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Stephen Nand-Lal

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education:

    GCSEs and A-Levels at Churston Ferrers Grammar School, completed a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics at the University of Warwick, MSc in Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Logic at the University of Manchester, and a PhD in Pure Mathematics at the University of Liverpool. Recently completed an MBA with Quantic School of Business and Technology.

  • Qualifications:

    10 GCSEs, 5 A Levels, BSc (Hons), MBA, MSc, PhD

  • Work History:

    Caretaker at the National Trust, Activity Leader at LAL Language School, Purchase Ledger at Odeon Cinemas, KYC Review Hub Assistant at BDO, Social Media Evaluator at Lionbridge, Freelance Proofreader at Oxford University Press, Research Assistant at Warwick Economics and Development

  • Current Job:

    Graduate Consultant in Intelligent Mobility and Smart Technologies

  • Employer

    Atkins

    • About Me

      Graduate Consultant in Intelligent Mobility and Smart Technologies.

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      Living in Liverpool, with my girlfriend.

      Huge fan of Scrubs, and love the “Fake Doctors, Real Friends” podcast.

      Completed a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics at the University of Warwick, MSc in Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Logic at the University of Manchester, and a PhD in Pure Mathematics at the University of Liverpool.

      Currently working as a Graduate Consultant in Intelligent Mobility and Smart Technologies, at Atkins based in Manchester.

      Feel free to ask me anything!

    • How I Use Maths In My Job:

      I use a variety of mathematics in my day-to-day work; from statistical analysis of data to understand traffic behaviour, to carrying out safety assessment of new smart motorway schemes.

      Feel free to ask me for more details!

    • My Work

      Graduate Engineering Consultant

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      I use a variety of mathematics in my day-to-day work; from statistical analysis of data to understand traffic behaviour, to carrying out safety assessment of new smart motorway schemes.

      Feel free to ask me for more details!

    • My Typical Day

      Processing and Analysing Data

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      I typically process and analyse data, looking for patterns and an understanding of traffic behaviour.

    • What I'd do with the prize money

      I would like to share it with my local community, to benefit everyone and in particular, those most in need.

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      In such testing times, it is vital that we support those around us, who are most in need. I would use the money to benefit my local community and support those who need it most.

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Energetic, analytic, sports-y

        What or who inspired you to follow your career?

        Make your own path!

        What's your favourite use for maths in everyday life?

        Statistical analysis of safety data

        What did you think about Maths when you were in school?

        I loved Maths

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        A mathematician

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        No

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        A career in finance or something like that

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Metallica

        What's your favourite food?

        Ratatouille

        What is the most fun thing you've done?

        Ratatouille

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        Be more proactive, take more chances, and to be more injury-proof!

        Tell us a joke.

        Why did the student get upset when his teacher called him average? It was a mean thing to say!

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