Summary
Nicholas Martin is a CTO and multidisciplinary engineering leader with over 15 years of experience blending aerospace, mechanical, and software disciplines to deliver product-led solutions. He moved from aerodynamic research and Formula One wind-tunnel work through academia as a Senior Lecturer to architecting software-driven engineering systems at Tharsus, now leading technology and product at SquareFace. His PhD in fluid mechanics underpins a practical, physics-first approach to complex system design, from control systems and embedded software to cloud-enabled user experiences. A committed mentor and process improver, he has a track record of turning academic insight and ML-augmented test data into deployable products for logistics, wearables, and high-performance vehicles. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, he combines hands-on prototyping with strategic tech leadership and a curiosity for new tools that accelerate product growth.
8 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Fluid Mechanics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Fluid Mechanics at University of Surrey
German