Helena Mcgough is an experienced baker and pastry chef with nine years of diverse experience that uniquely blends hands-on culinary craft and earlier software engineering work. Trained in Electronic & Computer Engineering and having contributed to OpenStack-related projects at Intel, she brings a methodical, systems-oriented approach to bakery operations and product development. Currently leading baking at Singl-end after senior pastry roles at Cottonrake, she pairs classical pastry technique with operational experience from high-volume retail and fulfillment environments. Helena has published technical blogs and participated in open-source orchestration projects, an uncommon background that informs her process-driven, iterative recipe development. Based in the United Kingdom, she combines formal culinary qualifications with engineering rigor to optimize quality, consistency, and scale in baked goods production. Her cross-disciplinary career suggests strong adaptability and a penchant for improving workflows through both creativity and technical discipline.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
professional cookery, SVQ level 5, professional cookery, SVQ level 5 at west college of scotland
Leaving certificate, Leaving certificate at Presentation College Athenry Secondary School
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef at City of Glasgow College
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electronic & Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electronic & Computer Engineering at National University of Ireland, Galway
SVQ Level 2, Principles of Business Administration, SVQ Level 2, Principles of Business Administration at west college of Scotland
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