Alumni profiles
Tejal Shah
BEng Medical Engineering
Tejal decided to come to the University of Bradford, to study Biomedical Engineering, after visitng the campus for an Applicant Experience Day and attending the University's Summer School in 2016.
Developed knowledge of operating a Biomedical lab and utilising advanced Biomedical machinery as a student.
Worked as a Student Ambassador across multiple teams to help build her confidence, professionalism and improve her employbaility.
Secured a job at the University of Bradford as a Reserch Assistant in March 2020 and then 6months later secured her dream job to become a Biomedical Engineer at Johnson & Johnson.
Luiza Dobre
International Business and Management
Chose Bradford as she fell in love with the School of Management.
Is currently working for Microsoft as an EMEA Recruiter.
Hopes to inspire people as much as she can.
Rachel Hall
Clinical Sciences graduate
Graduated from the University of Bradford in 2016.
Is currently a Service Development Manager with MSD.
Originally wanted to be a doctor but now sees her future in her current field.
Omar Bahadur
BEng Mechanical Engineering, 2014-2018
CEO & Founder of Faraday Drinks Ltd.
Brought Faraday to realisation after experiencing just how unhealthy and impractical energy drinks are as a busy student.
Chose Bradford as it was a convenient location and offered an accredited course with passionate lecturers.
Aidan Leach
MEng Chemical Engineering
Starting work as a Graduate Manufacturing and Operations Engineer at BAE Systems in January 2021.
Decided to stay on and study a Master's as it would allow him to accelerate progression towards achieving accreditation.
Excited by engineering as it is an ever-changing industry.
Will Green
Executive MBA (part-time)
Senior National Account Manager at Procter & Gamble (P&G).
Completed an MBA to add breadth to his business knowledge.
Manages the commercial relationship with Asda for P&G's laundry business.
Lydia Davies
MA Peace, Conflict and Development Studies
Project Development Intern at ACTED.
Role focuses on the planning and implementation of humanitarian relief and development projects across Iraq.
Chose Bradford due to the reputation of Peace Studies and the variety of course modules.
Anelisse Bivol-Nigel
LLM International Legal Studies
European Business Officer at Enterprise Europe Network.
Did a Master's to develop her knowledge and become a true expert in her field.
Uses what she learned during her studies every day in her job.
Dr Nadyah Alayadhi
MSc and PhD in Pharmacy
Pharmacy Director at KCMH, the official healthcare provider for the state of Kuwait.
Is responsible for five major pharmacies and four medical and disposable stores.
Chose the University of Bradford due to a colleague's recommendation.
Varaidzo Mapunde
BSc (Hons) Technology and Management Sciences
Programme Manager at National Institute for Health Research.
Supports the development and evaluation of medical technologies for surgery.
Chose Bradford as the course was highly recommended by work colleagues.
Caroline Moseka
MEng Chemical Engineering
Safety and Risk Consultant at ESR Technology.
Provides consultancy services and advice to ensure safety and reliability in high hazard industries.
Used the Careers Service for help with her CV and interview practice.
Kirandeep Bahra
Pharmacy MPharm, PG Diploma in Secondary Care
Locality Lead Pharmacist at Leeds GP Confederation.
Main role is to support eight GP practices in demonstrating improvements in patient care.
Chose to study at the University of Bradford due to the integrated pre-registration placements which complemented academic learning.
Dr Hamad Al-Muftah
PhD in Digital Diplomacy
Deputy Chief of Mission at Embassy of the State of Qatar, Washington DC.
Oversees most of the Embassy's day to day internal and external operations.
Studied at Bradford as he wanted to dive deeper into the merging of digital communication and diplomacy.
Clare Coatman
MA Conflict Resolution
Senior Campaigner at Trades Union Congress (TUC).
Doesn't have an undergraduate degree, but Bradford considered previous work experience when applying for an MA.
Manages strategic priorities for the trade union movement.
Mowmita Basak Mow
MA International Development Management
Has founded a social enterprise called Ithiki.
Ithiki aims to provide artisans from Bangladesh, India and Myanmar with employment opportunities.
Was given the opportunity to study at Bradford through the Global Development Scholarship.
Tatenda Chimbwanda
MA International Development Management
Communications Officer at World Health Organisation Zimbabwe.
Responsible for developing high-profile multimedia communication campaigns.
Chose to study at Bradford due to the facilities and teaching methods on offer.
