STEM career mentoring for students & engineers
Personalised mentoring that bridges the gap between university theory and industry-ready skills.
Dr Giuseppe Romano PhD · CEng · FHEA · MIMechE · MIMMM
Services
One-to-one, in a group or at your own pace: three ways to go from student to confident, industry-ready engineer.
Personalised guidance tailored to where you are and where you want to go, drawing on real industry experience, not textbook advice.
£45 / hour
Starts with a free 15-minute discovery call.
Live tutoring in a small group, so everyone gets time to ask questions and work through problems together.
A group goes ahead once at least 6 people have signed up. Booking for a university department or society? Get in touch about a private group.
£20 / seat per hour
Register your interest and I'll email you when topics and dates are announced.
Recorded STEM courses built on the Make IT STEM Method: find exactly what you're missing, then build it step by step, at your own pace.
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Join now and I'll email you as soon as the first course is out.
The best engineers I've worked with didn't just have strong degrees — they knew how to communicate value and navigate industry from day one.
Dr Giuseppe RomanoFounder, Make IT STEM
Meet the Founder
PhD · CEng · FHEA · MIMechE · MIMMM
I'm a Chartered Engineer (CEng MIMechE, MIMMM, FHEA) with a PhD from the University of Manchester, where I developed micromechanical models for fibre-hybrid composites. I'm currently a Senior R&D Engineer at Synopsys, having previously worked as an R&D Engineer at Ansys Materials — building materials intelligence tools used across aerospace, automotive, and energy simulation workflows. I also spent over four years as NAFEMS' Italia Regional Representative, organising engineering simulation webinars and conferences.
Make IT STEM grew out of something I kept seeing — through teaching at Manchester and mentoring on the side — talented graduates who had strong technical foundations but struggled to translate that into the confidence, communication skills, and strategic thinking that employers actually look for. I started mentoring informally, then realised this gap needed a dedicated, structured approach.
Today I help students and early-career engineers bridge that gap — combining real CAE and materials R&D experience with personalised, 1:1 mentoring that goes far beyond generic careers advice.
Testimonials
Real outcomes from engineers who've been through the programme.
“I had the privilege of learning from Giuseppe during my Master's dissertation on composite materials. His approachable nature and openness to discussion make him an exceptional mentor. Before meeting him, my knowledge of programming and FEA was very limited and I couldn't see its potential, but his engaging teaching style sparked my interest and eventually turned it into a passion. He has a strong grasp of the fundamentals and explains concepts in a clear, easily understandable way. With his expertise in programming, FEA, and composites, I can confidently vouch for his mentorship — any learner under his guidance is truly privileged.”
“During my MSc Aerospace Engineering programme, I was initially quite lost on my dissertation about microstructure simulation using Abaqus CAE. That's when I found Dr Romano as a personal tutor for help — and the outcome was really positive! Giuseppe not only taught me the academic concepts and modelling skills, he also helped me understand the fundamental principles. He isn't someone who just aims to get the task done; he tried his best to help me truly understand. I scored the highest in the whole engineering faculty. He is patient and easy to get along with. Highly recommend his tutoring — especially for any query in modelling, materials or structures.”
“I undertook my dissertation on Finite Element Analysis using Abaqus in my final year, with help from Dr Romano during the last year of his PhD. He was incredibly helpful and approachable even during his busiest periods — he always spared time and gave me the resources and guidance to do well. I am incredibly grateful and achieved 79.5% in my final dissertation report at the University of Manchester. I highly recommend working with him.”
The Make IT STEM Method
Most careers advice stops at a polished CV. The Make IT STEM Method starts from what industry actually hires for, maps it against the skills you already have, and closes the gap one step at a time.
A free 15-minute call. We talk about where you are, where you want to be, and whether I'm the right person to help. No commitment and no sales pitch.
We map your technical and transferable skills against the roles you're aiming for, find the gaps that really matter, and agree clear, measurable goals.
Focused 1-to-1 sessions on whatever moves you forward: CV and applications, interview practice, communicating your value, industry insight and career strategy.
You apply with confidence. I stay available for follow-up questions as you handle interviews, offers and your first career decisions.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call and let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there.
Get in Touch
Whether you're a final-year student, a recent graduate, or an early-career engineer looking for direction — I'd be glad to hear from you.
