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John Forbes

John Forbes

Trainee Mechatronics Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder at Stokastia

  • Education

    • University of Technology, Sydney

      2003 - 2010
      Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

      Activities and Societies: UTS United Nations Society, UTS Red Cross Society, UTS PhotoSoc Photography Society, Electronic Gamers Guild

    • University of Technology, Sydney

      2011 - 2014
      Master of Engineering Management Engineering Management

    • University of Technology, Sydney

      2003 - 2010
      Diploma in Engineering Practice

    • The Australian National University

      2016 - 2020
      Master of Computing Artificial Intelligence

  • Experience

    • Centennial Coal

      Jul 2005 - Dec 2005
      Trainee Mechatronics Engineer

      Assisted electrical and mechanical engineers in their work. Developed theoretical and practical engineering technical skills. Audited conveyor belt systems, and other plant for safety and maintenance purposes.

    • University of Technology Sydney

      Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
      Paid Peer Networker

      Recruited Peer Networkers. Performed general administrative tasks.

    • University of Technology Sydney

      Jan 2009 - Jul 2009
      Clinical Simulation Technician

      Worked autonomously and responsibly, using technical, communication, and problem solving skills to maintain, operate and develop medical simulation devices for the University.

    • TestLogistics

      Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
      Associate Test Consultant

      Tested, analysed, and assessed software systems. Reported results of tests, analysis and assessments. Clients included Westpac, CommSec, University of Sydney

    • Silcar Communications

      Feb 2011 - Oct 2013

      Led an innovative team developing systems to maximise productivity and profitability, particularly with respect to the passive fibre optic network project. Managed projects to ensure completion against client and contractual requirements, time and cost constraints. Assisted senior Engineers, scheduled work to be completed according to project deadlines by liaising with field staff, negotiating with clients, and levelling resources. Innovated to streamline reporting processes and project administrative work.

      • Fibre Network Design Engineer

        Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

      • Graduate Engineer

        Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

    • Thiess

      Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
      Software Engineer (Geospatial Information Systems)

      Innovated and developed systems to improve Thiess' productivity and profitability.

    • FMITKU Technologies

      Jul 2014 - Apr 2015
      Founder

      Developed intelligent agent to provide real time decision & design support to designers of infrastructure networks.

    • Thiess

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Technical Business Analyst

    • Harth Technologies

      Sept 2015 - Nov 2015
      Founder

      Built website http://harth.io. Integrated prototyped scheduling code into mithril.js user interface. Tested and reviewed code of peers.

    • UNSW Canberra

      Mar 2018 - Mar 2023
      Software Engineer

      Develop software to support researchers from the school of engineering and information technology.

    • The Australian National University

      Mar 2018 - Nov 2018
      Tutor

    • The Hacker Exchange

      Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
      Student Delegate

    • Stokastia

      Mar 2023 - now
      Founder

      Applied Artificial Intelligence consultancy.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John Forbes
      Silcar Bright Ideas Award for Technical Innovation Silcar Communications Oct 2012 Awarded for Technical Innovation.
    • Awarded to John Forbes
      Member of the Year Award UTS Union 2006 For outstanding efforts devoted to the UTS United Nations Society, awarded on the basis of demonstrated commitment to the aims of the society as well as other significant contributions to the effectiveness of the UTS Student Union.
    • Awarded to John Forbes
      Member of the Year Award UTS Union 2005 For outstanding efforts devoted to the UTS United Nations Society, awarded on the basis of demonstrated commitment to the aims of the society as well as other significant contributions to the effectiveness of the UTS Student Union.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • University Liaison Officer

      Issued by UNICEF Australia on Jan 2007
      UNICEF AustraliaAssociated with John Forbes