Summary
Amy Mather is an Energy System Specialist and design engineer with 12 years’ experience blending hands-on hardware design, coding and R&D to tackle human-centred challenges like homelessness, period poverty and sustainability. She has moved between industry and research roles—from Octopus Energy and Photocentric to the Centre for Energy Equality—shipping optimized manufacturing processes, web tools and energy-focused solutions. Equally comfortable prototyping electromechanical systems and building backend web features, she brings practical CAD, laser fabrication and Django/Heroku experience alongside embedded and backend development. A seasoned educator and communicator, Amy has delivered live BBC coding lessons and led tech courses for diverse learners, demonstrating an ability to translate complex engineering into accessible impact. Notably, she combines rapid process optimization (cutting production time by up to 70% in past projects) with a persistent drive to apply technology for social good.
12 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering - MEng, Design Engineering, Master of Engineering - MEng, Design Engineering at Imperial College London