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Gold Coast, Qld, Au

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Gold Coast

Melbourne, Australia

• Integration of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS for existing micro UAS platforms to provide high accuracy outdoor positioning• Developed console application for off-board signal processing of 10 GHz Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Radar in C++ and ROS• Dramatically increased flight time of micro UAS by optimising drive train components andreducing power consumption of auxiliary electrical systems

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

• 1 of 25 Australian students accepted for a 3 week intensive work experience program hosted in Beijing and Shenzhen.• Completed all courses of the Chinese language and culture experience at Beijing Language and Culture University• Completed courses in telecommunication networks, key ICT technologies and 4G basestation configuration at Huawei University• Toured state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities of Huawei and BYD

• Develop and manufacture custom parts and prototypes• Troubleshoot and repair equipment within time constraints• Manage equipment and replacement part stock levels• Communicate with clientele for quotes and invoices• Perform quality control testing of equipment before delivery• Maintain office, workshop and warehouse electrical installation

• Collaborate and coordinate with a team of 10 mechanical and electrical engineering students to design, build and race Australasia’s #1 Formula SAE electric race car• Design and development of accumulators with a 24% higher energy density with an overall weight reduction of 31%• Improved integration and packaging of all electrical and electronic sub systems to lower the centre of gravity and increase the dynamic performance of the car• Through dyno testing, tune the operating parameters of the Unitek inverter to increase power and efficiency of the Emrax 228 pancake axial flux synchronous motor• Facilitate and maintain safe working practices in regards to high voltage systems during the construction phase and throughout the competition

• Mentored less experienced system heads and team members on fabrication techniques, safe working practices and the use of power and hand tools• Designed and constructed accumulator containers and tractive system connections that complied with the 2015 rule changes with a minimal weight gain• Designed enclosures for the HV systems that reduced volume by 30% and weight by 2kg, improving performance and dynamics.• Supervised and assisted junior members to create a charging platform for accumulators that accepted single or three phase power.

• Developed and manufactured electrical componentry and wiring systems for the lithium ion accumulators that were deployed in the 2014 RMIT electric Formula SAE race car.

• Performed installation and termination of large capacity 3 phase switchboards to the standards required of the medical industry.• Managed a small (4-6) team of tradesmen and apprentices to complete the installation of a number of data rooms within set time frames and to specifications.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Electrical Engineering

Cert Iii - Electrotechnology