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JONATHAN BLOGGS MSc ESR

1 Any Road, Any Town, AN1 1CV
Telephone: 020 7111 2233 (Home); 07957 111 222 (Mobile)
Email: jon@mycompany.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A committed and proactive professional who specialises in the use of embedded design and
programming techniques to develop creative and innovative robotic systems tailored towards
specific project requirements. Quick to assimilate new ideas, concepts and cutting-edge
technologies whilst demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems
and issues. Able to work well on own initiative whilst demonstrating the organisation and
prioritisation required to achieve tight deadlines and deliverables. A motivational and inspirational
leader who enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised
and challenging working environments.

OBJECTIVE
Currently looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of existing skills
and experience whilst enabling further personal and professional development.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

MSc Embedded Systems and Robotics – Distinction (2003)
Thesis: Compact Motion Tracking System for Human Rehabilitation
BSc Computer Science with Robotics & Intelligent Machines – 2.1 (2002)
Thesis: Voice Controller 2D Mapping Mobile Robot in Unstructured
Environments
College Courses Mathematics, Mechatronic Systems, Applied Dynamics and Electrical
Control Theory

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Assembler, Embedded C, C++, Visual MFC, Linux, Java, OpenGL, Handle-C & VHDL

CAREER SUMMARY
2004–date Robotics Ltd, London
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT
• Playing a lead role in the research team tasked with developing a range of underwater robotic
research vehicles, a £2.2 million project funded by the London Aquarium
• Actively involved in the commercial aspects of the project to facilitate the achievement of
demanding deadlines and deliverables thereby enabling the project to proceed to the next
phase
• Providing a prompt and appropriate response to unforeseen mechanical and electrical design
problems including making innovative decisions to prevent future repercussions
• Successfully developing a range of underwater robotic vehicles including both remote
controlled and autonomous vehicles
• Additionally developing and testing materials, control and navigation systems to facilitate the
achievement of operational functionality

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CAREER SUMMARY cont.

2003–2004 University of Essex, Colchester
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
• Specifically responsible for the design and development of a low-cost, accurate, unobtrusive
sensor to enable in-home, unaided rehabilitation on behalf of stroke victims
• Tasked with ensuring minimal hardware installation requirements within the patient’s home
environment requiring the team to overcome the obstacles associated with the use of camera
tracking and body markers to enable the accurate mapping of limb movements
• Developing a wireless system using the Bluetooth protocol to minimise the problems usually
associated with the weight of systems, the restriction of movement and visible wiring
• Overcoming the charging issues common with using very small batteries by designing a
system that can be inductance charged at the end of each session

POSTGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

• Assisting with the delivery of laboratory sessions to undergraduates in the following subjects:
Embedded Programming; C/C++ Programming; Electronic Hardware Design (PCB Design);
Robotic Control Systems

1990–1998 JTM Engineering Ltd, Holsworthy

TECHNICAL ENGINEER
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of agricultural vehicles including overhauling
engines and transmission units and diagnosing and repairing faults

VOLUNTARY WORK
2005–date University of Essex/University of Bristol
MACHINE CONSCIOUSNESS LABORATORY
• Actively involved in the resolution of design problems in the fields of electrical sensory
feedback and mechanical systems within compliant anthropomimetic robotics

2002–2004 University of Essex

LABORATORY ASSISTANT
• Providing support and assistance to undergraduates with the design and implementation of
hardware electrical designs
• Specifically covering motor control circuits and theory, control feedback sensors design,
communication data buses, embedded sensor fusion and control algorithms

PERSONAL DETAILS
Driving Licence Full/Clean
Health Excellent; non-smoker

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Currently include Fitness Training, Cooking & Astronomy
Other Currently learning German

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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