Sam Young Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

› Developed the following full stack web applications for a secure network to increase team efficiency: Communications Modem Manager: The application fixed 200+ errors between tracking platforms by intelligently highlighting discrepancies and remotely managing user access. Utilised: Python, JavaScript, Flask, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, VMWare, Jira Service Management. Asset Report Generator: Streamlined collection and presentation of physical asset data by a magnitude of 10. Utilised: Python, TypeScript, Node, Express, React, MongoDB, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Ni-Fi› Stood up six major software platforms – responsible for asset migrations, user onboarding, server configurations, automation scripts, LDAP integrations, certificates/firewalls and licensing. Utilised: Python, FastAPI, Powershell, Jira Service Management, Confluence, VMWare, NiFi, Esri ArcGIS.› Managed two undergraduate interns. Oversaw the entire project cycle – generating project briefs, providing technical guidance, reviewing progress and delivering weekly feedback.› System administrator for mobile, radio, camera and vehicle communications equipment. Certified installer and instructor of equipment handling. Responsible for setting up, provisioning, debugging and fixing equipment.› Tightened network security through implementation of automated Active Directory user/admin auditing scripts. Utilised: Powershell, Active Directory.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

› Technical representative for an inter-agency Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) project. Collaborated with domestic and international agencies to explore the integration of VR/AR technologies into government settings (e.g. digital twin cities; holoportation interviews; operational planning capabilities).› Developed several secure applications to service a client base of 500+ users, notably;  User Manager – The program reduced issue requests by 26% through automating and auditing common account actions. Utilised: Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, MySQL, Active Directory, HTML, CSS, MUI Location Tracker – Mobile application for increased officer safety. Utilised: Java, Android Studio, Kotlin› Constructed a homepage landing website used daily by over 500+ users.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

› Built a semi-autonomous scraping tool to assist auditing message logs. The application significantly reduced administrative tasks the team had to undertake. › Deployed machine learning models for an object detection application – utilised Python libraries and transfer learning techniques to accelerate existing team workflows.› Researched and presented biometric analysis defeats to inform network security team on potential weaknesses in existing systems.

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

› Journal article lead author (2020) – Gesture Intention Framework for IR Device Teleoperation Using Novel PMG Soft Armband.› Conference paper lead author (2019) – Pattern Recognition for Prosthetic Hand User’s Intentions Using EMG Data and Machine Learning Techniques.› Developed a gesture recognition framework, soft pneumatic/electro-myographic armband and infrared emulator device. Increased gesture intention prediction accuracy from 83% to 94.8% using ML.

Wollongong, Australia

Create content and facilitate learning sessions for several engineering subjects deemed difficult by the university. Multiple sessions are hosted weekly through both face-to-face and online platforms. Take notes within lectures and act as the communication link between students and lecturer/subject coordinators. In the past, I have facilitated two subjects simultaneously and was the first Engineering and Information Sciences student to spearhead the online platform.

Wollongong, Australia

Provide one-on-one support for a range of academic topics to help students develop their independent learning skills. Assist with university challenges including exam preparation, study techniques and accessing resources. Aid students with topics including referencing, essay writing and general support through face-to-face and online consultations.

Wollongong, Australia

Supported residents, facilitated many wellbeing-focused events conducive to academic, personal and social growth. Trained in first aid, mental health, building/fire warden safety, drug and alcohol health. Created events for student community with a focus on positive psychology and physical health. Was assigned a floor of students (approximately 30) to be personally responsible for. Performed weekly duty rounds, behaviour and maintenance reports.