Steven John Duffy

Steven John Duffy

Sessional Lecturer

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  • About me

    International Product Marketing Engineer | PhD in Semiconductor Devices (GaN Reliability) | Award winner for Presenting Characterisation Project

  • Education

    • Liverpool John Moores University

      2014 - 2015
      Master of Science - MS Microelectronic System Design 1st Class
    • Liverpool John Moores University

      2015 - 2018
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Reliability Characterisation of III-Nitrides Based Devices for Technology Development
    • Liverpool John Moores University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2:1
  • Experience

    • Liverpool John Moores University

      Jan 2017 - May 2017
      Sessional Lecturer

      Paid sessional lecturing for the Level 4 Linear Algebra module for the Mathematics and Education course at the IM Marsh campus of Liverpool John Moores University. Roles included:• Lecture Preparation & Presentation • Portfolio Preparation and Marking • Examination Preparation and Marking• Tutorial Preparation and Supervision

    • NCUK - The University Consortium

      Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
      External Module Reviewer

      This role involved reviewing and creating new teaching plans and preparation techniques for the International Year One IDEEE001 Electronic Engineering Materials Syllabus. Consulted material:• Module Information • Aims & Objectives • General Learning Outcomes • Programme of Study• Practical Assessments• Reading Lists

    • Liverpool John Moores University

      Sept 2017 - Feb 2019

      Experience using Keithley 4200A-SCS and Agilent B1500A Parametric Analysers for electrical characterisation of III-V based devices, particularly AlGaN/GaN HEMTs and TLMs. Additionally, a User Test Module that applies bias to 3 terminals to measure source and drain current transients was developed. Assisting students during lab sessions for the Level 4 Engineering Practice and Design course in the Byrom Street campus of Liverpool John Moores University.

      • Technical Assistant & Module Programmer

        Jan 2016 - Feb 2019
      • Practical Laboratory Supervisor

        Sept 2017 - May 2018
    • Nexperia

      Feb 2019 - now

      • 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 for characterization equipment in accordance with customer requirement specifications defined by JEDEC, MIL and AEC-Q101 standards• 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 with respect to variations of Agile and the Business, Creation and Management (BCaM) process• 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 to identify the highest quality, most cost-effective, and best time-based solutions for each test methodology delivered• 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 (e.g. Gage R&R and Type-1 Study) for developed equipment to meet international and company standards• Provided applicable 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 for developed equipment• 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 to streamline and tailor the project management process towards the Quality Department’s needs• 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 with key stakeholders between multiple internal departments and external customers for project progress Show less

      • International Product Marketing Engineer

        Jul 2022 - now
      • Equipment Development Engineer

        Feb 2019 - Jul 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)

      IPC Standards
      Oct 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Interconnect Designer

      IPC Standards
      Sept 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Pragmatic Certified Product Manager

      Pragmatic Institute
      Sept 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • LabVIEW Core 1, 2, & 3

      NI (National Instruments)
      Jun 2020
    • Drivers Licence

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Mar 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Steven John Duffy
      IET Present Around the World Competition (Merseyside) - 1st Place - 2018 A global competition for Young Professionals and Students within engineering to develop and showcase their presentation skills. This was the first round of the competition, which included top presenting academic and industrial engineers from Merseyside.
    • Awarded to Steven John Duffy
      Elevator pitch at LJMU (60 students partaking) – 3rd Place - 2017 A 3 minute talk (+ 5 minutes questions) describing my PhD topic in a clear and concise manner. This competition included only LJMU students from a range of difference academic topics.