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Daniel O'Brien

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education:

    St Benedict’s High School, University of Strathclyde

  • Qualifications:

    Highers (AAAAAB), Adv. Highers (AB), Master’s Degree

  • Work History:

    Care home dishwasher, shop assistant, research intern

  • Current Job:

    Engineering Consultant

  • Employer:

    Frazer-Nash Consultancy, Glasgow

  • About Me

    I'm a mechanical engineering graduate living in Glasgow

  • My Work

    I'm a consultant, so I help people and companies figure out how to solve their problems - even when they aren't quite sure what the problems are!

  • My Typical Day: I normally work in an office, but right now I work from home on a computer. My days are always different, but usually I do some 3D modelling work, talk to clients to find out what they need, and write reports or make presentations to explain what I've been doing.

  • My Interview

    • What or who inspired you to follow your career?

      Wondering how amazing inventions work and are made - computers, airliners, rockets, racing cars

      What was your favourite subject at school?

      Computing

      If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

      Probably a scientist or lawyer

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      Dire Straits

      What's your favourite food?

      Chinese chicken curry

      What is the most fun thing you've done?

      Skydiving

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