Alumni profiles

• BSc Media Technology and Production, 2000
• CEO of The SEO Works 

View full profile of Ben Foster

• MPharm Pharmacy, 2018
• Clinical Pharmacist at the Somerset Foundation Trust

View full profile of Giang Nguyen

• MBA, 2021.
• Head of Engagement at the Cabinet Office, Manchester.
• Host of the Meet the Mancunian Social Impact Podcast Series. 

View full profile of Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe

• BA Interdisciplinary Human Studies, 1981.
• Chairman of Macallan Insurance Brokers.
• Chairman of Cairn Advisory.
• Chairman of Gatfol Food & Li.

View full profile of Graham Macdonald MBE

• BEng Chemical Engineering, 2016 
• Deputy Team Principle, TEAM X44
• Senior Development Officer, Mission 44 

View full profile of Stephanie Travers

• MA International Business and Management, 2006.
• Learning and Development Manager, SRG Global.

View full profile of Ahmed Jahanzaib

• MBA, 2011 
• Chief Executive Officer at Evnia Group and OARK 

View full profile of Efstathios Vassiliadis

• MSc Big Data Science and Technology, 2021
• Expert Software & Medical AI Engineer at Vision Surgery and Research Centre & University of Bradford

View full profile of Ali Maysara

• Former CEO of Royal Society for Public Health 
• Non Executive Director of Food, Farming and Countryside Commission
• 20 years leadership experience within the voluntary sector in the USA and UK and as a management and development consultant.

View full profile of Shirley Cramer CBE

• Graduated in 2020, BSc Accounting, Finance and Economics.
• Tax Specialist for HMRC 

 

View full profile of Osman 

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator 
• Advisory Committee Member on Climate, Energy and Environment
• Founder of Qinq -  Wholistic circular economy startup.

View full profile of David Owumi

• Was inspired to sign up to BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families following an Open Day at Bradford
• Fell into early labour during a lecture and gave birth three days later
• Feels most at home at Bradford and plans to complete her Master's at the University

View full profile of Olivia Cranley

• Originally from Nigeria, where she graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University.
• Previously studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and decided to build on her knowledge and studied MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics.
• Currently works as a data analyst with Aviva, one of the leading insurance companies in the UK.

View full profile of Funmi Oshinubi

• Came from Nigeria as a civil servant to study MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Bradford.
• After graduating, he is now a data analyst at Bradford City Metropolitan District Council.
• Highly recommends using the Careers service at the University for all International students.

View full profile of Uzoma Onyema

Graduated in 2022.

Came from Mexico as an IT consultant to study MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Bradford as it was an emerging trend in her industry.

After graduating, she is now Data Manager for the internationally recognised research programme, Born in Bradford.

View full profile of Anabel Martinez-Colin

• BEng Civil and Structural Engineering, 2019
• Founder of AlManakh Non-profit Organisation
• Certified Civil and Structural Engineer at the Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait

View full profile of Mariam AlSaad

Graduated in 2020.

Met the cinematographer for the Game of Thrones TV show through the University.

Has gone on to work on shows for the BBC and Netflix.

View full profile of Donnie Horvath

Graduated in 2022.

Started as a qualified engineer and progressed into a more rounded leader in business.

He is now Chief Operating Officer at Abu Dhabi Precast LLC.

View full profile of Jushak Rahman Chukkan

Holds the Young Achiever of the Year 2022 title from the Yorkshire Asian Yong Achiever Awards.

Runner-up in the 'Overcoming Life Obstacles' category at the same award ceremony.

Now works for Next as a software developer on e-commerce. 

View full profile of Neil Bharat Patel

Graduated in 2002 with ambitions of becoming a forensic scientist.

Now in a senior management role with United Utilities.

Mentors the next generation of women in STEM through the Girls' Network.

View full profile of Sian Taylor

• Came to the UK from Nigeria with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Aims to make a difference to mankind through his love of computers.
• Now works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California.

View full profile of Bashir Mohammed

• BTECH Textile Science and Textile Technology, 1973
• Diploma Business Administration, 1975
• Worked as a Professor, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia

 

View full profile of Llandis Barratt-Pugh

Graduated in 2002 after securing a place on the BBC-funded MBA at Bradford.

He now works as a Director of Membership and Stakeholder Engagement at NHS Resolution.

Continues to be a key equalities advocate.

View full profile of Ian Adams

Graduated in 2020.

Now working as a Junior Connections Project Designer for UK Power Networks.

Completed his dissertation at the International Energy Research Centre in Ireland.

 

View full profile of Gideon Nkwai Nchubo

Is currently a senior journalist, reporter, producer and presenter for BBC Look North

Has been working for the BBC for over 20 years

Chose Bradford because of the varied course content

View full profile of Tom Ingall

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.

View full profile of Hasan Khan

Tejal decided to come to the University of Bradford, to study Biomedical Engineering, after visiting 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 employability.

Secured a job at the University of Bradford as a Research Assistant in March 2020 and then 6months later secured her dream job to become a Biomedical Engineer at Johnson & Johnson.

View full profile of Tejal Shah

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.

View full profile of Luiza Dobre

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.

View full profile of Rachel Hall

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.

View full profile of Omar Bahadur

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.

View full profile of Aidan Leach

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.

View full profile of Will Green

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.

View full profile of Lydia Davies

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.

View full profile of Anelisse Bivol-Nigel

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.

View full profile of Dr Nadyah Alayadhi

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.

View full profile of Varaidzo Mapunde

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.

View full profile of Caroline Moseka

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.

View full profile of Kirandeep Bahra

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.

View full profile of Dr Hamad Al-Muftah

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.

View full profile of Clare Coatman

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.

View full profile of Mowmita Basak Mow

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.

View full profile of Tatenda Chimbwanda

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'.

View full profile of Emma Springham

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.

View full profile of Atif Saddiq

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.

View full profile of Antonio Innocente

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.

View full profile of Rob Hartley

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.

View full profile of Chris Bradburn

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.

View full profile of Shelbi Hawksworth

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.

View full profile of Nicole (Bonnie) Burton

Currently a Research Fellow at Born in Bradford.

Enjoys working with local communities.

Has undertaken training to be a Healthcare Assistant Volunteer.

View full profile of Aamnah Rahman

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.

View full profile of Dhatshayini Devamanoharan

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.

View full profile of Dr Kamran Mahroof

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.

View full profile of Farah Shah

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.

View full profile of Umair Aurangzeb

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.

View full profile of Jordan Dinchev

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.

View full profile of Raissa Rossiter

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.

In my industry, it is important to create contacts and forge good working relationships. This can help with finding work in a competitive industry. I recommend grabbing any opportunity you’re given whilst you’re at University - even if it’s unpaid. 

View full profile of Conor MacMahon

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.

View full profile of Ravi Kamble Govind

• Business Owner
• Scholarship recipient
• Philanthropist

View full profile of James Robertson-Dunn

• Cyber Security Sales Specialist at Cisco
• New Alumnus

View full profile of Mohsan Ali

Graduated in 2020

Spent her placement in Portugal

Currently working at West Yorkshire Archaeological Services as a Site Assistant

View full profile of Megan Pugh

Graduated in 2019.

Now working as a physiotherapist in St Helens Rugby League.

Chose Bradford given its reputation and student satisfaction.

 

View full profile of Chris Mulvaney