{"id":3175,"date":"2025-06-03T16:42:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T07:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/?post_type=news&#038;p=3175"},"modified":"2026-04-13T23:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:04:17","slug":"the-fusion-era-mario-reflects-on-his-time-at-ukaea","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/en\/news\/2025\/06\/03\/3175","title":{"rendered":"THE FUSION ERA \u2013 Mario Reflects on his Time at UKAEA!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Fusion-Era-Mario-Reflects-on-his-Time-at-UKAEA-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Fusion-Era-Mario-Reflects-on-his-Time-at-UKAEA-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Fusion-Era-Mario-Reflects-on-his-Time-at-UKAEA-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Fusion-Era-Mario-Reflects-on-his-Time-at-UKAEA-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Fusion-Era-Mario-Reflects-on-his-Time-at-UKAEA.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since November 2024, a total of five engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have been seconded to our team\u2014and we\u2019ve been sharing <a href=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/en\/news\/2025\/02\/20\/2905\"><strong>their experiences on our blog<\/strong><\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, our own engineer, Mario Oliver, headed to UKAEA for his secondment, which he recently wrapped up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post, we caught up with Mario to hear about what it was like working at UKAEA and what he took away from the experience. We hope you enjoy reading his story!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What led you to the secondment opportunity at UKAEA?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were working with UKAEA through the Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) consortium, which supported the conceptual design of UKAEA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/step.ukaea.uk\/\">STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) <\/a>programme.<em> (Note: You can learn more about EDP in this <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/en\/news\/2022\/08\/15\/810\"><em>news release<\/em><\/a><em>.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of this collaboration, we were selected to provide engineering services to UKAEA \u2014 and that meant sending someone from our team to work on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve always tried to develop a broad skill set \u2014 I enjoy being able to do a bit of everything, because it helps me see the bigger picture and connect the dots between disciplines. That\u2019s probably why I was nominated: I had experience with CAD, simulations involving different physics, engineering studies, and I could hold a conversation on things like thermohydraulic, neutronics, manufacturing, and project management. I had also worked on another EDP project focused on fusion materials like tungsten, so in many ways, this secondment felt like a natural step forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How was the process once you were selected to work at UKAEA?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once it was confirmed that I\u2019d be going to UKAEA, I had a meeting with engineers from STEP Manufacturing. It was meant to be a \u201cgetting-to-know-you\u201d session \u2014 with my future managers all present. But they kicked things off by showing me a picture of a fusion component and asking, \u201cHow would you manufacture this?&#8221; I wasn\u2019t expecting that kind of question, but I gave an answer that met their expectations \u2014 thankfully! We had initially proposed two days a week, but after that meeting, UKAEA asked if I could join three \u2014 I took it as a good sign. Later, they increased it to full allocation, which meant a lot to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1171\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-at-UKAEA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-at-UKAEA.jpg 1171w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-at-UKAEA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-at-UKAEA-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-at-UKAEA-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What was your experience like during the secondment?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I joined as the Outboard Manufacturing Lead, serving as a bridge between the STEP design team and the manufacturing team for the Outboard components. My role was to ensure that design decisions took manufacturing realities into account \u2014 and to test the capabilities of the supply chain for certain high-risk technologies, where early validation was essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most challenging aspects early on was balancing my dual identity: on one hand, I was the \u201cexternal expert\u201d they were paying for, so I felt a clear pressure to deliver value; on the other, I was also the new person on the team, unfamiliar with their tools, acronyms, and ways of working. I had to catch up quickly but also show confidence when it mattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team made that easy. The STEP teams felt fast, focused, and open \u2014 much more like an industrial environment than what you might expect from a public organisation. People were responsive, clear, and genuinely collaborative. I\u2019d especially like to highlight the role of Davidson Sabu, who started as a graduate and soon became my right hand throughout the secondment. His support was essential to everything we delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My responsibilities evolved quickly. I started writing manufacturing studies, drafting task specifications, launching calls for tender, and leading contracts with suppliers. That meant managing technical requirements, reviewing bids, evaluating risks, and ensuring delivery \u2014 all while aligning with both STEP priorities and supplier capabilities. I really appreciated seeing this process from the public side, since I was more used to being on the supplier side \u2014 and I have to say, it made me realise how picky we private companies can be sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I mentioned earlier, I was initially working three days a week, but I\u2019d sometimes miss important design decisions or discussions later in the week. A few months in, UKAEA proposed increasing my time allocation \u2014 and once I became fully embedded, everything flowed more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, it became one of the best professional experiences I\u2019ve had. And I believe UKAEA was happy with the collaboration too \u2014 so in the end, I hope it was a win\u2013win for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What lessons did you take away from this experience?