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Ruidi Zhao

Carlton,VIC

Summary

A passionate electrical and electronic engineering graduate with industry experiences in analysing renewable energy sources. Possess the analytical abilities and technical skills necessary for engineering innovative designs and applications. Solid understanding of electrical engineering theory, industry-standard circuit design, testing tools and data processing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Engineer

Top Rail Services Pty Ltd
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Contributed to designing and developing EV charging hardware (AC and DC) and modular energy storage systems (ESS) for industrial, commercial, and off-grid applications.
  • Performed electrical simulations using MATLAB and other engineering tools to optimise system efficiency and reliability.
  • Supported testing, maintenance, and commissioning of charging infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Prepared technical documentation, schematics, and client reports to support project delivery.

Mentor

Melbourne University Engineering Students' Club (MUESC)
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Supported first-year engineering students in transitioning to university by providing academic advice, career insights, and general guidance.
  • Facilitated networking and social events organised by MUESC, helping students build connections with peers, senior students, and industry professionals.
  • Collaborated with other mentors and society committee members to deliver workshops on study strategies, project teamwork, and professional development.

Graduate Researcher

The University of Melbourne
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Analysed variable renewable energy sources for integration in the National Electricity Market
  • Monitored 5 databases to keep track of all energy company inventory
  • Conducted analysis to address various groups of data leading to trends of usages of 3 different types of renewable energy in Australia
  • Developed strong data analysis skills, as well as good coding skills by using Excel, Matlab, Python and MySQL

Programmer

Capital Normal University
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Designed a Java Maze Game with team of 4 and performed systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control use of computer systems software as a systems programmer
  • Compiled and wrote documentation of program development and subsequent revisions; inserted comments in the coded instructions so others could understand the program
  • Corrected errors by making changes and rechecking the program to ensure the desired results were produced

Graduate Researcher

The University of Melbourne
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Researched and designed stroke therapy robot, focusing on the rehabilitation of upper limb function
  • Planned to build a touch screen user interface to support, move, and allow or restrict movement dependent on the therapy and patients' needs

Education

Master of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The University of Melbourne
07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Melbourne
12.2017

Skills

  • Software Programming Languages and Tools: C, Java, Python, MySQL, MATLAB, LT Spice, Altium Design, LaTex
  • Hardware Description Language: Verilog
  • Microsoft Office skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Timeline

Graduate Engineer

Top Rail Services Pty Ltd
07.2024 - 07.2025

Mentor

Melbourne University Engineering Students' Club (MUESC)
08.2022 - 11.2023

Graduate Researcher

The University of Melbourne
07.2019 - 07.2020

Programmer

Capital Normal University
11.2018 - 02.2019

Graduate Researcher

The University of Melbourne
02.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Melbourne

Master of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The University of Melbourne
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