Peter Wake

Peter Wake is currently the Engineering Lead for the "Levelling Up: Maths for Engineering" initiative at Levelling Up: STEM, which is part of a broader effort to enhance STEM education and accessibility in the UK. His role focuses on developing educational content that connects mathematics to practical engineering applications, aimed at raising awareness and capabilities in engineering among students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds.12

Professional Background

• Tech Entrepreneur: Peter has a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded several companies in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector. Notably, he was the founder of TeamSeer, an absence management software system, and StorIQ, a retail operations platform that was acquired by Cegid in 2022.13
• Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, which he completed between 1989 and 1992.1

Contributions to STEM Education

In his current position, Peter Wake is involved in:

• Developing tutorial sessions that apply mathematical concepts directly to engineering problems.
• Collaborating with universities and experts to create a community focused on enhancing engineering education through practical applications of mathematics.24

His work aims not only to improve mathematical skills but also to inspire students about careers in engineering, making math relevant and engaging for future engineers.2