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Robert Atkinson

Electronics

Robert Atkinson

Occupation:

Genetic engineering robots.

Current Residence:

Walkford Christchurch, Dorset.

DoB:

30th February 1962

Place of birth:

Macclesfield

Career:

I trained as an aircraft electronics engineer.

How did you get involved in the project?

Marilake Instruments asked me to check out some instruments...

Responsibilities in the UK:

I'm responsible for all electronic hardware and I'll fix anything with wires.

Responsibilities in Jordan:

I was also part of one of the turn-around teams.

Responsibilities in the US:

They will be the same as in Jordan.

Previous crazy ventures:

I'm building a kit car.

Car:

Renault 21 Turbo

Favourite Music:

Most but not Jazz.

What sort of books would you read if you had the time?

All sorts, especially thrillers.

Hobbies:

Building a Sierra & (kit car), radio amateur and Mensa

What do you want to do when the project is over?

Get a life, a job, anything and finish the kit car.

What have you learned from this experience?

Don't volunteer. And be careful when erecting pneumatic aerial masts.




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