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Thy Nguyen

Darwin,Australia

Summary

Final-year Electrical Engineering student focused on sustainable energy and automation. Seeking opportunities in the energy sector to apply skills in power systems modeling, PLC programming, and data analysis, with a particular interest in renewable energy and grid optimization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Support Tutor

Kumon Millner Education Center
Darwin, Australia
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Provided individualized tutoring in Math and English for students aged 5–15, focusing on building their confidence and academic skills.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet each student's unique learning style, leading to measurable improvements in student performance.
  • Assisted in creating a structured learning environment that helped students develop better study habits.

Support Engineer

Microgrid Testing Facility
East Arm, Australia
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Supported the real-time monitoring and control of microgrid systems, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Programmed PLCs to automate energy management processes, improving system efficiency.
  • Assisted in designing and optimizing HMI systems, improving user interaction with system data.
  • Identified and troubleshooted technical issues in microgrid components, contributing to better integration of renewable energy sources.

Engineering Intern

PowerWater Corp.
Hudson Creek, Australia
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted system analysis and fault simulation using PowerFactory, improving the grid's dynamic modeling.
  • Developed Python scripts to automate routine data extraction, reducing reporting time and increasing accuracy.
  • Supported the real-time control of grid operations, including coordination during outage responses.
  • Contributed to the development of tools for fault detection, enhancing the overall reliability of the network.
  • Gained hands-on experience in SCADA systems and protection coordination, helping to optimize operational planning.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical And Electronics

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Northern Territory
09-2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • PLC programming, ladder logic
  • PowerFactory
  • Data handling
  • Python, VBA programming
  • System analysis

References

Mohanad Musa (PowerWater Corp, Hudson Creek, Berrimah, Northern Territory) 

  • Email: Mohanad.Musa@powerwater.com.au

Professor Mario Palendeng (Microgrid Testing Facility, East Arm, Northern Territory). 

  • Email: mario.palendeng@powerwater.com.au

Timeline

Engineering Intern

PowerWater Corp.
07.2023 - Current

Support Engineer

Microgrid Testing Facility
04.2023 - 07.2023

Academic Support Tutor

Kumon Millner Education Center
01.2021 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical And Electronics

Charles Darwin University
Thy Nguyen