Aidan Menzies
Brisbane,Queensland
Summary
Passionate electronic engineering student with a keen interest in microcontrollers, embedded systems, and automation. Experienced in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits. Proficient in firmware development for microcontrollers and adept at utilizing communication protocols like UART, SPI, and I2C. Skilled in signal processing with MATLAB and upcoming projects in PCB design using Altium Designer. Strong in testing, measuring, and troubleshooting circuits, with demonstrated proficiency in C, MATLAB, and expanding proficiency in Python for automation. Currently expanding knowledge in SCADA systems, including PLUs and RTUs
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Causal Employment
Multiple Employers
01.2018 - Current
- 5+ years working in a variety of casual employment roles including McDonald's cook, pool lifeguard, Block laying labourer for private block-laying and labourer contractors. Store assistant at Woolworth's group which consisted Improved overall customer experience through efficient inventory management, and personalized sales assistance.
- Replenishable Energy: Additional work consisted of assisting qualified Electricians/Foremen in planning and developing of solar system installation.
- Worked on solar installations in Cairns: Jonsson’s Farm Market, QLD Health Regional warehouse - Links Drive, QLD Police Forensics building, and also Atherton Metaland, Tolga.
Cook
McDonalds
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Casual employee at McDonalds Restaurant, Redlynch working four shifts a week, including late nights and early morning starts
- From January 2018 until present I have worked in the back area of the restaurant as a cook
- My duties as a cook include cooking restaurant meals, cleaning grills, food assembly table and workspace, kitchen wash up, preparing meals, and rearranging fresh product in the freezer and cold room.
Store Assistant
Woolworths Group
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through consistently delivering exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns, resulting in improved overall experience.
- Optimized store operations by maintaining precise inventory records and promptly restocking merchandise to ensure availability for customers.
- Facilitated sales growth by providing personalized assistance to customers, aiding in product selection, and offering insightful recommendations based on product knowledge and customer preferences.
Solar Trade Assistant
Replenishable Energy
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Work consisted of assisting qualified Electricians/Foremen in planning and developing job requirements, undertaking site inspections and measurements
- Other tasks included manual handling, placement and fixing of fitting rails, installing DC cabling on roofs, fitting solar panels, packing, and unloading of plant and equipment and miscellaneous workshop duties
- Some large projects that I worked on included solar installations in Cairns: Jonsson’s Farm Market, QLD Health Regional warehouse - Links Drive, QLD Police Forensics building, and also Atherton Metaland, Tolga.
Education
Redlynch State College
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Major in Electronic Engineering
Griffith University
Nathan, Brisbane, QLD10.2025
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Time Management and Planning
- Strong Independence as well as team work
- Fast learning and adaptability
- Eagerness to learn and strong work ethic
- Interpersonal relationships with fellow co-workers
- Performing tasks well under demanding conditions
Accomplishments
- Silver Medal in Male U13 Flags at QLD Youth Surf Life Saving Championships, North Burleigh SLSC, Gold Coast, March 2016
- Represented QLD Athletics Team at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney in April 2019 and placed 5th in the U17 800m
- Represented Australian Regional Athletics Team at the 2019 Oceania Championships in Townsville in the U18 400m, 800m and 1500m and 4 x 400m relay (silver medal placing)
- Selected in 2020 QLD Secondary School Athletics Merit Team
- Recipient of 2020 ADF Long Tan award at Redlynch State College
- Sports Captain of Cascades house at Redlynch State College 2020
Awards
- Surf Rescue Certificate
- Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Bronze Medallion
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
- Certified First Aid
- Qualified Pool Lifeguard
- QLD Blue Card
- QLD White Card
- Working at Heights
Volunteer Experience
Aug 2016 to Oct 2020, Volunteer Surf LifeSaver Cairns, Participated as a volunteer patrol member of the Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club. I undertook patrols once a month during the surf lifesaving season. I attained 115 career patrol hours. Duties included set up of patrol area, beach, and water safety, instructing and educating members of the public about beach conditions & potential hazards, radio communications with SLSQ and other beaches.
References
- Ian Rooke, Running Coach, 0400 011 465, ianrooke@tpg.com.au
- Rollo Sherriff, General Manager, 0417 384 965, rollo@repenergy.com.au
Timeline
Store Assistant
Woolworths Group
06.2023 - Current
Solar Trade Assistant
Replenishable Energy
11.2022 - 02.2023
Causal Employment
Multiple Employers
01.2018 - Current
Cook
McDonalds
01.2018 - 01.2021
Redlynch State College
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Major in Electronic Engineering
Griffith University
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