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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Applied machine learning and AI to real-world product development challenges (details under NDA)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

- Trained custom image classification and object detection (YOLO) models to identify over 40 plant species and various growth stages with Keras and TensorFlow for a vertical farming application- Developed a benchmark test dataset to test plant species classification and object detection model accuracy levels- Designed and hosted an interactive user experience workshop to showcase a machine learning application to a cross-section of the company- Led a project to allow a group of functional teams to access, edit and contribute to image data stored with our Cloud storage service (S3 AWS), including conducting a series of requirements workshops for all stakeholders on the digital collaboration tool, Miro- Generated training data using a EcoMark laser machine- Member of the product improvement team working on cost optimisation

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

- Product Development of office furniture and electronics for the global market - Engineering lead for global projects - application of mechanical design principles to generate novel solutions- Improved processes to better support cross-functional teams, which resulted in selection for Steelcase leadership training program- Developed and optimised parts and products with external suppliers worldwide and Steelcase factories across Europe- Prototyped, built and tested products according to relevant standards and specified requirements

Dunedin

- Application of mechanical engineering principles to design parts for cooking products- Systematic development, testing and analysis of a variety of part & subsystem concepts- Design of plastic, glass, sheetmetal & cast metal structural & cosmetic parts- CAD modelling (Creo with Windchill), prototyping & model making of parts and systems- Communication and negotiation with factories and vendors worldwide- Design for and testing of compliance with UL, AA and IEC standards- Build team leader for engineering production trials- Actively problem solving during design using LAMDA methodology and addressing issues with performance and manufacturing as they arise

Presentation of academic tutorials in mathematics, physics & computer science.Advice and mentoring for students including private tutorials.

Christchurch, New Zealand

Design of intuitive control system for excavator using Solidworks and MATLAB.Implementation, testing and analysis of control system on excavator.Communications lead for project team – chairing meetings with all stakeholders.

CAD (Solidworks) and engineering drawings of production line components and subsystems.Patent specification and patent review.Workshop experience and commission of industrial automation machinery on site.Research of gantry robots and reporting to sales team on recommendations.

Master Of Artificial Intelligence, Distinction (Gpa 8.9)

Bachelor Of Engineering With Honours - Be(Hons), Mechatronics, First Class Honours