Profile
Urslaan Chohan
Final today - wishing all the best of luck! :)
My CV
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Education:
University of Manchester (2009-2017)
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Qualifications:
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering; Masters in Mathematics and Physics; Postgraduate Diploma in Personal and Professional Skills
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Work History:
Arup (2017 – Present)
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Current Job:
Graduate Consultant
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About Me:
I like sports (yes, even chess – so stereotypical)!
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I love playing (and watching) loads of sports, including tennis, cricket, football…and CHESS! I try to learn as many programming languages in my spare time, it really does keep my brain engaged…
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As a data scientist, I sift through masses of data to make sure it is accurate and complete! This ensures that all databases are correct for the given purpose, which helps people to make better decisions. After all, if your jam jar was labelled strawberry but was actually blackcurrant, that inaccurate labelling is probably going to make you very cross!
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My Typical Day:
Doing lots of calculations…
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I go in, switch on my computer, and then start to sift through lots and lots of databases. I write computer code to make my job easier.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Engaging local schools with new and interesting scientific research
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
smart, creative, enthusiastic
What did you want to be after you left school?
A scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Never!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Craig David
What's your favourite food?
Anything rice based
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To increase in my ability to do good for the world; to have the ability to be at my very best
Tell us a joke.
My jokes are so bad they make onions cry.
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