I believe having a fundamental understanding of how a building goes together in all its complexity is extremely important, and what I enjoy engaging with the most.
My main responsibilities are conducting research to investigate the technologies currently available and trying to make them work in the context of coatings.
Flexibility and culture. Thoughtworks’ environment gives me the freedom and opportunity to really learn and develop - there’s no hierarchical structure.
Know your numbers! Doesn’t matter if you’re in Commercial or Supply, understanding and basing your decision making around facts and data is always going to support you in the long run.