Philipp Senn

Philipp senn

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Engineer Military Systems at Insitec MIS

  • Education

    • Bionics institute

      2012 - 2015
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) engineering

      Thesis title: Peripheral nerve stimulation for treatment of chronic neuropathic painDeveloped a portable neural stimulator with wireless control for short-term clinical trials.Designed and investigated a novel focussing technique for the electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves leading to findings about design principles for more selective stimulation systems.

    • Gymnasium muttenz, switzerland

      1998 - 2001
      Matura type c, mathematics and sciences
    • Eidgenössische technische hochschule zürich

      2003 - 2009
      Master of science eth electrical engineering and information technology

      Focus areas: power electronics, electrical drive systems, information systems, micro and nanosystems, biomedical engineering

    • University of melbourne

      2010 - 2015
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) engineering

      Thesis title: Peripheral nerve stimulation for treatment of chronic neuropathic painDeveloped a portable neural stimulator with wireless control for short-term clinical trials.Designed and investigated a novel focussing technique for the electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves leading to findings about design principles for more selective stimulation systems.

  • Experience

    • Qiagen instruments ag

      Jan 2008 - Jul 2008
      Internship

      Evaluated different stepper motor drive modules for application in fully automated DNA purification systems for medical diagnostic laboratories.Developed a controller for assembly tests of mechatronic building blocks used in production department.

    • Sse eventtechnik gmbh

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
      Sound and lighting technician

      Installed temporary sound, lighting, multimedia and electrical power systems.Liaised with clients to provide technical support and incident response.Planned and rolled out an electronic rental management system streamlining the quoting, ordering and invoicing processes.

    • Bionics institute

      Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
      Research engineer

      Developed electronics and firmware of a customised research device for the electrical stimulation of the nervous system, which is currently part of an ongoing research program.Managed in vivo testing of an implantable stimulation system developed in collaboration with academic and commercial partners for an innovation challenge.Coordinated reporting of in vivo testing to the challenge sponsor, GlaxoSmithKline.

    • Avt australia

      Jul 2016 - Feb 2022

      Responsible for technology development at AVT Australia.Overseeing mechanical, electronics, software, controls systems and machine learning engineering groups with more than 20 engineers as direct and indirect reports.Successful delivery of multiple gimbal development projects. Team leader of the electronics engineering team.

      • Chief Technology Officer

        Feb 2020 - Feb 2022
      • Senior Electronics Engineer

        Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
      • Senior Electrical Engineer (at UAV Vision)

        May 2017 - Dec 2018
      • Electrical Engineer (at UAV Vision)

        Jul 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Electro optic systems

      Feb 2022 - Sept 2022
      Optical sensor portfolio manager

      Responsible for planning and setup of new electro-optical sensor development centre in Melbourne.Recruited core engineering team for centre establishment.

    • Insitec pty ltd

      Dec 2022 - Jul 2023
      Engineering manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered professional engineer

      Business licensing authority victoria
      Apr 2023
    • Certified interconnect designer (cid)

      Ipc-association connecting electronics industries
      Jul 2018
    • Certified interconnect designer - advanced (cid+)

      Ipc-association connecting electronics industries
      Mar 2019
    • Laser safety officer (level 1)

      Unsw canberra
      Oct 2019
    • Dante certification level 3

      Audinate
      May 2025
    • Certified systems engineering professional (csep)

      Incose
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • National engineering register

      Engineers australia
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Chartered professional engineer

      Engineers australia
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Search and Rescue Skipper

      Issued by Australian Volunteer Coast Guard on Apr 2017
      Australian Volunteer Coast GuardAssociated with Philipp Senn
    • Vice Captain IT - Victoria Squadron

      Issued by Australian Volunteer Coast Guard on Jul 2015
      Australian Volunteer Coast GuardAssociated with Philipp Senn
    • Search and Rescue Crew

      Issued by Australian Volunteer Coast Guard on Oct 2010
      Australian Volunteer Coast GuardAssociated with Philipp Senn
    • Event Centre Coordinator, Massive Murray Paddle

      Issued by YMCA Victoria on Jan 2011
      YMCA VictoriaAssociated with Philipp Senn
    • Committee member/secretary

      Issued by Turnverein Hellikon on Jan 2000
      Turnverein HellikonAssociated with Philipp Senn