Industrial Resume

Motivated, independent and efficient opto-mechanical engineer with almost 10 years of experience in both industrial and academic environments.

Practical, hands-on and details-focused.

Demonstrated ability to solve highly-technical problems from a wide range of engineering and scientific disciplines.

Significant experience in numerical programming and scientific computation (MATLAB, Python, C/C

Strong experience with experimental design and familiarity with prototyping devices and algorithms.

Project manager and a team player, capable of handling several projects at once and prioritizing accordingly.

Relevant Professional Experience

Apr 2009 – Jun 2015

Auckland University of Technology, Auckland NZ

Various positions including Program Leader; Lecturer; Post-doctoral Research Fellow.

Sep 2006 – Feb 2009: Research and Development Engineer (Display Engineer)

PureDepth Inc. Ltd, Auckland NZ

Developed mathematical color models using MATLAB and Python which led to increased product performance and understanding.

Constructed and undertook experiments to measure LCD performance parameters such as luminance, color gamut, viewing angle and polarization angle.

Supervised thermal and accelerated-life testing undertaken by PureDepth between Sep 2007 and Feb 2009 and performed basic FMEA analysis.

Performed finite-element analysis (FEA) using COSMOS Floworks to validate thermal test results.

Built prototypes using mechanical and electrical assembly techniques and tools, including rapid-prototyping machines (FDM and laser cutter).

Responsible for writing the service manual for a flagship product.

Functioned as a central storing-house for software code and results for the R&D and Engineering departments.

Keywords: LCD; thermal testing; accelerated lifetime testing; CFD; modelling; color; MATLAB; Python; prototype building; cleanroom; spectrophotometer, FDM, FMEA.

Mar 2002 – Dec 2005: Website Manager (part-time role)

Academic Quality Office, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland NZ

Maintained AQO website during Committee on University Academic Programs (CUAP) proposal rounds to ensure staff were kept abreast of time-critical developments and could respond accordingly.

Mar 2002 – Aug 2002: Research Scientist

College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, Orlando FL, USA.

Investigated novel dielectric materials for use in the development of antenna-coupled micro-bolometers.

Performed microlithography using a JEOL-5900 scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Undertook silicon wafer preparation tasks using a MRC 8667 sputtering system, Headway PWM32 spin coater and a Branson / IPC 3000C Barrel Stripper/Etcher.

Keywords: Electron-beam lithography; nanofabrication; micro-bolometers; novel dielectric materials

Nov 1998 – Feb 1999: Engineering Intern

Tru-Test Ltd, Auckland NZ

Tested imbedded software of EC-2000 scale indicator to ensure functionality.

Researched the effects of temperature changes on signal quality.

Undertook proof reading of English-other language conversions to ensure accuracy.

Keywords: Embedded software testing

Computer Skills

MATLAB

Solidworks

Python

C/C++

MS Office Suite

Linux (currently learning)

Project Management

Most projects consisted of leading a small group of senior engineering students with industry collaboration. Projects typically ranged from 3 - 9 months and had a limited budget and resources. I am presently looking for opportunities to increase my project management skills on larger, longer duration projects.

Mar 2015 – present: Optimization of a cold-brew coffee process.

Mar 2014 – Nov 2014: Retrofitting a gas turbine engine to a top fuel dragster chassis.

Mar 2014 – Nov 2014: Design and build of a small-scale wind tunnel.

Mar 2014 – present: Development of a new resistance-exercise device.

Jan 2013 – present: Design and build of a vehicle for use with an experimental linear induction motor (LIM).

Mar 2012 – Nov 2012: An analytical model of an HVAC system.

Mar 2012 – Nov 2012: An investigation into improvements to a shipboard crane.

Mar 2012 – Nov 2012: Effect of firing actions on the consistency and accuracy of paintball markers.

Mar 2012 – Nov 2012: Analysis of energy loss at south pacific college of natural medicine.

Mar 2011 – Nov 2011: CFD analysis of hydrophilic polymer cantilever.

Jan 2011 – present: Design and build of a robot to replicate the Olympic snatch movement (on hold).

Jan 2011 – present: Development of a quantitative measure of swimming quality (on hold).

Additional training undertaken

Jul 2014: First Aid (Level 2) course (renewal), St John Ambulance.

Sep 2013: Management Enhancement Program (3 x 1 day block course), Auckland University of Technology.

Mar 2013: Advanced Integrated Project Management (3 x 2 day block course), Auckland University of Technology.

Aug 2003: Intellectual Property and Policy Workshop. Presented by Jonathan Kirkpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, AUT Technology Park.

Mar 2002: Laser Safety Workshop. Conducted on behalf of the Laser Institute of America by the Centre for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers, University of Central Florida.

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