Chris Brooks
Principal FE Analyst | PSE CEng MIMechE
Chris is a registered Professional Simulation Engineer with NAFEMS, who have recognised Chris as an expert practitioner within multiple fields of engineering, including:
– FEA, Material Modelling & Mechanics
– Fatigue, Buckling, Dynamics & Vibration
– Verification, Validation & Analysis Management
Chris has held the position of Lead Analyst and acted as Technical Authority at global Defence Automotive and Marine Engineering companies. He is also a member of NAFEMS Impact Shock and Crash Working Group focusing on the effective use of explicit dynamic analysis internationally.
Chris Taggart
Principal Engineer
Chris has 15+ years’ experience in the application of numerical methods to the study of a wide scope of implicit and explicit structural and thermal problems. This has included analysis ranging from linear and complex non-linear statics through crash and ballistics to high-explosive detonation, blast propagation and hydrodynamics.
Chris has led the design, planning and supervision of precision model validation experiments as well as large-scale blast test programmes.
Specialising in blast and high-rate dynamics, Chris has worked at large government defence organisations holding positions of both Team Leader and Technical Authority.
Jon Farley
Principal Engineer | PhD. CEng MIMechE RSES
Dr Jon Farley is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and holds a PhD in Material science. Jon has 18 years experience working on global defence, energy and infrastructure projects, and is a Principal of the Register of Security Engineers & Specialists.
Jon has a background in advanced simulation techniques and applies his knowledge and expertise on projects across a range of industries.
Jon has operated as regional team lead and technical sign-off in previous roles and has authored multiple papers on the subject of blast and ballistic protection and protective security design.
Oliver Boulton
Engineering Analyst | CSWP
Oliver is a Certified SolidWorks Professional with 4 years of FEA experience.
Oliver completed his Bachelor’s degree at The University of West England where he focused on FEA of friction stir welding methods.
Oliver joined Simulated Solutions in the summer of 2023 and has since focused his attention on explicit dynamic analysis. His keen interest in bespoke modifications to classic Land Rovers gives him a hands-on approach to engineering which is reflected in his pragmatic approach to finding practical design solutions.
Lucy Quinn
IT Network Administrator
Lucy is our certified CompTIA Network+ IT Administrator.
Lucy is responsible for maintaining Simulated Solution’s Cyber Essentials certification, and keeping our clients’ data safe.
In addition Lucy is responsible for the upkeep of our quality management system and ISO9001 certification.
Supacat
“Simulated Solutions are the ideal analysis team to bring into a project. They are questioning and pragmatic, flexible and responsive, ensuring they know from the outset what your targets are and agreeing with you the approach and output required to achieve them.”
Steve Austen – Engineering Director
SC Group
“We have been impressed with the high quality of work delivered by Simulated Solutions, especially given the challenging timescales.”
Richard Lott – Project Lead