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Lachlan Carboon

Lachlan Carboon

Summer Tech Live Project Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechatronics Engineer | Engineer on Roo-ver (Lunar Rover) | Space Technology Enthusiast

  • Education

    • Galen Catholic College

      2015 - 2020

    • Deakin University

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor's degree Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  • Experience

    • GOTAFE and Jewellers Coworking Wangaratta

      Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
      Summer Tech Live Project Intern

      Was selected as part of Summer tech Live to intern ship at Wangaratta GOTAFE and Jewellers Coworking

    • Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      National Questacon Invention Convention

      I was selected out of 24 students across Australia to attend the National Questacon Invention Convention. Spent two weeks learning about research, designing and prototyping. I prototyped an idea for a TV remote control for the elderly and presented it at the invention convention showcase

    • National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
      National Youth Science Forum

      I was selected to attend a 2 week STEM summer program at ANU as part of the National Youth Science Forum and was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wangaratta.

    • Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
      Innovation Ambassador at the National Questacon Invention Convention.

      In 2020 I was invited to return to the National Questacon Invention Convention as a innovation Ambassador to help mentor the new students in the program

    • ROVing Intelligence

      Dec 2020 - Feb 2023
      Intern/ROV pilot

    • Ascend

      Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
      Telemetry Lead / Mechatronics engineer

      I've joined Team Ascend at Deakin University to design and build a solar car for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

    • VEX Robotics

      Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
      Alumni

      re-joined the VEX robotics team as an Alumni for EduTech 2024

    • Deakin Competitive Robotics

      Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
      Chief Technology Officer

      Co-founder and CTO of the Deakin Competitive Robotics Club. This role includes organising robotic events such as the International Warmna Competition, Bi-pedal Walking Robotics, Combat Robotics

    • Lunar Outpost

      Mar 2024 - now

      Lunar Outpost Oceania is the co-lead of the ELO2 Constrium which is developing prototype lunar rovers for the Australian Space Agencies Moon to Mars Trailblazar mission. Looking to send Australia's first lunar rover to the moon in 2027

      • Mechatronics Engineer

        Jan 2025 - now

      • Engineer Intern

        Mar 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Working with Children Check

      Working with Children Check

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      Hult Prize 3rd runnerup Hult Prize Foundation Mar 2024 The Hult Prize is an annual competition for ideas for solving pressing social issues, such as food security, water access, energy, and education. Named for Bertil Hult, the prize is awarded to college students, and has been referred to as the "Nobel Prize for students"
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      National Emergency Medal CFA 2022 Awarded for sustained and significant service during a declared nationally significant emergency. Received award for volunteer fire fighting during the 2020-2021 bushfires.
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      Wiiner - SPARK Deakin Startup Competition SPARK Deakin Sep 2021 Winner of the 2021 Deakin Startup Competition from the student stream.
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      Wangaratta Youth Citizen of the Year Wangaratta Council Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award Galen Catholic College Dec 2020 This award will recognise recipients’ science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value the Navy, Army and Air Force place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities within Defence
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association Award 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion RSL 2020 I was award the 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association Award for Outstanding contribution and commitment to citizenship
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      Lions Youth of the Year Lions Club of Wangaratta 2019 In 2019 I was the Lions Club of Wangaratta Club Final Winner for the Lions Youth of the Year
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      Start Up Shake Up Pitchfest: People's Choice Award Start Up Shake up 2019 Was awarded the People's choice award at the 2019 Start Up Shake Up Pitchfest in Benalla
    • Awarded to Lachlan Carboon
      VEX Robotics World Championships Service Award VEX Robotics 2018 While representing Australia at the 2018 VEX Robotics World Championships in Kentucky USA my team was award the service award

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Engineering Advisory board Member

      Issued by Deakin University on Jan 2024
      Deakin UniversityAssociated with Lachlan Carboon

    • Volunteer Firefighter

      Issued by Country Fire Authority (CFA) on Jan 2018
      Country Fire Authority (CFA)Associated with Lachlan Carboon

    • Mentor and Organisation

      Issued by Wangaratta Robotics Club on Jan 2019
      Wangaratta Robotics ClubAssociated with Lachlan Carboon

    • Mentor

      Issued by DTAC Robotics & Coding Holiday Program on Jan 2018
      DTAC Robotics & Coding Holiday ProgramAssociated with Lachlan Carboon