Careers Angel Profile: Andrew Machin
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| Name | Andrew Machin |
|---|---|
| Email Address | lesmachins@aol.com |
| Industries/Sectors | Engineering |
| Employer | AWE plc - defence engineering research production |
| Position | Director |
| Experience | 50-55 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Physics (graduated in 1969) |
| Other Qualifications | Ph D Cosmic ray physics |
| Internships | |
| Information | After graduating and obtaining a PhD I joined the scientific civil service; after much promotion I became a director of a defence company, a Chartered Engineer, Member of the DMA Council and Member of the Court of Cranfield University. I spent many years working with defence industry, NATO partners and the US. |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | Real options about career paths, where to look for choices and to whom to turn for help. How to obtain job satisfaction |