Rob Heath

Rob Heath's work experience includes roles at multiple companies. Rob started their career as a Summer research project student at the University of Leeds in 2009 and 2010. Rob then worked as an intern at NICT in 2011, developing and testing SNSPDs. Rob completed their Ph.D. in next-generation superconducting nanowire single photon detectors at Heriot-Watt University from 2010 to 2013.

After completing their Ph.D., Rob worked as a Research Associate at the University of Glasgow from 2013 to 2018, focusing on quantum sensor technology. Rob was responsible for CAD, electrical and optical design, and construction of cryostats and test hardware.

In 2018, Rob joined the University of Bristol as a Research Associate and later moved to Bugsnag in 2019, where they worked as a Senior Rails Engineer until 2021. During their time at Bugsnag, they were involved in backend Ruby on Rails development and engineering designs. Rob also mentored junior engineers and occasionally took on the role of team lead.

Currently, Rob Heath is working at SmartBear as a Lead Rails Engineer. Rob is responsible for developing and maintaining the BugSnag SaaS Rails app. Additionally, they manage the day-to-day activities of the team and oversees various aspects of the Rails stack, including billing, mailing users, and product delivery.

Overall, Rob Heath's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, research, and development in the fields of quantum sensing and software engineering.

Rob Heath completed their undergraduate education at the University of Leeds from 2006 to 2010, earning a degree in Physics (MPhys BSc). Rob went on to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Glasgow, completing their studies from 2010 to 2015.