Profile
Conrad Manning
Curriculum Vitae
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Qualifications:
IGCSEs, GCSEs, A-Levels, MEng
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Work History:
1st Mate on a sailing boat and a supply teacher at a secondary school
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Current Job:
Design engineer
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Employer:
Ker Yacht Design
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About Me
I love the water, whether that's sailing, rowing, paddleboarding or working on things that go on the water
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My Work
I design and engineer performance boats so that they look beautiful whilst staying in one piece and winning races.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Sailor, Engineer, Outreach
What's the best thing you've done in your career?
So many great moments where I've achieved more than I thought possible
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
I'm not sure, but certainly a culmination of boats and family having an engineering/STEM background
What was your favourite subject at school?
STEM... I know that's cheating
What did you want to be after you left school?
Design sailing yachts
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Occasionally
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
A sailor
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Coldplay
What's your favourite food?
Singaporean food
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Sailed around Britain and Ireland on a small boat
Tell us a joke.
Did you hear about the mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers? He'll stop at nothing to avoid them
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