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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Worked as a project engineer to assist with the delivery of the following projects:• Systemisation of Operational Technology for Mine Communications – Maules Creek Coal, Whitehaven Coal• FMS Optimisation for Production Uplift – Maules Creek Coal, Whitehaven Coal• Management and Development of Operational Technology – Gunnedah Basin Haulage, Whitehaven CoalThese projects required management consulting fundamentals, clear and agile operating model design and advisory tailored to the mining industry, and high-level client interactions and maintenance of accounts and relations, and have been key in the development of my professional, interpersonal, technical, and project management skills. Additionally, I’ve had the privilege to work closely with the managing director of Haultrax over my tenure, further enhancing my professional skills and business acumen.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Participated in the EY vacationer program within the Data & Analytics team in Brisbane. As a result of completing 150 hours of approved and reviewed work under the guidance of various senior EY professionals, gained valuable insight and exposure into the various systems, structures and practices of client engagements and how critical the following are:- Data modelling using Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python etc.- Data governance- Alignment of data processing and project strategy - Technology consulting principles- Time-sensitive and budget-conscious work- Professional relations and networking- Large-scale team collaboration and communication- Clear and agile operating model

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Participated in the Deloitte vacationer program within the DMS team in Brisbane. As a result of completing 150 hours of approved and reviewed work under the guidance of various senior DMS professionals, gained valuable insight and exposure into the various systems, structures and practices of client engagements and how critical the following are:- Time-sensitive and budget-conscious work- Team-centric motives and ideals- Professional relations and networking- Large-scale team collaboration and communication- Clear and agile change management structures- Clear governance structures- Clear and agile operating model

Oaky Creek North

Participated in a winter vacation work program facilitated by the Queensland Resources Council with Glencore Coal Operations at the Oaky North Underground Mine. In completing 200 hours of approved and reviewed work under the guidance of various senior Glencore professionals (Mine Surveyors/Geotechnical Engineers/Ventilation Officers etc.), gained valuable insight into the various systems, structures and practices of such large-scale operations and how critical the following are:- Time-sensitive work - Safety-critical work - Team-centric motives and ideals - Positive communication- Governance structures- Well-defined operating models and plans- Well-defined engineering infrastructure

Bachelor Of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor Of Mathematics, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Exchange Program

Studied at the University of Edinburgh in semester 1 of the respective 2022/23 academic calendar. Passed the following courses: ·.