Junior Engineer & Builder
practical systems, messy experiments, clear results.
I build hardware and software to solve real problems. Below are select case studies that show how I scope problems, iterate fast, and ship results.
Projects & Experiments
High-Voltage Tesla Coil (EPQ)
An A-Grade EPQ project inspired by Electroboom. Designed and built a functional Tesla coil, learning a lot about high-voltage electronics and resonant transformers (and how not to shock myself).
Autonomous Micromouse Robot
Led a team to build a maze-solving robot from scratch. I was responsible for hardware assembly, hand-soldering the custom circuit board, and debugging the C++ control software on an Arduino platform.
Full-Stack To-Do List App
A classic SWE project to sharpen core skills. Built a simple web app with a Python/Flask backend, a SQLite database for storage, and a clean HTML/CSS frontend. Managed with Git.
"The Phoenix Forge" YouTube Channel
My upcoming passion project. A channel dedicated to the chaotic, authentic, and entertaining process of engineering, inspired by creators like Michael Reeves and Styropyro. Documenting my builds, my failures, and what I learn along the way.
Corporate Encryption Bug Fix
During my IT placement, I independently diagnosed and resolved a persistent Bitlocker encryption bug that had plagued the office for months, restoring full functionality to new employee machines.
Next Project: [WIP]
Always tinkering. My next software project will explore [e.g., Data Analysis with Python and Pandas] to sharpen my data skills. Check back soon for updates!
My Toolkit
Languages
- Python
- C++
- SQL
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
Tools & Software
- Git & GitHub
- Linux & CLI
- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- MATLAB
Electronics
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- Soldering
- Circuit Prototyping
- Multimeters & Scopes
Concepts
- OOP
- Control Systems
- CI/CD Principles
- Agile Methodologies
- Problem-Solving
About Me
My name is Michael, and I'm an engineer who learns by doing. After completing two years of my engineering degree and earning a DipHE, I realized my true passion wasn't just in the theory, but in the chaotic, hands-on process of building, breaking, and fixing things.
This inspired me to take a strategic industrial year—what I call my "Project Phoenix"—to fully immerse myself in practical engineering. I'm inspired by creators like Michael Reeves, Electroboom, and Styropyro, who show that engineering can be as entertaining as it is educational. I believe the best lessons come from spectacular failures and the resilience to try again.
This portfolio is the logbook of that journey. It's a collection of my software projects, my electronic experiments, and the story of a year spent building a stronger, more experienced engineer from the ground up.
Get In Touch
I'm currently seeking a full-time role in the tech or engineering sector. If you have an opportunity, or just want to talk about chaotic inventions, my inbox is always open.
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