UNIVERSITY PROJECTS
RadBot
3rd Year Group Project
Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
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The project aim was to design, manufacture and deliver an autonomous radioactive contamination detection system for use in the university nuclear laboratory.
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This system automated the manual process of sweeping the floor for contaminants.
Embedded C Calculator
3nd Year Project
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
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I developed code to interface the Tiva LaunchPad with a keypad and LCD to make a calculator.
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It can execute floating-point calculations and perform multiple operand calculations with correct operator precedence.
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The calculator circuit was first simulated in TINA-v12 to test the code, then it was deployed to the hardware using the Keil IDE and the logic analyser was used to check timing.
C++ Arcade Game
2nd Year Project
Feb 2020 - Jun 2020
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I developed a C++ game for a custom gamepad that uses the NXP K6F development board.
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The game was based on the 1981 arcade game Defender and was programmed from scratch.
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With the gamepad having a Nokia phone screen of 84x48 pixels I had to be very creative with the artwork and implementation.
FPGA 4x4 Multiplier
2nd Year Project
May 2020 - Jun 2020
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Programmed a 4x4 bit multiplier on an FPGA development board.
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I wrote Verilog code that converts binary numbers into Binary-coded Decimal (BCD), which is a digital encoding method for decimal numbers in which each digit is represented by its own binary sequence.
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Then I programmed each binary sequence to its respected seven-segment display and used the switches on the board as one-bit inputs.
RC Buggy
1st Year Group Project
Feb 2019 - May 2019
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As part of a team of five, we built a remote-controlled motorised buggy.
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My role was to program an Arduino so the buggy could be controlled remotely, solder the H-bridge and design the group poster.
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The RC buggy successfully made it around the test track, coming 2nd in the time trial competition.
SIDE PROJECTS
Datsun 280z Restoration
Classic Car Restoration Project
Jun 2020 - Present
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I have undertaken a restoration project of a 1976 Datsun 280z. I spent weeks planning and researching to make sure I could source parts.
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I learned how to completely strip the car, rebuild the engine and put it all back together, whilst filming the whole process.
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I prepared detailed parts listings/costings and worked to earn funds to pay for the project.
Mechanical Keyboard
Custom Keyboard Project
Dec 2019 - Nov 2020
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I wanted a new mechanical keyboard but rather than just buy I went down the rabbit hole of building one.
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Using the advice from the r/MechanicalKeyboard Reddit page I spent months deciding on my PCB, switches and keycaps.
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Then I spent hours soldering components to the keyboard PCB and modifying to switches to achieve all the Click and None of the Clack.
3D Printer
Building a Creality Ender-3 printer
Sep 2019 - Present
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To learn more about additive manufacturing and continue to improve my CAD skills, I bought a 3D printer.
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This project has allowed me to become a 3D printing contractor through my course society.
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Can print hard to find replacement parts for my car restoration.
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I have added many aftermarket upgrades including a new mainboard, wireless printing, a dual drive extruder and an auto bed levelling sensor, which will all help to improve print quality.
Website Development
Pilates Instructor Website and Booking System
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
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During lockdown, I liaised with a Pilates instructor to design a website and booking system to enable online teaching.
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I learned website development from scratch and gain industry knowledge to communicate successfully with the client.
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This role included solving technical problems for customers and providing advertising advice to grow the business.
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This has led to me being recommended to design websites for other instructors.
Custom PC
Gaming Computer Build
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
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Rather than buy a new PC I decided to build my own.
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This saved me a lot of money and will give me the option to upgrade parts it in the future.
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Through learning how PCs worked this inspired me to become an electronic engineer.
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I also built PCs for my friends with customised parts to suit their requirements.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Rolls-Royce
Defence Summer Intern
Bristol
Working with the Future Programmes New Concepts Team:
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Develop concepts for future Rolls-Royce products in the space domain.
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Used systems engineering to define requirements and industry level tools for cost estimation.
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Improved my understanding of gas turbines.
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Represented the company at STEM and networking events.
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
ZF Friedrichshafen
Work Experience
Shirley
Working with the Quality and Production Support team:
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Designed a torque angle signal simulator box to identify problems with ECUs in power steering motors using an Infineon development board.
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Assisted with harsh environmental testing on motor ECUs and used root cause analysis to diagnose faults.
Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
M-TEC Engineering Projects
Work Experience
Coventry
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Developed an understanding of additive manufacturing and CATIA v5.
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Achieved the industrial cadet gold award by presenting my project.
Aug 2018 - Aug 2018