Experience

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  King's college london

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Undergraduate research assistant

  • Developed a GUI using Matlab for a novel MRI excitation pulse design to be applied to the first high-field(7T) MRI scanner in the world. • Iteratively improve the usability and functionality of the GUI.• Improved the efficiency of the software.• Tested the software using a phantom and human volunteer• Deployed the GUI on the MRI scanner.Background: In 3T scanners the inhomogeneity of transmit radiofrequency fields used in an excitation pulse can cause problems in the final image contrast. Brain images acquired using 3T scanners usually contain a central bright lobe with a spatially varying tissue contrast. Tailored radiofrequency pulses can address the problem of field inhomogeneity, therefore a novel non-selective pulse design was created which was based on a short(1 ms) 3D spiral k-space trajectory that covered low spatial frequencies. Show less

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  Mark warner

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Managed a team of 10+ transfer representatives for a premium UK-based holiday tour operator.• Coordinated local airport transfer services to transport guests to their respective hotels across the French Alps.• Managed the communication between the French hotels, managers, transfer representatives.• Communicated with airlines for time of flight updates. • Upheld the high standards of customer service expected from a premium holiday company.• Managed a team of customer service assistants who took a large role in the everyday operation of the hotel.• Communicated with local ski schools, businesses, local maintenance contractors and the company sales team.• Created and hosted entertainment evenings.• Completed staff rotas and time sheets required by French law.

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  • Head of Customer Services

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
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  Nanyang technological university

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2020

  Research associate

  𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:• Designed and manufactured an exoskeleton consisting of textiles, integrated sensors, and an actuation strategy to implement an autonomous bodyweight gravity compensation control.• Interacted with stakeholders to capture user needs and decompose them into design requirements and engineering specifications.• Designed the prototype including mechanical design, mechatronics, embedded control, motor driver integration, actuation, and textiles.• Optimised the robotic control paradigm for real-time gravity compensation of the human arm via Bowden cable actuation.• Created a robust real-time algorithm to measure human kinematics using IMUs.• Implemented an embedded control system using an ARM-based microcontroller.• Poster presentation at the International Conference of Rehabilitation Robotics 2019.• Led a clinical study with 10 stroke patients and published the results in Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation engineering.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲:• Designed algorithms to decode human motion intention for future use with wearable robotic devices.• Created a human kinematic and physiological dataset through experimentation with subjects using a multi-modal sensor system including sEMG, IMU, and stretch sensors.• Pre-processed dataset before extraction and evaluation of features.• Trained ten regression models based on state-of-the-art ML algorithms and identified the best models to detect and decode the motion intention of the user.• Code is open source and can be found at github.com/KieranLittle• Published a journal paper in Sensors MDPI (IF 3.275) Show less

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  Endomaster pte ltd

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2022

  EndoMaster is a deep-tech medical device start-up company developing a flexible robotic surgical system that will significantly advance current endoscopic surgeries. This device will enable surgeons to perform incision-less surgery that could only be performed by open and laparoscopic surgery before.• Technical project manager for the development of custom haptic input devices, and a novel surgical robotic system simulator.• Managed System-level documents including: IFUs, Risk Management, Usability Engineering and BOMs, while ensuring traceability.• Oversaw engineering changes, coordinating cross-functional teams to implement modifications according to quality standards.• Co-ordinated root cause analyses of system failures according to CAPA.• Experienced with regulatory standards for medical devices (IEC 60601, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, ISO 13485).• Directed the R&D engineering activities with external consultants. Show less • Applied kinematics and dynamics control engineering knowledge to the design and development of new products for surgical robotics.• Managed the creation of design requirements and design verification testing of haptic devices.• Analysed clinical and user experience data from the surgical robotic system.• Contributed to Risk Management File, including FMEA and risk control measures.• Evaluated technical problems within the engineering disciplines through root-cause analysis.• Generated written technical documents, test protocols, and test reports that contribute to the Design History File.• Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team (R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Marketing) to coordinate the development of new products.• Familiar with regulatory standards for medical devices (IEC 60601, 14971, 62366, 62304, ISO 13485) Show less

  • Functional Head of Systems Engineering

    Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Robotics Systems Engineer

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2022
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  Caranx medical

  Dec 2022 - now

  • Led the design and development of a core system for a robotic, cardiac surgery device, integrating motors, electronics, and sensors to achieve precise, reliable, and scalable operation.• Managed end-to-end manufacturing processes, ensuring the production of high-quality components and compliance with industry standards.• Conducted cross-functional design reviews to identify potential issues and driving design optimisations.• Performed testing to validate product designs, driving continuous improvement. Show less • Led a diverse team of mechatronics, electronics, embedded systems engineers and data scientists, with the objective to standardise Bariatric surgery through Robotic automation.• Managed comprehensive project plans, overseeing schedules and resource allocation to meet critical project deadlines.• Identified potential risks and developed proactive mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of project milestones while controlling costs.• Led mechanical design of robotic suturing instruments, optimising performance and manufacturability.• Interacted with stakeholders to capture user needs and decompose into design requirements and engineering specifications.• Owned risk management activites including: hazard analysis, FMEA and risk control.• Identified regulatory pathway and strategy for US FDA (510k) and EU (MDR).• Contributed to IP generation, developing portfolios that protected innovations with four authored Patents pending. Show less

  • Principal Mechatronics Engineer

    May 2024 - now

  • R&D Project Lead

    Dec 2022 - May 2024