Philip McGaw

Current

Freelance Photographer at CamCrew

Past

Structures Technical Clerk at Network Rail
Outside Parties Technical Clark at Network Rail
Assistant Engineer (Cover) at Kembrey Wiring Systems PLC

Year in Industry Student at Scott Wilson Railways
Photographer and Media Technician at University of Plymouth Students' Union

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Education

University of Plymouth

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Industry

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Philip McGaw’s Experience

Freelance Photographer

CamCrew

(Photography industry)

September 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)

Freelance Photographer covering:
* Wildlife
* Commercial
* Photojournalism
* Events
* Canals

Website design and hosting for a number of small clients, and local charitys.
Structures Technical Clerk

Network Rail

(Non-Profit; Civil Engineering industry)

November 2008 — January 2009 (3 months)

Working within the Western Territory Civil Engineering team.

The work involves receiving and processing of abnormal Load requests from transport operators.

This was a short term contract.
Outside Parties Technical Clark

Network Rail

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Civil Engineering industry)

February 2008 — October 2008 (9 months)

Working within the Western Territory Outside Parties team. the work involved either completing enquires regarding C2 Street Works; or dealing with more involved queries regarding interfaces between Network Rail and Members of the Public, Train/Freight Operating Company's, Local Government, Councils or Company's.

This was a short term Maternity Cover Contract.
Assistant Engineer (Cover)

Kembrey Wiring Systems PLC

(Aviation & Aerospace industry)

October 2007 — February 2008 (5 months)

Working in the engineering department whose role it was to lead production staff in the production of cable looms and harnesses for BAE Typhoon aircraft. The position required an understanding of technical language and schematics with the ability to extract the details and produce Documentation that allowed for Production workers to complete complex harness.
Year in Industry Student

Scott Wilson Railways

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Civil Engineering industry)

June 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 3 months)

While working with Scott Wilson Railways I was involved with Site Surveying for the East London Line and GSM-R Projects. Production of Technical reports for a number of projects. Including creating a Database to hold survey records, and drafting CAD drawings. I have worked on a number of other projects including
Abercynon frequency enhancements.
Rugby Station Remodelling E&M Design.
Bristol Saint Philips Marsh.
Sudbrook mid-life refurbishment.
Photographer and Media Technician

University of Plymouth Students' Union

(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

September 2003 — July 2006 (2 years 11 months)

Worked as a Photographer on UPSU:CamCrew and the Union Media Team.

I was responsible for the conception and delivery of Media and Internet based projects, working with the Communications Officer.

Projects including design, hosting, and running of Websites web casting and streaming videos.

Philip McGaw’s Education

University of Plymouth

Bsc Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering , Electical and Electronic Systems Engineering , 2003 — 2007

Activities and Societies:

Class representative on the School of Engineering Staff/Student Liaison Committee, Secretary of TermiSoc, Safety Officer of TermiSoc, The University Computing Society, RAG, Links, ViP