Dav***ers
Education
University of Nottingham (1998 - 2002)
- Degree: MEng
- Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
- Description:
University College School (Unknown - Present)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
Skills:
Composites, Project Management, New Business Development, Structural Engineering
Work Experience:
Managing Director at aerospaceHV
- Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Duration: 2018-01 to Present
- Description: aerospaceHV was jointly founded in 2018 by Engineers Ian Cotton (Technical Director) and David Chambers (Managing Director), in order to service the Aerospace sector with highly bespoke training, design and testing services to meet the increasing demands of operating aircraft at increasingly high voltages.
Managing Director at Innovation to Industry Ltd
- Location: Nottingham
- Duration: 2014-06 to Present
- Description: Established in 2014, Innovation to Industry (I2I) is an engineering company that specialises in all aspects of the innovation process. With extensive experience designing and developing solutions for the energy and infra-structure sectors, we de-risk the transition of new technology to business as usual. Whether supporting your engineering team to identify solutions for existing challenges in-house or working remotely to deliver a turn-key solution, we will ensure you receive a quick and practical solution at a highly competitive price.
Managing Director at Arago Technology Ltd.
- Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Duration: 2012-06 to Present
- Description: Arago Technology designs and manufactures high-strength, composite High Voltage insulators for use in electricity transmission and distribution systems. Applications include: Insulating Cross Arms (ICAs) for transmission towers that allow smaller towers to be constructed or existing towers to be upgraded to higher voltages. Rigid, solid insulators to replace hollow insulators in sub-stations, avoiding the need for insulating fluids.
Senior Manager at EPL Composite Solutions Ltd.
- Location: Loughborough
- Duration: 2003-10 to 2014-04
- Description: Innovation specialist. Involved in all areas of project lifecycle including initial concept generation, proposal writing, project management, project engineering,client management, reporting and buisness planning. Current industry sectors include composite materials, wind energy, electrical transmission and energy storage. Technical Director of NewCo Arago Technology involved in the exploitation of high compression strength insulators for the upgrade of existing electrical transmission lines and building compact towers for new lines.
Senior Engineer at EPL Composite Solutions Ltd.
- Location:
- Duration: 2003-10 to 2014-04
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No documented employment gaps; progression occurs within a continuous career arc. Industry exposure spans engineering, composites, energy, and infrastructure, aligning with core competencies; long-tenure roles exist but include multiple concurrent MD positions, which is common for an entrepreneurial profile.
Industry consistency is solid across engineering, composites, power transmission, and energy storage. While domains vary (aerospace vs. electrical infrastructure), the underlying skill set—design, materials, project leadership, and test/validation—remains consistently relevant.
Tenure stability shows long durations at EPL and ongoing leadership roles across multiple companies since 2012, but with concurrent MD roles across several ventures. This indicates strong entrepreneurial activity but may present questions for a single-employer commitment in a traditional corporate setting.
Education aligns with career in engineering and materials science (University of Nottingham). The candidate’s subsequent roles leverage related domains, suggesting a good Education-Career fit.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Vice President of Engineering95% fit
Extensive leadership in composites, HV insulators, energy storage, and structural engineering; proven track record across R&D, product development, and strategic direction. Global-scale engineering leadership experience aligns with US-market tech/industrial firms seeking senior technical oversight.
Managing Director – Energy & Infrastructure Solutions92% fit
Entrepreneurial track record with multiple MD roles indicates strong P&L ownership, growth strategy, and cross-functional leadership in engineering services for energy/infrastructure sectors.
Director of Business Development – Power Transmission & Energy Storage90% fit
Solid business development and market expansion experience in power transmission and energy storage, coupled with technical credibility in composites and HV components.
Head of Research & Development – Composite Materials for Aerospace & Electrical Infrastructure88% fit
Deep technical expertise in composites, finite element analysis, and high-voltage applications; capable of leading cross-disciplinary R&D programs and productization for aerospace/energy markets.
Senior Director of Global Program Management – Aerospace/Energy Projects82% fit
Extensive program leadership across multi-year, multi-disciplinary projects; strong stakeholder management and international collaboration capabilities suitable for large-scale programs.
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