Ray Davis

Ray Davis has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Ray has worked at Thales Alenia Space starting from 2016, where they currently hold the position of Head Of Propulsion Engineering. Prior to this, they were a Project Manager at the same company from 2016 to 2021.

Before Thales Alenia Space, Ray worked at Selex ES from 2011 to 2016. There, they held multiple roles, including Lead Project Manager - Space and Astronomy Value Stream, Project Manager, and Semiconductor Process Engineer/Research Scientist.

Ray also worked at Royal Holloway, University of London - Physics Department, as a Specialist Lab Demonstrator from 2007 to 2011, where they demonstrated and explained advanced clean room facilities and equipment to undergraduates.

Additionally, Ray gained nanofabrication training experience during their PhD through a four-week placement at NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) - Basic Research Labs in Japan.

Overall, Ray Davis has a strong background in project management, engineering, and research, with a focus on the space and astronomy sector.

Ray Davis completed their education in a chronological manner. Ray obtained their PhD in Nanophysics and Nanotechnology from Royal Holloway, University of London from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, they earned their MSci in Physics, First Class (Hons) from the same university from 2003 to 2007. Ray's education began at Cowbridge Comprehensive 6th Form where they pursued A-Levels in Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics, and Physics from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, they completed their GCSEs with 12 grades ranging from A*-B, including English, Mathematics, and Science at Cowbridge Comprehensive School from 1999 to 2001.

Ray Davis also holds certifications as a Chartered Physicist (CPhys) from the Institute of Physics and an IPMA Level C Certification from the Association for Project Managers / International Project Management Association. However, the specific dates of obtaining these certifications were not mentioned.