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Curriculum vitae PERSONAL INFORMATION David Erhun 550 Rue Denis Papin, 13100 Aix en Provence (France) +44 07 49 77 95 871 daveerhun@gmail.com www.daviderhun.

1 Curriculum vitae PERSONAL INFORMATION David Erhun 550 Rue Denis Papin, Aix en Provence (France) WORK EXPERIENCE 29/09/2017 Present Maker In Residence - Digital Fabrication Specialist thecamp, Aix en Provence (France) Leading a team dedicated to developing an autonomous UAV platform for air quality monitoring purposes. Charged with negotiating partnerships with regional bodies both public and private. Occasionally responsible for conducting trainings on FabLab equipment. Regularly responsible for conducting tours of the FabLab for visitors to thecamp. Responsible for some maintenance of FabLab machines and equipment. 15/09/2017 Present Consultant for New Makerspace Setup Westerwelle Foundation, Berlin (Germany) Responsible for setup of a new makerspace in Kigali, Rwanda. Responsible for selection of equipment and consumables. Managing negotiations with both domestic and foreign suppliers. Advising on makerspace staffing and operational goals. Working with the architectural firm responsible for renovations to ensure the building meets makerspace requirements. Organising install and setup of machines. 06/08/2014 Present Freelance Translator General purpose translations. Working languages Spanish/French/English. Conduct proofreading and translation editing. Occasional bilingual copy-writing. 13/06/ /09/2017 FabLab Mentor FabLab Rwanda, Kigali (Rwanda) Responsible for running training sessions with new users on all FabLab equipment. Assisted users and FabLab staff with digital fabrication projects. Provided mentorship to younger members and offered project guidance. Responsible for conducting machine maintenance and repairs. Taught maintenance routines to FabLab staff and users. Conducted trainings of CAD/CAM software packages including SolidWorks and Fusion /11/ /03/2017 Digital Design and Prototyping Consultant 27/1/18 European Union, Page 1 / 5

ILM Projects, London (United Kingdom) Advised on prototyping approaches and worked with client to develop first product prototype using digital fabrication technologies.

2 ILM Projects, London (United Kingdom) Advised on prototyping approaches and worked with client to develop first product prototype using digital fabrication technologies. Offered mentorship and guidance on material selection and manufacturing techniques. Assisted with product packaging design. Worked to refine designs and improve manufacturability. Accompanied client to bring their product to large-scale manufacturing in China. 10/11/ /12/2016 Digital Design Consultant London (United Kingdom) Worked with an international team designing props for surgical training. Responsible for developing CAD models of all equipment. Specific focus on motion-control components. Development of alternative fabrication techniques to reduce cost for low-volume production. Responsible for ensuring the manufacturability of end-product at remote factory. 08/07/ /12/2016 FabLab Assistant Machines Room, London (United Kingdom) Responsible for maintenance and operation of some FabLab machines including CNC mill. Worked with lab users and helped them realise their projects. Operated all lab machines, trained others how to use them. Took on commissioned work including the fabrication of architectural models. Worked to design and construct exhibition for London Design Festival. Built and experimented with machines designed for recycling plastic waste. 05/05/ /11/2016 Web Developer & Graphic Designer Le Vieux Couvent Retreat, Frayssinet (France) Back and front-end development of website and reservations system. Maintenance of online services including reservations system. On-site photographer. Development of businesses social media presence. 25/05/ /07/2016 Artist FabLab Grenoble - CCSTI La Casemate, Grenoble (France) Short-term artistic project: a demonstration of digital fabrication methods. Responsible for conception and production of programmable LED light installation. Assisted public with use of all FabLab machines including CNC router, 3D printers, laser cutters and vinyl cutter. 07/07/ /08/2015 Graphic Designer Master Liveaboards, Phuket (Thailand) Design of custom wooden signage for luxury yacht. Fabrication of signs using digital fabrication machines. 09/09/ /01/2015 Web Developer 27/1/18 European Union, Page 2 / 5

3 Elena Gallie Artist, London (United Kingdom) Front-end and back-end development of artist portfolio website. Maintenance of web services. 15/06/ /10/2012 Web Developer & Communications Assistant Matthew Rose and Friends Music Festival, London (United Kingdom) Front-end and back-end implementation of bespoke website. Graphic design of festival programme, flyers, posters, and assorted advertisements. Coordination with local advertising partners and sponsors. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 02/01/ /01/2018 MSc International Development Studies EQF level 7 University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam (Netherlands) Interdisciplinary programme with ties to anthropology, economics, social and human geography, political science, and international relations. Focus on environmental conflicts and development. Thesis research and fieldwork concentrated on the emergence of FabLabs in the Global South and their role as catalysers of innovation in developing contexts. 05/09/ /06/2016 Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Applied Languages EQF level 6 Université Stendhal - Grenoble 3 / Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble (France) Trilingual Translation and Interpreting (French/English/Spanish). Management and economics. International relations. Development economics. European society and institutions. Introductory Arabic and Russian. 07/09/ /05/2016 Erasmus Exchange Year Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) British society and institutions. European politics and society. Development economics. Environmental/energy economics. Trilingual translation and interpreting. 05/01/ /05/2013 Intensive French Language Course Université de Besançon, Besançon (France) French language and literature 21/11/ /12/2012 General Academic Studies Degree - French Language, Culture and Society Université de Franche Comté, Besançon (France) EQF level 5 French language, French culture, France and the E.U. 27/1/18 European Union, Page 3 / 5

4 01/05/ /08/2012 Advanced Intensive Spanish Language Course Universidad de Menendez Pelayo, Santander (Spain) Spanish language and culture. 01/09/ /06/2011 High School Diploma EQF level 4 Ashland High School, Ashland (United States) Three years of courses in art, metalworking and woodworking. PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) English Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production French C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Diplôme approfondi de langue française - DALF Spanish C1 C1 B2 B2 B2 Russian A2 A2 A1 A1 A1 Arabic A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Communication skills Good cross-cultural communication skills gained through my experience as a researcher and my studies in several countries. Excellent contact skills with groups of all ages gained through my work with FabLabs and as a researcher. Familiar with working in an international team both locally and remotely. Experienced with remote management of projects and organisation of team assignments. Organisational / managerial skills Good organisational and time management skills gained from experience as a freelance design consultant and web developer. Good team-leading skills gained through managing small teams for one-off design projects. Experience with task delegation. Job-related skills Experience as design consultant for digital fabrication techniques and rapid prototyping and smallscale manufacturing. Experienced in conducting trainings of digital fabrication machines and processes. Well versed in the operation of CNC milling machines, laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters and other CNC platforms. Experienced in maintaining and repairing all of the above mentioned machines. Accustomed to working in multilingual environment with people from diverse backgrounds. Digital skills SELF-ASSESSMENT 27/1/18 European Union, Page 4 / 5

5 Information processing Communication Content creation Safety Problem solving Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Digital skills - Self-assessment grid Strong command of graphic design programs including: the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), Corel Draw, and other open-source alternatives like Inkscape. Experienced in 3D design with CAD programmes including: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Autodesk Inventor. Highly experienced with various CAM software packages including: VCarve/Aspire, Fusion 360, and other open-source alternatives. 27/1/18 European Union, Page 5 / 5

University Sv. Kiril i Metodij of Skopje

University Sv. Kiril i Metodij of Skopje Curriculum Vitae Personal information Surname / First name Address Telephone(s) E-mail Nationality Date of birth Gender Stevanovski Boban Petar Deljan, 1000, Skopje +389 (0)70 233 589 bobanst@t-home.mk