Management

Abdhesh Kumar

Founder | Director | Electrical Engineer

MBA at Heriott-Watt University, MSc in Advanced Electrical and Electronics Engineering at University of Leicester and B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1st Class Distinction in India

DIY

Photography

Meeting New People

Creativity

Hi' I'm Abdhesh, the founder of Copper & Carbon.

I have moved to Edinburgh to start an energy tech start-up called Copper & Carbon, in order to make a big impact with the worlds climate.

I come from a very small town in North-East India called Madhubani, famous for “Madhubani Painting”, where electricity was available for just 2-3 hours a day and sometimes would go days without it. Ever since, it was my mission to find a way to bring electricity at a fraction of the cost so that everyone can have equal access. My inspiration for hard work came from my father being a mason, value for education and wisdom came from my late grandfather being a Professor and HOD of Psychology at the university, and kindness, resilience, and patience came from my mother being a housewife and a Ph.D. in Psychology.

Before starting my Energy-Tech Start-Up, Copper & Carbon in Edinburgh, UK, 5+ years as a Business Development & Strategy Consultant, helping many start-ups turn in to a successful businesses. 4+ years as an Independent Researcher-Energy & Renewable Industry-Europe, UK and India and other roles in Retail, Hospitality, Education and Business sector.

Technical

Matthew Henderson

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Cooking

Building PCs

CAD

Music

Hi, I'm Matthew, one of the Mechanical Engineers at Copper & Carbon since August 2021 until July 2022.

During my 12-month kickstart placement, I am here to design and develop Copper & Carbon's innovative products and help bring them to life. I am looking forward to simulating and building physical solutions aiding in the pursuit of a carbon-neutral world.

Qualifications: BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Upper Second class from University of Dundee

Abubackar Ashraf

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

DIY

Detail Oriented

Socialising

Badminton

Hi, I'm Abu, one of the Mechanical Engineers at Copper & Carbon since August 2021 until July 2022.

During my 12-month Kickstart Placement, I am here to assist in tackling problems by simplifying them to find an innovative solution. I am looking forward to building and testing our products in real-time and applying my knowledge and strengths to achieve the goal of a carbon-neutral world.

Qualifications: MEng in Mechanical Engineering, 1st Class with Distinction from Heriot-Watt University

Michael Leitch

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Mathematics

Gaming

Football

Socialising

Hi, I'm Michael, I was one of the Electrical Engineers at Copper & Carbon October 2021 until March 2022.

During my six-month Kickstart Placement, I assisted the team in solving electrical problems faced during the development of Copper & Carbon products. I enjoyed honing my skills and specializing in electrical engineering.

Qualifications: MEng in Aero Mechanical Engineering with Upper second class from University of Strathclyde

Andrew Parkinson

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Dog Walking

DIY

Gaming

Sudoku

Hi, I'm Andrew, I was one of the Electrical Engineers at Copper & Carbon from November 2021 until April 2022.

During my six month kickstart placement I assisted in the electrical side of Copper & Carbon's innovations. I enjoyed applying my academic knowledge in a real-world project to help work towards reducing carbon emissions.

Qualifications: MEng in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with Distinction from University of Strathclyde

Digital

Scott Massie

Web Developer

Self Motivated

Football

Self Improvement

Reading

Hi, I'm Scott, I was the Web Developer at Copper & Carbon from August 2021 until February 2022.

During my six-month kickstart placement, I designed and developed an intuitive platform for Copper & Carbon to share content and information with future clients and customers. I enjoyed the challenge of working at a startup and building a website that will accompany Copper & Carbon into the future.

Qualifications: Higher National Diploma in Digital Design and Web Development from Dundee & Angus College

Sean Meechan

Digital Marketing Assistant

DIY

Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Kanye West

Hi, I'm Sean, I was the Digital Marketing Assistant at Copper & Carbon from August 2021 until February 2022.

During my six-month kickstart placement, I created a strong marketing campaign that highlighted Copper & Carbon's story and sold its genuine energy and ambitions to the world. I enjoyed creating compelling content and exploring creative marketing techniques.

Qualifications: Diploma in Digital Marketing SCQF Level 6 and Apprenticeship at The Larder Cook School Level 3

Megan Jarvie

Graphic Designer

Creativity

Music

Photography

Travel

Hi, I'm Megan, and I was the Graphic Designer/Digital Marketing Assistant at Copper & Carbon from June 2021 until October 2021.

During the five months kickstart placement, I assisted the team in bringing innovative ideas into reality, through storytelling, visual communication, and aesthetics. I helped the team towards our common goal of creating a carbon-neutral world.

Qualifications: BDes Hons in Product Design from Edinburgh Napier University

Thalia Balinas

Admin Assistant

Driving

Cooking

Socialising

Music

Hi, I'm Thalia, I was the Administration Assistant at Copper & Carbon from June 2021 until November 2021.

During my 6 months of Kickstart Placement I enjoyed being at the center of everything. It allowed me to get to know the team and to be involved in all the projects we were developing. I learned and grew as a person both personally and professionally.

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Management

Technical

Digital

Our Values

Innovation

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Equality

Sustainability

Problem Solving

Empathy

Diversity

Teamwork

Get to know our ambitious and
innovative team!