
Kevin Choi

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About me
Mechanical Engineer / USYD '23 / KAIST 25'
Education

University of Sydney
2019 - 2023Bachelor of Engineering - BE Mechanical Engineering First Class Honours- Major in Material Science and Engineering- Demonstrating expertise in component design and conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations- Section Lead of the Formula SAE team at Sydney Motorsport

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
2023 - 2025Master's degree Mechanical Engineering- Member of the Innovative Design Optimization Laboratory- Successfully completed the KAIST Global Entrepreneurship Summer School 2023- Current interest in topology optimisation and additive manufacturing
Experience

Sydney Motorsport
Aug 2019 - Jan 2022- Section Lead of Ancillary Systems- Utilise SolidWorks to design various components for the Formula SAE car- Employ different machinery to manufacture components for the F-SAE car- Engage in regular meetings with team members and teaching staff to ensure effective communication- Provide guidance and instruction to junior team members on the subject of vehicle ergonomics - Acquire knowledge and skills from experienced engineers within the team- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the F-SAE regulations- Strengthen proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) through utilisation of SolidWorks software- Actively took part in the FSAE-A Competition of 2019
Section Lead - ergonomics
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022Junior Engineer
Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

UniLodge
Dec 2019 - Aug 2022Residential Advisor- Communicate with residents and address their concerns or issues in a prompt and satisfactory manner- Provide assistance to residents and other staff members outside of regular reception hours- Take the lead in organising and implementing community spirit programs (CSP)- Acquire valuable working experience within the hospitality industry, gaining practical knowledge and skills in customer service and guest relations

Sydney Tramway Museum
Dec 2021 - Feb 2022Mechanical Engineering Intern- Restoration and maintenance of heritage tramways- Develop a comprehensive conservation management plan for the preservation of heritage tramways- Transferring paper documented electrical staff instrument to CAD format- Create and implement a project plan to ensure efficient execution of restoration and maintenance activities.- Collaborate with the asset owner, professionals, tradespeople, and volunteers to achieve project objectives through effective teamwork.

Breville | Sage
Mar 2022 - Jul 2022Mechanical Engineering Intern- Testing and validation of small electrical appliances to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards- Utilise FEA simulation to assess the performance and behavior of the appliances- Engage in prototyping and concept validation activities to refine and validate design concepts- Presented a potential improvement of the water pump/ PCB housing component to the Head of Engineering

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023KAIST - Silicon Valley Global Entrepreneurship Summer School 2023The KAIST Global Entrepreneurship Summer School fostered collaborations with prestigious institutions such as Stanford (Stanford Technology Venture Program), UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, and KOTRA at Silicon Valley.- Networked with numerous individuals including KAIST MBA students, KAIST alumni, mentors, and venture capitalists (VCs).- Developed and introduced Snoov, a sleep aid device aimed at providing a medication-free solution to treat insomnia.- Received an invitation to present Snoov again at the KSEA UKC 2023 event, held in Dallas, Texas. Show less

Foothill College
Jun 2023 - Jun 2023"Let's play AI+Tech" Guest Speaker- Creating and delivering an engaging presentation on the topic of AI- Developing a worksheet that uses Chat GPT and DALL-E for students to create their own unique fairy tale stories- Discussions with students to explore ethical considerations and encourage critical thinking, and societal impact of AI usage- Appearance in the Palo Alto local newspaper, showcasing the innovative approach to teaching AI to young learners and promoting the program's impact
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Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)
Aug 2023 - Aug 2023UKC 2023 Idea Pitch Competition Participant- Networked with numerous individuals in the startup scene- Presented the startup idea 'Snoov'- Strengthened bonds between engineers in America and Korea
Licenses & Certifications

Standard Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid® Australia
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kevin ChoiKSEA UKC 2023 Idea Pitch Competition - 3rd place - Aug 2023
- Awarded to Kevin ChoiKAIST GESS IR Deck Pitch Competition - 1st place KAIST Jun 2023
Languages
- enEnglish
- chChinese
- koKorean
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