Kevin Smith
Finance Lead | Project Engineer, Risktec Solutions Ltd
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Kevin is a recent addition to the nuclear industry having previously worked as a Relationship Manager in the finance sector. He decided to revisit his studies alongside work to complete the NTEC MSc in Nuclear Science and Technology, graduating with a 1st after completing a project to assess the viability of utilising Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Safety Cases.
Kevin was the Finance Lead for the YGN committee for 2023 and will continue in his role for 2024. His role with Risktec Solutions Ltd as a Project Engineer allows him to utilise his skills and experience in various projects across the nuclear industry, currently working on criticality safety and keen to develop his expertise in this area further.
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Lauren McIntyre
Secretary of Operations | Nuclear Safety Consultant, Abbott Risk Consulting
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Lauren is a Nuclear Safety Consultant at Abbott Risk Consulting working with a variety of clients on safety case development and decommissioning projects. Prior to this, Lauren started her career at Babcock International, working as a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer for 18 months.
Lauren has been an active volunteer with the YGN since joining Abbott Risk Consulting in 2023. She also coordinated the YGN’s interactive stand at New Scientist Live, where 23,000 people engaged with STEM subjects and opportunities in Nuclear. The event provided invaluable volunteering opportunities for members to network, enhance their communication skills and showcase various routes into our industry.
This is Lauren’s first year as part of the YGN Committee and is excited to get more involved in all the YGN events throughout 2024. She aims to promote the nuclear industry, inspire future generations and break down the stigma associated with the sector.
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Maddie Knight
Membership Development & Retention Lead | Tritium Technology Team Leader, UKAEA
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Maddie is a Tritium Research Group Lead at UKAEA, working in the Tritium Fuel Cycle Division where she has commissioned systems in the Tritium Processing Plant and subsequently led tritium-deuterium operations during the DTE2 and DTE3 campaigns, where UKAEA beat world records for achieving fusion power. Maddie now leads a group of scientists and engineers, as well as projects in tritium research, investigating the behaviour and interactions of tritium and improving our understanding of the isotope for use as fusion fuel.
Maddie graduated in 2015 with a master's degree in chemistry from the University of Manchester. Following this, Maddie joined the Nuclear Graduate scheme with placements at Sellafield Ltd, ONR, NNL and UKAEA, which she joined permanently in 2017.
Maddie has been involved in the YGN since 2018, volunteering as the Technical Tour Lead as well as spending a year on the Central England Branch committee as YGN Rep. In 2023, Maddie took up the role of Membership, Development & Retention Lead and has been re-elected into this role for 2024.
Contact: membership.ygn@nuclearinst.com
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Lacey-Jo Marsland
Education, Attraction & Outreach Lead | Assistant Safety Engineer, AtkinsRéalis
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Lacey is an Assistant Safety Engineer within the Nuclear & Power Business at AtkinsRéalis. In this role, she supports clients across the defence and civil sectors in a range of Nuclear Safety Case activities. Prior to this role, Lacey completed the AWE Safety Assessment Specialist Graduate Scheme where she gained experience in safety assessment techniques such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA).
During her time at AWE, Lacey also achieved the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and supported AWE’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion groups as Co Chair of AWEPride.
Lacey has been an active volunteer of the YGN since the start of 2022, and has been the Education, Attraction and Outreach Lead since January 2023. In this role, Lacey has worked to improve YGN engagement with Apprentices and University Students, undertaking outreach events and leading an Apprentice Survey. Additionally, Lacey oversaw YGN attendance at New Scientist Live 2023 and is the Secretary for the Nuclear Institute Outreach Committee.
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Camila Arce Derpic
ED&I Lead | Business & Integration Architecture Analyst, Accenture
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Camila is a Business and Integration Architecture Analyst at Accenture, focusing on the Nuclear Area and having joined the company in June 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a General Coordinator for a Canadian-based mining company, contributing towards projects focused on economic growth and development following CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) principles.
Camila obtained her BA in Economics from Waseda University (Tokyo- Japan) and her MSc in Business with International Mgmt. from Northumbria University (LondonUK) with Distinction. Camila has experience with agile frameworks, analytics, project management and mentoring techniques, business analysis, and actively working in coordination/delivery projects.
She found her passion to contribute to the Nuclear Sector by initiating her career path under different Nuclear-focused projects in Accenture, understanding the importance of how technology combined with great minds can merge and contribute towards the growth of such a promising and exciting Industry.
Camila, by living, studying, and working in different countries, has had the opportunity to share and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, and ideas, understanding the importance of becoming the bridge between all members of our society. This has led her to become the first ED&I lead in the YGN and part of the NI ED&I Board, focused on promoting respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout every activity in our network.
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