Shin Huang
Currently pursing MEng in Mechanical Engineering (final year) at Heriot-Watt University
| Headline: | Engineer |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Industries: | Cleantech, Entertainment, Information Technology |
| Skills: | Business, Chinese, Design, Engineering, English, Event planning, Languages, Leadership, Marketing, Product design |
| Location: | Edinburgh, UK |
| Groups: | Heriot-Watt Enterprise Society |
| Interested in: | Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Growing my group, Helping members of my groups, Internships, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Starting a company |
| Schools: | Heriot-Watt University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Northwest Polytechnic University - State Key Lab of Solidification Processing |
| Position: | Lab assistant |
| Time period: | July 2008 - September 2008 |
| Description: | worked on several laser material processing projects including laser rapid forming (LRF) of a jet engine compressor blade for General Electric and the Heriot-Watt Enterprise Society logo plate; laser welding of metal components; also involved in the assembly of a 20-ton CNC machine for a 5kW laser. |
| Employer: | Heriot-Watt University Drama Society |
| Position: | President |
| Time period: | September 2007 - April 2009 |
| Description: | I produced the most successful play so far at Heriot-Watt University – Treasure Island the Panto, which involved a crew of 30 students and two sell-out performances with revenue of over £1K. The production received the Society Event of the Year Award from the university. |
| Employer: | Into Work Organization |
| Position: | Marketing Assistant |
| Time period: | March 2007 - June 2007 |
| Employer: | Scottish Liberal Democrats |
| Position: | Tele-canvassing Agent |
| Time period: | February 2007 - April 2007 |
| Description: | Worked in the Lib Dem's Scottish headquaters in Edinburgh as a tele-canvassing agent. Duties include collecting votes and negotiation. |
| Employer: | HM Prison |
| Position: | Visiting Lounge Casher |
| Time period: | December 2006 - June 2007 |
| Employer: | Hilton Glasgow |
| Position: | Waiter/Room service/Receptionist |
| Time period: | September 2005 - July 2006 |
| Employer: | PPLive Inc. Shanghai, China |
| Position: | Accounting Assistant |
| Time period: | June 2005 - August 2005 |
EDUCATION
| University: | Heriot-Watt University |
| Time period: | 2006 - 2010 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering, MEng |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Kendo, basketball |
| Hobbies: | - Energy Studies:
I first became interested in energy issues while I was completing a group project on future energy solutions at Motherwell College and have since developed a keen interest in both the technical aspects e.g. mechanical design and the organisational management of renewable energy development. - Others: Travelling, acting, psychology, physics, hands-on engineering, kendo. I like meeting interesting people, learning different cultures and ideas. |
| Clubs: | - Founder and President of the Heriot-Watt University Drama Society 2007-2009
- Logo Designer and member of the Heriot-Watt Enterprise Society 2007-2009 - Treasurer of the Heriot-Watt University African and Caribbean Society 2007-2008 - Fresher’s helper 2008-2009 - Member of HWU Students Association; HWU Mechanical Engineering Society and the Model UN |
| Awards: | - Finalist in the Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) Business Plan Competition 2007
I delivered a business plan on micro-generation development. -“Society Event of the Year Award” from the Heriot-Watt Students' Union Oscars 2009. |
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National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs
NACUE inspires and stimulates entrepreneurial activity amongst university societies and students, whilst providing national representation through a single, clear entity.
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Silviu Ciocanel
Pursuing MA in Economics and Accountancy at Heriot-Watt University
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Clark Fleming
Currently reading for a Management with Enterprise (MA) degree at Heriot Watt University and working at DTZ International (Global Real Estate Advisor).