Peter Drew Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Worked in a small team to develop a web app written in Node.js.

- Technical Analysis: Assessed school operations and systems, focusing on security and safety, then developed upgrade proposals.- Project Management: Scoped, budgeted, developed technical requirements specifications, and managed upgrades valued at over $250,000 including CCTV, access control, HVAC, and elevator systems.

Founded in 2014, the Melbourne High School Robotics Club has since grown to over 220 students. The club fosters students’ interest in robotics and teaches all of the necessary skills to enter teams in the RoboCup Junior competition.In 2020 we developed a Python soccer simulator (ev3sim) and ran a virtual RoboCup soccer competition. We are now continuing to improve the simulator and plan to integrate it into our curriculum when physical competition resumes.Responsibilities:-… Show more Founded in 2014, the Melbourne High School Robotics Club has since grown to over 220 students. The club fosters students’ interest in robotics and teaches all of the necessary skills to enter teams in the RoboCup Junior competition.In 2020 we developed a Python soccer simulator (ev3sim) and ran a virtual RoboCup soccer competition. We are now continuing to improve the simulator and plan to integrate it into our curriculum when physical competition resumes.Responsibilities:- Team Leadership: Led a team of nine mentors to manage all aspects of the robotics program.- Weekly Meetings: Organised and ran weekly meetings for students to build and program robots and learn robotics principles.- Inventory Management: Managed all equipment, robots and components, including budgeting and purchasing.- Teaching & Mentoring: Trained students in programming and hardware design, including using Lego Mindstorms, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, CAD and Python.- Curriculum Development: Oversaw development of programming and hardware curriculum for students.- Event Planning: Planned annual internal robotics competition and interstate student excursions.Club achievements (RoboCup Junior):- Open Soccer State Champions: 2016, 2017 & 2019- Lego Soccer State Finalist: 2018 & 2019 (2nd place)- Lego Soccer National Finalist: 2018 & 2019 (3rd place)- University of Melbourne Best Engineered Robot Award: 2015, 2016 & 2019- Open Soccer National Finalist: 2016 Show less

- Led a group of students to trial and evaluate hybrid devices for a new BYODD program.- Oversaw the deployment of Office 365 and Canvas LMS.- Organised the migration of student email accounts to Office 365, including creation of user documentation.

During Year 10 in 2014 I was part of a small group of students who realised that there was demand for a Robotics Club. Throughout 2014 we formed a club of around 15 students and entered our first robots in the RoboCup Junior Competition.By 2015 the club had grown to around 50 members. We again entered the RoboCup Junior State Competition, this time reaching the Grand Final in the Open Soccer Division and ultimately finishing runner up.In 2016 I was Robotics Captain, by which… Show more During Year 10 in 2014 I was part of a small group of students who realised that there was demand for a Robotics Club. Throughout 2014 we formed a club of around 15 students and entered our first robots in the RoboCup Junior Competition.By 2015 the club had grown to around 50 members. We again entered the RoboCup Junior State Competition, this time reaching the Grand Final in the Open Soccer Division and ultimately finishing runner up.In 2016 I was Robotics Captain, by which time the club had grown to around 90 members. We entered 16 teams in the RoboCup Junior State Competition. In a first for the school, my team won in the Open Soccer Division and received the Best Engineered Robot Award. We then travelled to Sydney to, in another first, represent the school at the National Competition. Show less

RoboCup Junior Victoria runs the RoboCup Junior competition for school students in Victoria. A global competition, it teaches a range of skills including robotics, programming and engineering.- Designed, built, and managed a new online portal to manage registration of teams for competitions across Australia.

Organised all aspects of the 2022 Australian Intervarsity Debating Championship, Australia’s largest debating tournament, including accommodation, debate venues, and catering for five days for 240 participants.

Monash Association of Debaters introduces members to debating and helps them to improve their debating skills through weekly workshops, regular competitions and social events.- Managed all aspects of the Association and committee, including development of strategic direction and post Covid-19 recovery plan.- Developed the budget and oversaw management of the Association's finances, including adapting as necessary due to Covid-19.- Built partnerships and worked with stakeholders… Show more Monash Association of Debaters introduces members to debating and helps them to improve their debating skills through weekly workshops, regular competitions and social events.- Managed all aspects of the Association and committee, including development of strategic direction and post Covid-19 recovery plan.- Developed the budget and oversaw management of the Association's finances, including adapting as necessary due to Covid-19.- Built partnerships and worked with stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes for all parties, including negotiation of a new sponsorship agreement with the University.- Worked with committee to develop and implement a plan to grow the Association's membership following Covid-19 and achieved a 100% year on year growth of active members.- Ensured compliance with all University and legal requirements and managed risk.- Led the successful bid to host the Australian Intervarsity Debating Championship in 2022.- Chaired general and committee meetings. Show less

- Planned and then adapted the 2020 training schedule for Covid-19, including organising topics and speakers each week.- Worked with the committee to host the 2020 Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships with over 500 participants in an online format.

Monash Cyber Security Club promotes cyber security to students, teaches practical, industry relevant skills and provides networking opportunities. The club organises weekly workshops run by senior students and guest speakers from industry and holds regular competitions.- Negotiated new sponsorship agreements with several companies to support the Club's operations.- Oversaw a strategy to recruit new members and fill vacant committee positions following disruption due to… Show more Monash Cyber Security Club promotes cyber security to students, teaches practical, industry relevant skills and provides networking opportunities. The club organises weekly workshops run by senior students and guest speakers from industry and holds regular competitions.- Negotiated new sponsorship agreements with several companies to support the Club's operations.- Oversaw a strategy to recruit new members and fill vacant committee positions following disruption due to Covid-19.- Managed all aspects of the Club and committee, including development of strategic direction and post Covid-19 recovery plan.- Developed the budget and oversaw management of the Club's finances, including adapting as necessary due to Covid-19.- Chaired general and committee meetings. Show less

- Managed the database of members.- Drafted agenda and minutes for general and committee meetings.- Organised the 2019 MonSec Capture the Flag competition.- Worked with the committee to manage all aspects of the club.

Bachelor Of Laws (Honours) And Bachelor Of Engineering (Honours), Electrical And Computer Systems Engineering

- Faculty of Engineering Dean's Honour List: 2017 & 2019 - LSS General Moot Senior Division Finalist: 2020 - Robot Building Competition.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Debating, Robotics Club, IT Executive, Economics Club, Water Polo Subjects studied: - English (2016).

Education record

Activities and Societies: Debating, RoboCup Junior, Model Solar Vehicle Challenge - Model Solar Vehicle Challenge First Place: 2013