Director of Operations at Receptional Ltd
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Director at eCow Ltd
- Director at Unicorn Trails
- Director of Operations at Receptional Ltd
- Past
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- Principal Research Scientist at Silsoe Research Institute
- Lecturer in Engineering at Cranfield University
- Assistant Professor at Iowa State University
- Education
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- Iowa State University
- Cranfield University
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David L O Smith’s Summary
Background in engineering research (civil engineering, soil mechanics) that I applied to problems in agriculture, forestry and food processing in the USA and UK.
Analytical approach then applied to search engine optimisation and operations management of a UK internet marketing company.
David L O Smith’s Specialties:
Statistical analysis, numerical analysis, predictive modelling
David L O Smith’s Experience
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Director
eCow Ltd
(Privately Held; Biotechnology industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
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Director
Unicorn Trails
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
February 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)
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Director of Operations
Receptional Ltd
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
October 1999 — Present (10 years 2 months)
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Principal Research Scientist
Silsoe Research Institute
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Research industry)
April 1990 — October 1999 (9 years 7 months)
Conducting research on solid-liquid mixture flow; business development to increase the proportion of industrial funding for research.
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Lecturer in Engineering
Cranfield University
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Research industry)
July 1986 — March 1990 (3 years 9 months)
Lecturing, research and research student supervision in soil mechanics, thermodynamics and engineering principles.
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Assistant Professor
Iowa State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 1981 — July 1983 (2 years )
Research and teaching: soil mechanics, concrete design (for highways); soil and water engineering
David L O Smith’s Education
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Iowa State University
PhD , Geotechnical Engineering , 1976 — 1981
I studied for a MS as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Agricultural Engineering before I was appointed as an Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering whilst I completed my PhD; I subsequently became an Assistant Professor.
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Epsilon, Actors, British & Irish Students' Union
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Cranfield University
BSc(Hons) , Agricultural Engineering , 1970 — 1974
President of the Students' Union 1973/74.
Technical Advisor on SAFAD team to Kenya, 1973- Activities and Societies:
- Chairman of Engineering Club 1972/73
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David L O Smith’s Interests:
Model engineering (railways), horses and horse riding travel, old agricultural machinery, industrial archaeology
David L O Smith’s Groups:
Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Engineering Council
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Receptional Internet Marketing Blog
David L O Smith’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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