Hello, I am Will

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I spend a lot of time trying to solve problems, which means a lot of time spent trying to understand how things work.

Sometimes that's chemical processes, industrial systems, and engineering projects. Sometimes it means software, finance, business decisions, even geopolitics. More often than not, it means discovering that the original question wasn't quite the right one.

This site is a collection of notes, case studies, lessons learned, and occasional explorations of problems that caught my attention. Some posts are technical. Some are practical. Most sit somewhere between engineering, software, business, systems thinking, and decision-making.

The common thread is an interest in looking beyond the first obvious answer and understanding how systems behave when theory meets reality.

Why This Exists

Writing helps organise my thoughts and solify learning. Plus, I like to share, I hope you learn something while you're visiting.

Explaining an idea usually reveals assumptions, gaps in understanding, or connections that weren't obvious at first. Writing forces a level of clarity that is difficult to achieve otherwise.

Rather than keeping those notes private, I publish some of them here. I've had people reach out and help me understand things. If they're useful to someone else, that's a bonus.

Some Areas I've Worked In

Engineering

Process engineering, industrial systems, emissions control, and the practical realities of operating complex infrastructure.

Software & Automation

Building tools, workflows, and lightweight applications that reduce friction and improve decision-making.

Commercial Strategy

Technical sales, proposal development, business cases, and translating engineering realities into commercial decisions.

Analysis & Modelling

Exploring uncertainty through simulation, forecasting, economics, risk analysis, and structured decision frameworks.

Recent Writing
May 29, 2026

The Trade Desk: A learn-by doing investment case study

Presenting an Investment Research Report

Feb 20, 2026

Gold

Metallurgical Processing of Gold

Nov 24, 2025

Presentations

A few Rules for a Great Pitch and Great Time Pitching

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Get In Touch

To discuss a post, challenge an idea, or continue a conversation, please reach out on LinkedIn .

Selected Works

Case Studies

A selection of technical, operational, strategic, and commercial problem solving and lessons learned in a variety of contexts.

Notes

Posts, Notes, & Ideas

Engineering Tools

Unit Converter

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Engineering Tools

Ideal Gas Flow Rate Converter

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Note: This converter uses the ISA/ICAO atmospheric definition of "standard". SCFM and Sm³/h are at 15 °C, 101.325 kPaa. Normal conditions (Nm³/h) are at 0 °C, 101.325 kPaa (DIN 1343:1990).
Utilities

PDF Tools

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Web-based Meeting's Note Sheet Template

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