John Strickland has a diverse background in engineering and education, with significant experience at Hartlepool College of Further Education since 2010, where roles have included part-time lecturer, lecturer, head of engineering, and deputy head of engineering. Prior to this, John served as director at Lean Tool Kit and Sevenrings, and contributed to an agility project at Durham University. Early career experience includes positions as shift manager and development engineer at Philips Components, and engineer at The Expanded Metal Company Ltd. John holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manchester Polytechnic and has foundational education from Hartlepool College of FE.