James Gallagher Ceng Mimeche

James Gallagher has extensive work experience in engineering, specifically in algorithm development and mechanical engineering.

At MBDA, they currently hold a position as a Principal Algorithm Engineer - GCN.

At Thales, they served in several roles including Algorithms Engineer - OME, where they were responsible for managing algorithms work packages and leading a land optronics project. James also worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer - ISR, overseeing sub-systems and utilizing FEA to assess equipment against various requirements. Additionally, they served as a Graduate Site Representative, being part of a committee that advocated for changes benefiting graduates, and as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer - ISR, where they were responsible for line replaceable units and worked on projects involving FEA, trial installations, and structural redesign.

Prior to their time at Thales, James worked as an Analyst at Harriet Vogt Research and Planning, where they analyzed sales and consumer research data and transformed it into relevant graphical form.

Overall, James Gallagher brings a diverse skillset and experiences in algorithm development, mechanical engineering, and data analysis.

James Gallagher obtained their MSc in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design from the University of Southampton in 2017, specializing in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) from the same university between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, they obtained the certification of CEng MIMechE from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 2021, along with other certifications such as The Complete C++ Developer Course from Udemy in 2021 and Data Science 2020: Complete Data Science & Machine Learning from Udemy in 2020. In 2017, they also obtained the Unmanned Aircraft Qualification (0-7 kg) from UAVAir.