Lisa Burns

Greater Glasgow Area

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About me
Electrical Engineer at Arup
Education
- University of strathclyde
  2017 - 2022
  Master's degree electrical and mechanical engineering first class
  Year 1: Mechanics, Engineering Industry And Profession, Electronic & Electrical Principles, Electrical Techniques And Design, Heat and Flow and Mathematics - Pass with DistinctionYear 2: Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Design And Manufacture, Electronic And Electrical Principles, Digital Electronic Systems, Electrical And Mechanical Techniques And Design, Heat And Flow and Mathematics - Pass with DistinctionYear 3: Dynamics, Engineering Innovation and Management, Electronic And… Show more Year 1: Mechanics, Engineering Industry And Profession, Electronic & Electrical Principles, Electrical Techniques And Design, Heat and Flow and Mathematics - Pass with DistinctionYear 2: Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Design And Manufacture, Electronic And Electrical Principles, Digital Electronic Systems, Electrical And Mechanical Techniques And Design, Heat And Flow and Mathematics - Pass with DistinctionYear 3: Dynamics, Engineering Innovation and Management, Electronic And Electrical Principles, Instrumentation and Microcontrollers, Analysis, Integrated Design, Computing, Signals and Systems, Mechanical Engineering Design and Heat and Flow - Pass with DistinctionYear 4: Systems Engineering, Dynamics, Power Electronics, Machines and Applications, Power System Design, Operation and Protection, Individual Project and Engineering Ethics - Pass with DistinctionYear 5: Power System analysis and protection, Wind Energy, Systems Engineering, Nuclear, Energy-Pass with Distinction Show less
Experience
- Clydesdale bank
  Jun 2017 - Sept 2020
  Information request team
  As a member of the PPIR Administrative team, I am involved in logging customers details and checking there are no errors within any of the paperwork. This role requires a high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The great thing about my job is that I am always learning how to manage a variety of workloads.
- Stem ambassadors
  Sept 2017 - now
  Volunteer
  As a STEM ambassador, I organise outreach events for school children to provide them with an opportunity to develop their awareness of engineering and interpersonal skills. Recently, I helped run an “IET Faraday Challenge” where alongside a team, I helped 60 pupils engineer a rover and rocket model.
- Bridge of weir leather company
  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
  Process engineer
- Thomas tunnock ltd
  Aug 2018 - Aug 2018
  Maintenance engineer
- University of glasgow
  May 2019 - May 2019
  Interconnect wind farm project
  The Equate Wind Farm Project involved working in teams to design a wind farm that produced the most power at a price that was financially feasible.Within the team, i lead the technical design which involved using WAsP software to predict wind climates and energy yields of the wind farm in our choosen location. The week long project highlighted both engineering and non-engineering aspects related to designing a wind farm as well as providing a great insight into the renewable energy industry which I hope to pursue a career in.The experience was topped off by recieving mentoring sessions from ladies that work in the industry at SSE plc, Mott MacDonald and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Show less
- Camp hilltop
  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
  Summer camp counselor
  I worked as a camp counsellor in America where I was chosen to be a top leader in my programme area. This effectively meant going outside my normal scope of responsibilities and tested my ability to succeed under pressure. I volunteered to lead the STEM programme which provided me with various stressful situations which I dealt with in a composed and logical order.
- University of strathclyde
  Jun 2019 - May 2022
  Being on the leadership committee for Strathclyde’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Society involved being part of a team which set the goals and direction of the society, while also helping to organise a range of networking and social events. This provided me with a great responsibility and within my time as a representative, the society won "Course related society of the year" and "The best event of the year" at the STAR awards. Developed a MATLAB model to predict the energy capture for different sized multi-rotor wind turbine systems. This work formed the basis of my 4th-year dissertation which involved analysing the O&M strategy for a multi-rotor system. Becoming the youngest president of the EME society, which was awarded “Course-Related Society of the Year 2018-19” from Strathclyde Union, has taken a lot of hard work and dedication. I became involved with the committee at the start of the university to help organise a range of networking and social events. I joined the Gala Dinner committee to organise a networking event that aims to break down barriers between students and engineering firms. Being part of this committee improved my ability to multi-task and think ahead. I helped organise the first-ever Engineering Ball which provided 250 students with an opportunity to build on long-lasting relationships. This event was sponsored by Strathclyde's EEE department and The IET on Campus.The following year, I lead the organisation of the second Engineering Ball thanks to the great success we had from the previous year. I mentored 10 high school students for the week long Scottish Space School programme. The role involved providing advice and guidance on projects that they completed within a team including building a rocket, designing a product and building a heart monitor.
