Benjamin Macpherson

Experience

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  Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  ZSL Academy Participant

  Took part in the ZSL Zoo Academy, gaining hands-on experience in animal care, conservation, and zoo management, while learning about the role of zoos in wildlife protection.Key Experiences:- Assisted with animal husbandry, including feeding, enclosure maintenance, and welfare monitoring.- Learned about global wildlife conservation efforts and the role of zoos in species protection.- Developed skills in animal behaviour observation and environmental enrichment through hands-on learning.- Collaborated with peers on wildlife conservation projects. Show less

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  StrathLoop (Strathclyde Hyperloop)

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Control System Engineer

  Contributed to the propulsion sub-team, focusing on electric motor research and speed controller development to optimise pod performance.Responsibilities:- Conducted research on high-performance electric motors for the Hyperloop pod.- Collaborated with engineering students to develop propulsion solutions.

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  Live Grid MVP

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2023

  Full-stack Developer

  Led the development and enhancement of LGMVP, a Vertically Integrated Project for Sustainable Development, designed to display PMU data alongside operational network data from the University of Strathclyde and the Power Network Demonstration Centre in real-time, supporting the transition to renewable energy.Responsibilities:- Acted as both developer and project lead, coordinating team efforts, managing timelines, and ensuring successful delivery.- Designed, implemented, and maintained the LGMVP platform, ensuring seamless data integration and real-time visualisation.- Developed interactive visualisation tools to display PMU and operational network data, improving usability and decision-making.- Designed and maintained the underlying database, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of real-time power network data. Show less

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  University of Strathclyde

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Conducted grid analysis and simulation modelling to assess power system behaviour, supporting research in smart grids and renewable energy integration.Responsibilities:- Investigated grid stability challenges and renewable integration issues.- Optimised the frequency event detection system to improve accuracy and reliability.- Recognised with the Students' Choice Award for outstanding contributions. Redesigned and improved the Smart Grid Monitoring and Visualisation Platform, enhancing data presentation and event detection capabilities.Responsibilities:- Led platform redevelopment, focusing on improving data presentation and event detection capabilities.- Gained expertise in power system data processing and visualisation tools to support research efforts.

  • Lady Curran Summer Intern

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Research Intern

    May 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Reactive Technologies Limited

  May 2022 - now

  As a Research Consultant, I continue to apply my expertise in cloud infrastructure, and scalable product deployment, while working with teams and clients on research-driven power systems projects.Responsibilities:- Designing and integrating algorithms to enhance company products and services.- Analysing electrical grid data to optimise performance across various projects.- Developing tools for grid measurement and supporting research initiatives.- Collaborating closely with teams to solve complex problems and drive project insights. Show less

  • Research Consultant

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Research Engineer

    Jun 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Software Engineer

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Software Engineer - Internship

    May 2022 - May 2023