Objective

To engineer and be creative.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Major: Electronics and Communications

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, 1990-1995.

 

Certificate IV in Small Business Management

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, 2011.

Professional Training

Object Oriented Analysis using UML – Monash University (MITI), 2002.

Managing Software Projects – Monash University (MITI), 2002.

Introduction to ADA – Swinburne University of Technology, 1997.

Introduction to Systems Engineering – BAE Systems, 2000.

Protel / Altium PCB Design – Swinburne University.

Photography & Videography (SLR) – Self-taught, since 1984.

Technical Skills

Languages: C, C#, Python, Javascript, SQL, MS Visual Basic.

Markup Languages: HTML, CSS

Tools: Visual Studio, Blender, Flash, UML, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Crystal Reports, SVN, JIRA.

Design: UI/UX, Storyboarding, 2D/3D Animation, Graphic Design.

Electronics: PCB Design (Protel/Altium), Firmware, Testing & Debugging.

Multimedia: Photography, Videography, Cinematography & Audio Editing.

Summary

Versatile and multi-skilled professional with experience across systems engineering, software development, electronics, game design, animation, and graphic design.

Strong track record in problem solving, creative thinking, and managing projects through the full development lifecycle (SDLC).

Highly self-motivated, quality-focused, and adaptable to both team environments and independent work.

Proficient in a wide range of technologies, from electronics and firmware to UI/UX design and multimedia production.

Employment History

Professional Development

Apr 2017 – Present

Professional photography, videography & cinematography.

Professional music production.

Professional game development.

LuckMeNow.com Website Development (HTML / CSS / Javascript).

Outlook Australia – Recycling Attendant.

Bayswater, VIC | Apr 2024

Assisted customers in the container deposit scheme and waste processing.

MB Windows Transport – Truck Jockey

Bayswater, VIC | Dec 2023

Assisted with safe delivery of windows and doors across Melbourne.

A-Line Building Systems – Draftsperson

Rowville / Dandenong South, VIC | Aug 2015 – Apr 2017

Produced full drawing sets using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for custom sheds and barns.

Starlight Interactive Pty Ltd – Game Developer / Animator

Jun 2011 – Apr 2024

Developed original game concepts and UI/UX designs.

Created 2D/3D animations, characters, and sound design.

Professional Development – Storyboarding & Software Development

Jan 2005 – Jun 2011

Scriptwriting, illustration, animation, and desktop/web application development.

Optalert Pty Ltd – Test & Development Engineer

Melbourne | Feb 2006 – Jan 2009

Developed software and reports using C#, .NET, Crystal Reports, SQL.

Designed PCBs and test harness firmware with Protel/Altium.

Performed system testing, version control, and engineering documentation.

Key Solutions – Animator

Melbourne | Oct 2005 – Feb 2006

Produced animated content for TV broadcast using Flash MX (Havana Moon).

BAE Systems – Systems Engineer (Software/Electronics)

Abbotsford, VIC | Nov 1999 – Jan 2005

Led development of Linux-based device programming systems.

Designed PCBs and embedded systems.

Authored engineering documentation in UML, managed version control.

British Aerospace Australia – Systems Engineer

Abbotsford, VIC | Apr 1996 – Nov 1999

Delivered Windows-based support systems and interfaces.

Database development and technical manual authorship.

Installed systems at interstate locations and presented at PDR/CDR/TRR.

AWA Defence Industries – Electronics / Reliability Engineer

Port Melbourne, VIC | Oct 1995 – Apr 1996

Performed reliability calculations for electronic systems. (Excel Expert).

Testing of Vertical Reference Units.

References

Upon request

Gererated schematic diagrams and PCB layouts and fabricated printed circuit boards.

Developed a microcontroller based alarm system, coded software in Assembler language Motorola HC68000 Microcontroller

Developed applications using Visual Basic and C to control and test external devices such as DIO cards and relay boards.

Responsible for the design of software and hardware to support testing activities. Design, coding and deployment of firmware for silicon labs 8051 micro-controller using assembly language.

Enthusiastically provided ideas for product improvement and future products. Key input into the design of the Optalert Glasses, Indicator and Repeater.

Reliability Calculations in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217F.