Emma Springham
BSc (Hons) Business and Management
Group Marketing Officer at the Post Office.
Sits on the Post Office Group Executive.
Responsible for marketing, across all channels.
Would describe a great marketeer as 'entrepreneurial, commercial and collaborative'.
Atif Saddiq
Pharmacy MPharm with Sandwich Year and MSc Advanced Practice (Clinical Practitioner)
Works for various organisations, including Health Education England, Farrow Medical Centre and Medicare Chemists Huddersfield.
Is co-founder of Primary Healthcare Development, an independent healthcare and training organisation.
Decided to study at postgraduate level as he felt it would help him to achieve his career aspirations.
Antonio Innocente
MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
DevOps Engineer at FDM Group.
Has been working as a Management Information System Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group for the past year.
Decided to go into IT after completing his degree.
Rob Hartley
BA History and Politics, MPA Public Administration
Investment Manager at Sport England.
Responsible for assessing funding applications and managing live projects.
Was previously Sports Officer at the University of Bradford Students' Union.
Chris Bradburn
MA Digital Filmmaking
Currently doing a paid internship as an Independent Filmmaker at the Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
Used his personal experience of living with Autism to inspire his final year project.
Studied at Bradford as it was perfect for his career aspirations.
Shelbi Hawksworth
MSc Cyber Security
Assistant Manager at Costa Coffee.
Currently working in Costa to allow her to plan her next steps.
Hopes to train as a special needs teacher.
Nicole (Bonnie) Burton
BA (Hons) Archaeology and MSc Archaeological Sciences graduate
Digital Documentation Trainee at Historic Environment Scotland.
Studied at postgraduate level to broaden knowledge and specialise in a technical area.
Came to an Open Day at Bradford and was impressed by the facilities and departmental environment.
Aamnah Rahman
MSc Advanced Practice (Psychological Therapies)
Currently a Research Fellow at Born in Bradford.
Enjoys working with local communities.
Has undertaken training to be a Healthcare Assistant Volunteer.
Dhatshayini Devamanoharan
MSc Psychology
Currently working as a Clinical Studies Officer for Bradford District Care Foundation Trust.
The accreditation she received from Bradford helped open doors in the world of employment.
Was offered an 'Academic Excellence Scholarship', which helped with her tuition fees.
Dr Kamran Mahroof
BSc (Hons) Marketing and PhD (Data Analytics)
Currently a Lecturer in Supply Chain Analytics at the University.
Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Management and Business Analytics and BSc (Hons) Finance and Business Analytics.
Outreach lead for School of Management.
Enjoys being able to impact business and society through research.
Farah Shah
MSc Human Resource Management
Now working in HR at Morrisons.
Feels that her Master's degree provided her with the knowledge, qualifications and skills to stand out in the job market.
Received a scholarship which helped her to fund her Master's.
Umair Aurangzeb
BEng Chemical Engineering and MSc Advanced Chemical and Petroleum Engineering graduate
Currently works as a Process Engineer at Turbine Surface Technologies Ltd.
Studied at Bradford as it was a local university that offered a high-quality, accredited course.
Began his career in the Netherlands after a lecturer helped him to secure a job as a Process Engineer.
Jordan Dinchev
MA Digital Filmmaking graduate
Currently a Video Editor at Limehouse Films, an award-winning production agency.
Secured the role after being recommended to the company by his lecturer.
Found the facilities on offer at the University of Bradford very useful throughout his degree.
Raissa Rossiter
MBA and PhD Graduate
Third Sector executive.
Has worked for nonprofit and government institutions in the areas of small business support, entrepreneurship education and human rights policy.
Was previously Deputy Secretary of Policies for Women, Racial Equality and Human Rights of the Federal District in Brazil.
Dr Teresia Wamaya Wachira
PhD in Peace Studies graduate
Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Peace and Conflict Studies, St Paul's University, Nairobi.
University of Bradford stood out due to the quality and academic reputation of research supervisors.
Wanted to study a PhD to be able to give back to her home country, Kenya.
Hasan Khan
Media, Design and Technology graduate
Graduated in 2016 with a first-class degree.
Has worked most recently on blockbuster film The Lion King.
Also worked on major projects such as Black Mirror and Isle of Dogs.
Ravi Kamble Govind
Animation and Visual Effects
Senior Animator at Dreamworks Animation.
Has worked on projects including How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Penguins of Madagascar, and Pokémon Detective Pikachu.
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