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Kirstin Rouse
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Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Crispin School, Strode College, University of Kent and currently UCL part time.
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Qualifications:
10 x GCSEs; A Levels in Computing, English Language, Maths and Psychology; MEng(Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering; PGCert in Systems Engineering Management (in progress).
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Work History:
Had a couple of part time jobs up until becoming a Graduate Engineer at General Dynamics and I’ve been there ever since.
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Current Job:
Senior Systems Engineer
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Employer:
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My Work
I design and develop equipment for military planes and helicopters.
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My Typical Day: Starts with a coffee (or two) and who knows how it'll end - every day is different.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Ambitious, determined and loyal.
What did you want to be after you left school?
“Something techy” – that was all I knew!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Maybe once or twice.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Either running a bakery or some kind of park ranger out in nature.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I listen to far too much to name just one.
What's your favourite food?
All the foods. I love to cook and can bake a mean victoria sponge cake.
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Getting catapulted into the air in a glider and then flying it around.
Tell us a joke.
Me attempting to tell a joke would be the joke.
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