David L O Smith

Director of Operations at Receptional Ltd

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Current
  • Director of Operations at Receptional Ltd
Past
  • Principal Research Scientist at Silsoe Research Institute
  • Lecturer in Engineering at Cranfield University
  • Assistant Professor at ISU
Education
  • Iowa State University
  • Cranfield University
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Industry
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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

  • Director of Operations

    Receptional Ltd

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

    October 1999Present (8 years 8 months)

  • Principal Research Scientist

    Silsoe Research Institute

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Research industry)

    April 1990October 1999 (9 years 7 months)

    Conducting research on solid-liquid mixture flow; business development to increase the proportion of industrial funding for research.

  • Lecturer in Engineering

    Cranfield University

    (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Research industry)

    July 1986March 1990 (3 years 9 months)

    Lecturing, research and research student supervision in soil mechanics, thermodynamics and engineering principles.

  • Assistant Professor

    ISU

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    August 1981July 1983 (2 years)

    Research and teaching: soil mechanics, concrete design (for highways)


David L O Smith’s Education

  • Iowa State University

    PhD, Geotechnical Engineering, 19761981

    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
  • Cranfield University

    BSc(Hons), Agricultural Engineering, 19701974

    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

  • LinkedIn UK 1st Million Members member

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