Alan O'Donnell

Experience

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  UCD Formula Student (UCDFS)

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Mechanical Engineer

  * Worked on the design team for the suspension system for the EV.* Performed simulations & calculations to back up the design.* Spoke on behalf of the suspension team at FS UK, Silverstone 22 at the design event.

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  Digital Grove Studios

  Jan 2022 - now

  Head Programmer

  * Co-Founder & Head Programmer of Digital Grove Studios LLC.* Developing a multiplayer replicated RPG in Unreal Engine.* Partnering with the Nursing School at UCD to develop an empathy training module to teach nursing students how to handle patients mental health & well being.

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  MNMT

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Research Assistant

  * Research assistant at MNMT, Centre of micro & Nano Manufacturing Technology*Designed and performed experiments to develop new manufacturing techniques.

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  UCDFS-AI

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2023

  Team Lead

  *Founded Formula Student AI team at UCD.*Taught students the basics in python & ROS

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  UCD Innovation Academy

  May 2023 - now

  Educational Explorer

  * Assisting emerging technology workshops.* Software Development.* Design Client Work* Manage Client Projects* Operate 3D Printers, Vacuum Formers & Laser Cutter

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  UCD Formula Student (UCDFS)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Simulation Engineer

  * Managing Communications Sub Team * Developing Communications Systems* CAN Bus* Creating a simulation enviorment for the EV in simulink

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  UCD Access and Lifelong Learning (ALL)

  Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Access Leader

    Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  • UCD Student Partner

    Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
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  EirSpace

  Oct 2023 - now

  R&D Engineer Thrust Vector Control Team Lead

  • Research And Development Engineer

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Thrust Vector Control Lead

    Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
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  Orgo

  Aug 2024 - now

  Co-Founder & CTO

  Orgo is a new solution for teaching & understanding organic chemistry.