Nathaniel Benstead

Nathaniel Benstead started their work experience in 2019 as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, where they worked on engineering projects for small to medium-sized businesses. In 2019-2020, they joined a university project called Hocoma AG, collaborating with HOCOMA and a local rehabilitation hospital to design and create a dynamometer for stroke patients' rehabilitation. In 2020-2021, they worked as a Student Worker at Glasgow Westend Vineyard Church, mentoring students and developing skills in coaching and video editing. In 2021, they served as a Student Mission Developer at Fusion Scotland, where they collaborated with various organizations and charities to facilitate churches in reaching and supporting students. Currently, they are working as a Junior PLM Engineer at Lightyear, focusing on product data management, change and configuration management, and computer-aided design.

Nathaniel Benstead attended Cults Academy in Aberdeen for their secondary school education. The specific years of attendance are unknown. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Strathclyde from 2015 to 2020, where they earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 2019, they also pursued a Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®.