Joseph Fiddes - GradIEAust

Master of Mechatronics Engineering graduate from the University of Melbourne.

Tertiary Education

Master of Mechatronics Engineering (The University of Melbourne) (2023-2024)

My Weighted Average Mark for this course was 74.368.

Developed skills in many engineering disciplines, including (but not limited to) electrical, mechanical and software engineering, through the use of theoretical and practical projects. Skills include machine learning, controller design, automation, CAD, and use of microcontrollers.

Bachelor of Science (The University of Melbourne) (2019-2022)

My Weighted Average Mark for this course was 79.150

Major in Mechatronics Engineering.

Diploma in Music (The University of Melbourne) (2019-2022)

My Weighted Average Mark for this course was 84.167

Engineering

Software Engineering Intern at CSIRO (July-October 2023)

I was creating an inter-process visualisation program between CSIRO's Workspace and Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5, in order to facilitate high quality rendering of scientific data.

Skills

In descending order of fluency, I can code in:

Python
MATLAB
C/C++
Java
PHP

Programs I've created:

Maze Mayhem - Rocket Rumble: (click here to check it out)

'Maze Mayhem - Rocket Rumble' is a video game based on the premise of controlling two separate games at once.

I've also written a program that takes MIDI drumkit inputs and converts them to keypresses, allowing me to control my computer using an electric drumkit.

I've also converted CT scans into a rough 3D model of my own brain.

I am also skilled with Microsoft Excel, and have created spreadsheets with macros utilising VBA. For example, I created a program in excel which calculates the number of university credits I earned for groups of university subjects, ensuring I did not enrol in the incorrect amount of subjects within a particular category.

I have some experience working with the game engines Unity and Unreal. I have also made frequent use of Git.

I recently took a short course in PCB design with KiCad. Additionally, I am experienced with CAD software - SolidWorks in particular.

Website

The website you are currently browsing was built from scratch, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and SQL. Whenever the page is visited, it automatically sends an API request to YouTube in order to update the videos in the side panel to the most recent.

Music

Pianist at Fairway Bayside Age Care (2019-2023)

I played piano once a fortnight at Fairway Bayside Age Care. This job required required the ability to learn new material quickly, as well as adapt on the fly to performance situations.

Percussionist with Melbourne Youth Orchestra (2019-2022)

I played percussion in the Melbourne Youth Orchestra. Percussion set-ups are often complex, and rehearsal time was limited. This role required quick-thinking and leadership skills.

Keyboard player with The Brewers (2021-current)

I play keys with ‘The Brewers’, a local blues band known for ‘full-bodied blues’.

Personal Interests

My two main interests are music and technology. I have created a few short musical compositions, as well as some IT projects.

Pieces I've written:

Thursday Afternoon Meditations: (click here to listen)

Piece on the Theme of Struggle: (click here to listen)