Hi, I'm Kevin Yu 👋
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Honours) · UniSC Year 3
Third-year Electrical & Electronic Engineering student based in South East Queensland. Combining high academic performance with hands-on component-level circuit design and diagnostics experience.
- 🎓 Top Academic Standing @ UniSC (GPA 6.05 / 7.00) — Distinction Average (First-Class Honours level) with 9+ High Distinctions (HD) in core math, DSP, and electronics; Mechanical Engineering Minor.
- 🔬 Micro-Soldering & Hardware Diagnostics — Personal laboratory equipped for 45X optical inspection, component-level board diagnostics, and trace reconstruction.
- ⚡ Embedded Systems & Power Electronics Hardware — Custom PCB design in Altium/EDA, STM32 firmware, 180V DC-DC boost converters, 180W ATX DC-UPS, and 300W MOSFET electronic loads with closed-loop PID.
- 💼 5+ Years Practical Tech Experience — Hands-on background spanning IT helpdesk, enterprise networking (Cisco/Fortinet), and customer device repairs.
- 🚗 Australian Open Driver's License (Manual) & Own Vehicle — Manual transmission qualified with own transport; based in North Lakes / Mango Hill, QLD, and fully mobile across South East Queensland.
My Lab & Diagnostic Tools
I setup a personal hardware laboratory equipped with professional bench instruments for component-level diagnostics, circuit testing, and micro-soldering.
Industrial Microscope
Continuous optical zoom enabling precision component-level SMT micro-soldering and reconstruction.
Digital Oscilloscope
Real-time visualization of digital clock integrity, voltage rail startup timing sequences, and transient noise ripple under dynamic load.
Logic Analyzer
Dive into digital bus monitoring for I2C, SPI, and other protocols to debug communication stalls and timing mismatches.
Applied Engineering Projects
Beyond the engineering theory on the book. Dive into real-world challenges and come up with practical solutions.
STM32 IoT Nixie Tube Clock (180V Boost DC-DC)
STM32-based retro Nixie tube clock utilizing QS-30 tubes and custom 180V DC-DC boost circuitry. Features built-in microphone acoustic threshold wake-up to conserve tube lifespan, DS3231 RTC coin-cell backup, Wi-Fi NTP time synchronization, smartphone settings, and custom 3D printed enclosure.
ATX Specification DC UPS (180W Computer Backup)
ATX standard-compliant DC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for desktop computers. Delivers up to 180W output with glitchless zero-latency battery cutover, high-precision 3-rail power monitoring, multi-level safety protections, and USB PC management software.
300W MOSFET Electronic Load
Active 4-MOSFET electronic load instrument supporting up to 300W continuous thermal dissipation. Features fast closed-loop PID current regulation, dynamic transient load step testing, a 3.5-inch LVGL embedded GUI, USB PC host software communication, and intelligent thermal management.
RigolScope-Webview: Oscilloscope Precision Current Meter
Oscilloscope-based high-precision current measurement system utilizing a custom sampling PCB with INA190A1 amplification, digitized via Rigol DS1152E oscilloscope, and connected to a PC host webview GUI with adjustable timebases, measurement ranges, and trigger currents.
Education & Academic Excellence
Strong analytical grounding backed by top-tier academic results (GPA 6.05 / 7.00) and dual engineering qualifications.
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours)
Exceptional academic record: Cumulative GPA of 6.05 / 7.00 (Distinction Average / First-Class Honours standing) across 3 years of rigorous study.
Consistently awarded High Distinctions (HD) in core electronics, mathematical modeling, and DSP, demonstrating deep analytical ability.
Combined with a Minor in Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics, Robotics, Mechanical Design) and active outreach as a UniSC STEM Presenter.
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Foundational engineering diploma coursework covering analog and digital electronic systems, circuit analysis, and electrical power.
Comprehensive practical workshop training in industrial wiring, machine safety, and PCB fabrication.
Work & Campus Experience
Hands-on technical background across hardware diagnostics, university STEM outreach, and network administration.
Customer Service & Hardware Technician
Delivered component-level hardware diagnostics and precision SMD soldering repairs on customer devices.
Translated complex technical faults into clear, approachable explanations for everyday clients.
Prioritized walk-in repair intake and maintained efficient turnaround times.
STEM Presenter
Presented interactive robotics, circuit design, and coding demonstrations for Queensland school students.
Fostered interest in engineering disciplines through approachable and hands-on experiments.
Senior IT Helpdesk Specialist (Level 1 & 2)
Provided hardware, networking, and operating system troubleshooting for regional enterprise users.
Maintained server room patch panels and network switches; authored standardized technical troubleshooting SOPs.
Network Engineer
Configured and deployed Cisco and Fortinet enterprise routers, switches, and access points.
Executed structured cabling, rack installations, and CCTV system integrations at client facilities.
Get in Touch
Actively seeking Undergraduate EE Internships and graduate engineering opportunities across Queensland.