Alex Wood

Alex Wood is a Senior Test Automation & Firmware Engineer at Cochlear, with experience dating back to January 2016. Prior roles include Embedded Software Engineer and Software Engineer at Altran from July 2014 to December 2019, and a PhD researcher at the University of Southampton from September 2010 to December 2014, focusing on designing a wearable memory aid for those with memory impairments. Alex holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Southampton, as well as an MEng in Electronic Engineering from the same institution and additional qualifications from Politecnico di Milano and Università per Stranieri di Siena. Early career experiences include teaching English as a Foreign Language at EAC Language Centres (UK) Ltd from 2007 to 2010, following completion of a CELTA qualification. Alex's educational background includes a strong foundation in electronics, computing, and languages.