Hardware Design Tools

SPICE , Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, Signal Generator, COMSOL Multiphysics

Methodologies

Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, EMI Reduction, FEM, OOP, RTOS, Software/Hardware/Product/Business (Development) Lifecycles.

Programming Languages

C, C++, Java, Perl, Assembly Language, ACK, SED, Shell Scripting, National Instruments LabView.

Software

Open Office, Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Twiki, dotProject, Wordpress, Drupal

Platforms

Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X

Embedded Systems

Freescale Semiconductor HCS12/MC9S12, Texus Instruments C6711 DSK

Databases

MySQL

Webservers

Apache

Knowledge Areas

Core: Renewable Energy Technology, Integrated Electronics, Power Electronics and Electric Machines, Transmission Lines, Microprocessor Techniques, Communications Systems and Circuits, Computer Modelling Techniques in Engineering, Unix Based Engineering, Computer Communications and Networking, Data Communications, Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Advanced Computer Systems, Digital Control Systems Engineering, Image Processing and Machine Vision, Neural Networks, Website Development, Concurrent Engineering, Product Development, Business Finance, Human Resources.

Other: Cell and Molecular Biology, Energy Issues, Environmental Advocacy, Food Politics, Permaculture Design, Private Investigation, Facilitation Techniques, Strategising for Change, Decision Making & Group Processes.

Jul 08 – Nov 08

Griffith Innovation Challenge (Business Plan Competition), Griffith University

Team Leader, Project Manager

· Finalist & Engineering, Environment & Science Group Winner

· Selection of suitable team members.

· Keep project and team members on track and motivated.

· Established online collaboration infrastructure and group processes.

Jul 08 – Nov 08
3 days / week

Dr Jun Wei Lu, Griffith University, School of Engineering

Research Assistant, Work Experience

· Research and technology development – advanced power converter techniques

- Literature research – very & ultra high frequency inductor, transformer, gate driver design for use in solar energy power systems.

Jan 05 - Nov 05

2 days / week

Australian Student Environment Network

Queensland Network Convenor, Volunteer

· Organised meetings and activities

· Establish and maintain contact with students from environment collectives and organisations at regional universities in Queensland

· Liased with coordinators in other states

· Communicated with other environmental organisations in Queensland

· Maintain effective communication between members and relevant organisations.

July 05 - July 06

10 hrs / week

Students of Sustainability Conference, Brisbane, 2006

Organiser, Volunteer

· Managed website development and online registration process.

· Managed conference media needs

· Managed online multimedia of conference proceedings.

· Volunteer management

· Collective organising; consensus decision-making, facilitation.

· General organising tasks

Nov 05 – Dec 05

Airweb Connect (Internet Provider), Gold Coast, Australia.

Pre-installation site surveying

· Assessing client site for suitability of radio link.

· Establishing connection and evaluating quality.

Nov 04 - May 06

Friends Of the Earth, Brisbane, Australia.

Director, Energy Policy Campaigner, Volunteer

· National energy policy research & development

· Submission and presentation for Productive Commission on National Energy Efficiency

· Introduction evenings

Mar 04 – Nov 06

3 days / week

Griffith University Organic Food Co-operative, Brisbane, Australia.

Home Delivery Service Manager, Communication Officer, Volunteer

· Home Delivery Service Manager

- Volunteer coordinator and scheduling

- Activities coordination and optimisation

- Identify and implement improvements to system operations

- Handling money and managing finances

· Communications Officer

- Development of website with online ordering capabilities

- Maintain member & supplier relations

- Regular newsletter publications

Dec 01 – Mar 02

DDM Communications, Brisbane, Australia.

Installer and Service Contractor

· EFTPOS Service and Installation

- Customer training sessions

- Delivery and install of units

- Fault finding and correction

1999 - 1 Week

Computer Friends PTY. LTD, Gold Coast, Australia

Computer Technician, School Work Experience

· Building and repairing computers

· Website design

1998 – 2001

Cash Converters TM, Gold Coast, Australia

Sales Attendant, Part-time & Vacation work

· Store and feature product displays

· Operating till and EFTPOS systems

· Sale of goods

· Service of goods to ensure fitness for sale

1997 - 6 weeks

Gold Coast Quality Computers, Gold Coast, Australia

Computer Technician, Website Design

· Building and repairing computers

· Website design

2008

Effective Business Planning and Communication workshop series, Griffith University, Australia

2008 – 2 day

Introduction to Permaculture Design, North Street City Farm, Brisbane, Australia

2006

Food Politics (Elective), Griffith University, Australia (Unofficial)

2005

Environmental Advocacy and Campaign Strategy

2005 – 3 days

Private Investigation Course, ADF Investigations, Brisbane, Australia

2005 – 3 days

Facilitation Techniques, Strategising for Change, The Change Agency, Brisbane Australia

2004

Cell and Molecular Biology (Elective), Griffith University, Australia

2004

Introduction to Renewable Energy Technology (Distance), Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, QLD, Australia

2003

Life, Universe and Everything (Elective), Griffith University, Australia
(Intro to Neuro Science & Genes, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity & Cosmology)

11/2004 - 01/2005

Australia – NSW, Vic

01/2006 - 02/2006

Australia – NSW, Vic, SA, NT

11/2006 - 03/2007

Overland trip from Singapore through Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, China, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland to Germany.

11/2007 – 02/2008

Through India overland.