  - Class Representative for the EME society
    Sept 2017 - May 2022
  - Summer Research Intern
    May 2020 - Jul 2020
  - President of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Society
    Apr 2019 - May 2020
  - Gala Dinner Committee 2019
    Sept 2019 - Oct 2019
  - Engineering Ball Committee
    Sept 2017 - Sept 2019
  - Scottish Space School Mentor
    Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
- Royal academy of engineering
  Mar 2021 - now
  Engineering leaders scholar
- Arup
  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
  Electrical intern
  I completed an internship with Arup's electrical building services team in Glasgow. As an electrical engineer, I worked on various projects which were at different stages of the RIBA work process. This provided a valuable insight into the detail and assumptions required at different points in the building design process. Throughout the course of the internship, I was responsible for the completion of the models and drawings for a hotel development in the city centre of Edinburgh. For this project, I applied my knowledge from my training week to complete lighting calculations using DIALux, cable sizing calculations using Amtech, and the placement and wiring of lighting and small power fixtures using Autodesk Revit. Show less
- Arup
  Sept 2022 - now
  - Electrical Engineer
    Apr 2024 - now
  - Graduate Electrical Engineer
    Sept 2022 - Mar 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- First aid
  American red cross
- Uk drivers license
  Driver and vehicle licensing agency (dvla)
  Nov 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lisa Burns
  Caritas and leadership Award - Jun 2017 As part of my Caritas and leadership award I have; addressed large crowds, taken on the role of leading the children's Liturgy group, organised a coffee morning, and volunteered at a local high school. Taking part in these activities has developed my leadership and time management skills.
- Awarded to Lisa Burns
  Scottish Space School Houston journey The university of Strathclyde Oct 2016 Being one of the 10 students to visit NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas after completing The Scottish Space School. The programme consisted of various tasks including working in a team to create a new product for the ISS, building a rover and a rocket. Also, during the week we presented as a team to NASA astronauts and engineers. The opportunity was a once in a lifetime and the whole experience inspired me to pursue a career in engineering.Due to my hard-working attitude, I was… Show more Being one of the 10 students to visit NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas after completing The Scottish Space School. The programme consisted of various tasks including working in a team to create a new product for the ISS, building a rover and a rocket. Also, during the week we presented as a team to NASA astronauts and engineers. The opportunity was a once in a lifetime and the whole experience inspired me to pursue a career in engineering.Due to my hard-working attitude, I was selected from 100 students to be one of the lucky to visit NASA’s Johnson Space center in Houston, Texas . During the trip, we visited places like NASA's mission control room, neutral Buoyancy and robotics labs. Not only did I see the complex engineering work through visiting these places, but I also heard first-hand from the people who actually worked on the projects. Show less
- Awarded to Lisa Burns
  Nuffield Research placement award Nuffield Foundation May 2016 I completed a Nuffield Geography research placement at the University of Glasgow. I was part of a collaborative team whose task was to analyse leaf waxes from lake sediments to determine past terrestrial ecosystems and environments over 10,000 years using biomarkers. Within the team, my responsibility was to separate and analyse the alkanes by extracting the total lipid extract from each freeze-dried sediment sample. I used my soft skills to openly communicate with the group; sharing thoughts… Show more I completed a Nuffield Geography research placement at the University of Glasgow. I was part of a collaborative team whose task was to analyse leaf waxes from lake sediments to determine past terrestrial ecosystems and environments over 10,000 years using biomarkers. Within the team, my responsibility was to separate and analyse the alkanes by extracting the total lipid extract from each freeze-dried sediment sample. I used my soft skills to openly communicate with the group; sharing thoughts, opinions and advice during our weekly meetings. The experience was rewarding but also very challenging as I had no prior knowledge in the subject area, requiring me to do extra work to ensure I did not fall behind. I was able to adapt quickly and work effectively both individually and as a group. Following the placement, I presented my work at the Nuffield Celebration event. This was a great opportunity to develop my communication skills by translating complex technical language into plain English. The unparalleled experience I gained from my placement convinced me that a career in STEM is right for me. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Activities Coordinator
  Issued by STEM Ambassadors on Sept 2017
  Associated with Lisa Burns
- EME Society Class Rep to President
  Issued by University of Strathclyde on Sept 2017
  Associated with Lisa Burns
- Class Representative
  Issued by University of Strathclyde on Sept 2020
  Associated with Lisa Burns
- Scottish Space School Mentor
  Issued by University of Strathclyde on Jun 2019
  Associated with Lisa Burns