awarded for work done on the Engineering Education Scheme equivalent to Duke of Edinburgh Gold Academic scholarships to senior school and preparatory school 1994, 1997, 1999 |
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Martin Klint Hansen
-MSc Finance student, pursuing 4+4 research programme in Enterprise Risk Management, ASB, Aarhus University -Winner of Venture Cup 2008 with IMMUTELL -Winner of Bangkok Business Challenge 2008 with IMMUTELL -Kauffman Entrepreneurship Fellow 2009
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John Agerholm
Danish, 27, MSc. International business BSc. Business Administration.