Sian Hopkins

Sian Hopkins

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Rail Systems Designer & Chartered Engineer (CEng MIET) | Systems Engineering Specialist | MEng Systems Engineering

  • Education

    • Haydon Bridge High School

      2013 - 2015
      A Levels Biology, Physics, Maths BBC

      Activities and Societies: Member of Sixth Form Committee, EPQ on Lack of Female Engagement in STEM

    • Haydon Bridge High School

      2010 - 2013
      GCSEs, Various, 7 A*s, 3 As, 3 Bs
    • Loughborough University

      2015 - 2019
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Systems Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Student Union Action representative, Student Union FREEC representative Modules covering a range of topics including:- Programming and Software Design - Aircraft Design- Control System Design- Systems Integration- Systems Methods and Application Theory- Systems Architecture- Validation and Verification- Understanding Complexity- Holistic Engineering- Biophotonics and Bioelectricity- Human Factors in System Design- Renewable Energy Sources

  • Experience

    • The Cheviot Hotel

      Sept 2010 - Nov 2013
      Waitress
    • Village Bakery, Bellingham

      May 2013 - Aug 2015
      Shop Assistant
    • The Co-op

      Sept 2013 - Aug 2015
      Customer Team Member
    • Loughborough University

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      Summer Research Student

      Independent research regarding the representation of engineers and systems engineers in popular culture and why the representation of engineers is important.Collaboration between The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering and The School of Arts, English & Drama at Lougborough University.

    • Loughborough University

      Oct 2016 - Jul 2019
      • Student Ambassador (Events and Marketing Team)

        Nov 2016 - Jul 2019
      • DLHE Caller (Careers Network)

        Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
    • Lockheed Martin

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Engineering and Technology Summer Intern

      Part of the Data Reporting and Corrective Action System (DRACAS) team, assisting in investigations and conducting root cause analysis on system failures.Developed and implemented a new process for requesting component testing for DRACAS incidents within the project.

    • SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit (formerly Interfleet)

      Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
      Systems Engineering Intern

      Worked within the systems team on a variety of projects with a range of national clients, including visits to client sites. Developed a power-based model to monitor power requirements for a planned depot site and supported risk management tasks on a multi-million pound project

    • Arup

      Sept 2019 - now
      • Rail Systems Designer

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Intelligent Mobility Engineer

        Apr 2021 - Feb 2024
      • Graduate Intelligent Mobility Engineer

        Sept 2019 - Apr 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Engineer

      Engineering Council
      Jul 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sian Hopkins
      Gold CREST Award British Science Association Jun 2015 Awarded for research project on the lack of female engagement in STEM subjects.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Robogalz Volunteer

      Issued by Loughborough Students' Union on Sept 2015
      Loughborough Students' UnionAssociated with Sian Hopkins