Meet the Team
Dante Coulton
Graduate Trainee Technician
My role within the team is working with clients and developing their projects using equipment they normally wouldn’t have available and provided technical support to those business when possible. As part of the technical team, I help deliver course in a variety of different course, to both business and the wider public.
Expertise- Chemical engineering, material science, organic chemistry, 3D printing, 3D moulding
As a technician I have worked in a large amount of prototyping , where I used CAD (SolidWorks) to eventually print using a range of different 3d printers.
My long term goals are to work as part of a local business in my local community, as a chemical engineer.
Lesley Sloan
Economic Development Officer Future Skills
My role within the team is line manager of the Project Team with strategic oversight of both business and skills support offered in the region.
I am not a technical member of the team, my expertise lies mainly in project management (educational & employability), policy development, commissioning and I have many years experience working with young people in a range of settings including schools, youth work, community arts and in care.
I am now one of growing number of Dumfries and Galloway Council staff trained in Service Design (Professional Development Award), which underpins the governments approach to involving local people in designing services that meet their needs.
Expertise – 20+ years working in central education support and employability and skills. I have worked closely with Employability and Skills Partnership or LEP supporting commissioning, procurement, finance, reporting, communications, and client information management.
My previous roles have included assessment and moderation, special projects in the senior phase, creative learning networks and foundation apprenticeships. I have held other roles working on creative projects in education through the cultural coordinators programme, a role in community learning and development, policy development, residential care both here and in America, Barnardo’s and Youth Work.
My motivation for working with AIMS Project is the endless creative possibilities that we can offer to businesses to help them evolve and progress. I am also driven to broaden the skills offer of AIMS to engage local people and help them progress into training, education and employment – hopefully inspiring new learners to the world of manufacturing and engineering.
Graham Anderson
Technical Officer
My role as technical officer within the team is to offer our clients technical advice and practical solutions on either manufacturing or process problems. I can take your idea from conception to prototype and work and then advise on a route to market. All Intellectual property belongs to the client.
I also offer taster days where no experience is required to attend, which gives you an insight into your selected industry.
Expertise – CNC Milling 3 axis and 5 axis, CNC Turning, 3D Modelling, 3D printing, Mig Welding.
I have been in engineering for 40 years and have extensive knowledge on CNC and manual Milling , CNC and manual Turning. For 20 years I owned my own business that was initially a subcontract engineering business but later developed in a manufacturing business selling products for specialist vehicles that I had designed and sold all over Europe and Asia.
I am running day and evening courses for the basics in CNC Machining, 3D modelling, 3D printing, welding and fabrication. Advanced courses will be offered bespoke to the needs of our clients.
We have the latest technology right here in Dumfries and Galloway and being able to use it and share it with our clients gives me the drive and motivation and also the opportunity to learn from our talented successful team.
Anmol Kumar
Technical Officer
I am a computer engineer with a deep-rooted passion for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and mixed realities. As a Technical Officer at AIMS Project, Dumfries and Galloway College, I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise to provide innovative solutions and support to clients.
The potential of AI and Robotics to revolutionise industries and improve people’s lives particularly excites me as by combining these technologies with human creativity and ingenuity, we can develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
As a member of the AIMS Project team, I am proud to be part of an organization that is committed to driving innovation and growth in the region. I am excited to continue working with my colleagues to develop new and exciting applications of AI, Robotics, and mixed realities.
Expertise
- Computer Programming: Making solution for problems that can be solved digitally through various general programming languages such as C, C++, Python etc.
- Artificial Intelligence: Developing intelligent systems that can automate tasks, analyse data, and make informed decisions.
- Robotics: Designing and implementing robotic solutions for various applications, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and research.
- Mixed Realities: Creating immersive experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds, opening new possibilities for education, training, and entertainment.
Joanne Johnstone
AIMS Business and Facilities Coordinator
I specialise in facilitating events, business support, marketing and promotion and high level administration.
My skills and qualifications include a BA Degree in Hospitality Management, SQA3 in Business and Administration, Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma and I am currently studying PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation and Practitioner.
Expertise – 12 years with D&G Council, 19 years in admin, 13 years in hospitality.
I am proud to live and work in Dumfries and Galloway and I am passionate in supporting individuals and businesses to continue to thrive in the area.
