About ~ Garry Costin-Davis

How I work

I~m at my best where work needs structure: clear ownership, careful documentation, strong stakeholder communication, and delivery that holds up under scrutiny. I aim to reduce ambiguity early, keep decisions traceable, and build systems that are reliable~especially when the environment is complex.

I care about outcomes, but I also care about how they~re achieved: calm delivery, good governance, and practical controls. This is part of why I~m drawn to education, charity, and mission-led organisations, and also why I~m open to technically demanding roles in organisations with credible CSR and staff-supported community engagement.

In short: I like hard problems, clear responsibilities, and organisations that take impact seriously.

Principles

Clarity

Define the problem, constraints, and success measures early. Reduce misunderstanding before it becomes expensive.

Accountability

Make ownership visible. Decisions should have a rationale, and delivery should have a clear path to completion.

Reliability

Build repeatable processes. Prefer controls and documentation that work in real life, not just on paper.

Respect for people

Good work happens when people are supported: clear expectations, reasonable load, psychological safety, and time to improve.

Community & governance

I~m involved locally in roles that reflect trust, responsibility, and service. I keep the focus practical: helping people access essential tools and services, and supporting governance where it matters.

School governance

I volunteer as a Vice Chair of Governors, supporting oversight, accountability, and long-term decision-making in an education setting.

Relevance to work: governance ~ safeguarding awareness ~ strategic oversight ~ careful communication

Community digital support

I help people with computers and access to online services~practical, patient support that removes barriers and helps others navigate essential systems.

Relevance to work: accessibility mindset ~ calm support ~ translating complexity ~ real-world problem solving

I~m drawn to organisations that make space for this kind of contribution~through policy, time, and culture, not just slogans.

Applied craft

Outside formal roles, I keep my skills grounded through hands-on making. For me, this isn~t ~personal lifestyle content~~ it~s a way to stay sharp: iterating, learning tools properly, and finishing what I start.

3D printing & prototyping

Design-to-output iteration: improving prints, troubleshooting failures, learning material behaviour, and refining small production workflows.

Relevance to work: iteration ~ quality control ~ process improvement ~ practical tooling

DIY builds & practical delivery

Planning and executing physical projects~measuring, sequencing work, solving problems as constraints change, and delivering safe, usable outcomes.

Relevance to work: planning ~ risk awareness ~ execution discipline ~ finishing

What I~m looking for

Ideally, I want to contribute in education, charity, or non-profit settings~where reliable operations and good governance directly support people. I~m also open to technically demanding roles in organisations with genuine CSR and community engagement, particularly where staff are supported to contribute through policy (volunteering time, pro-bono work, structured community activity).

If your organisation values clarity, reliability, and community impact, I~m likely a strong fit.