As a Lead systems engineer Chris leads work packages within the maritime and logistics portfolio helping customers to identify challenges, solutions and next steps in collaboration with industry partners and academia. He is also working across the catapult network to deliver the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative as the Maritime workstream lead. Chris has experience across the Maritime, defence and engineering sectors with over 5+ years working at BAE Systems Naval Ships alongside the Royal Navy where he was involved in introducing next generation autonomous systems into the surface fleet.  He also has a strong interest in strategy, future technology trends and future business. Chris usually spends his free time outdoors or in the gym training for the next crazy challenge