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I took away a few key lessons from my time at UKAEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, I learned the value of focusing on one task at a time. While juggling multiple assignments is sometimes necessary, I found that prioritising and completing things one by one made me far more productive. Trying to do everything at once \u2014 especially while seconded 60% of my time \u2014 led to a lot of mental switching, which made me slower and more scattered. Balancing responsibilities across both UKAEA and KF taught me that focus is underrated, and that finishing things well, one at a time, is what really moves projects forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, I realised that the impact of my work while on secondment was threefold. It wasn\u2019t just about delivering good results \u2014 those results also shaped how UKAEA perceived my company, and how my company was perceived by UKAEA in return. So, in a way, everything I did had consequences in three directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That made me very conscious of how I showed up \u2014 not just technically, but in terms of everyday professional standards: punctuality, communication, managing deadlines, being present. These are things I normally care about, of course \u2014 but in this context, I knew I had to be extra careful not to drop the ball, even in the small things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, I noticed some clear cultural differences between the private and public sectors. At KF, we\u2019re very agile and fast-paced, especially when it comes to R&amp;D and delivery. At UKAEA, things were more structured, more deliberate, and more process-driven \u2014 which makes sense given the scale and accountability involved. Both approaches have their place, and I feel lucky to have seen both in action. I genuinely believe fusion needs both sides to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you think collaborations between the public and private sectors should be strengthened?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely. Working on STEP through the EDP framework gave me a front-row seat to how valuable public\u2013private collaboration can be. STEP isn\u2019t your typical public programme, as I\u2019ve mentioned before \u2014 and I realised that from the moment I read the STEP Interim Strategy, where it clearly states that the programme will be \u201coutcome led, and research focused.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That kind of mindset is essential at this stage of fusion development, where you need to test ideas quickly, learn fast \u2014 and face the risks that come with it. That\u2019s where private partners can really bring energy and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, collaboration across public and private philosophies isn\u2019t always easy. And there\u2019s always the elephant in the room: Intellectual Property (IP) management. But that\u2019s also where the value lies \u2014 in learning to adapt, to listen, and to make progress anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, this secondment wasn\u2019t just technically enriching; it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-Working.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-Working.png 1280w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-Working-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-Working-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mario-Oliver-Working-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mario\u2019s secondment gave him more than technical experience\u2014it offered a deeper understanding of how different sectors operate and how they can come together to drive progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His story is a great example of how international and cross-sector collaboration play a key role in advancing fusion energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we continue working closely with UKAEA and other public and private partners, we look forward to sharing more stories like Mario\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned for more updates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mario&#8217;s &#8220;Behind the Fusion Scene&#8221; (our interview series) is <a href=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/en\/news\/2024\/04\/25\/2284\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/news\/2024\/04\/25\/2279\">.<\/a><br>THE FUSION ERA\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/news_category\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/kyotofusioneering.com\/kfwp\/news_category\/blog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/build-relation\/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7041545166318403584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to Our Newsletter<\/a>&nbsp;(LinkedIn)<br>Follow Us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kyotofusioneer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/53452286\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KyotoFusioneering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3176,"template":"","news_category":[3,10],"news_year":[26],"class_list":["post-3175","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_category-interviewsandcolumns","news_category-blog","news_year-26","en-US"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>THE FUSION ERA \u2013 Mario Reflects on his Time at UKAEA! 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