Hi there! My name is Olivia Smedley and this is my Women In Tech South West profile

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Company nameGoonhilly Earth Station
Job titleDeep Space Network Operations
Based inCornwall (including the Isles of Scilly)
Available forBeing mentored | Mentoring | Profile on TECgirls website | Speaking at events | Speaking at schools | Speaking to media | Spotlight on TECwomen website | Volunteering

I have worked at Goonhilly Earth Station since 2019, and now work within the Operations team, operating and developing our Deep Space antenna. I have a Masters degree in Space Science and Technology with the Open University and a Bachelors degree in Astrophysics with Bristol University. I also have a PGCE in Science and taught in secondary schools prior to my role at Goonhilly. I was recently awarded the West Country Women Award for Women in STEM.