Ankush Sookram

Experience

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  Ezy Math Tutoring Pty Ltd

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  Mathematics Tutor

  A Sydney based company, now located throughout Australia, EzyMaths Tutoring is a specialist Mathematics tutor sourcing service. ● Prepared and delivered personalised lesson plans to facilitate student’s understanding and application of mathematical concepts.● Encouraged, supported, and challenged students to meet academic targets.● Corresponded regularly with parents regarding student’s performance.● Administered prep tests encompassing upcoming material to be included in graded tests. Show less

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  Blue Zone (Mauritius) Ltd.

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  Summer Intern

  Blue Zone (Mauritius) Ltd is the official distributor & service partner for Grundfos in Mauritius & the Indian Ocean region. Blue Zone (Mauritius) Ltd ensures the maintenance and replacement of Grundfos pumps in the Indian Ocean. ● Acquired hands-on experience in fields such as Domestic Hot Water Production Systems and Water pumping solutions.● Collaborated closely with on-site technicians to address water pumping related issues.● Performed field testing of water pumps and filled out field reports.● Assisted scheduled preventive maintenance inspections. Show less

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  Applied Micro and Nanotechnology Lab (AMNTL)

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Summer Research Intern

  ● Explored research problem by performing literature review.● Received laboratory inductions to gain knowledge of basic laboratory safety principles and practices.● Performed proof-of-concept experiments to gain better understanding.● Interpreted experimental data collected using ImageJ.● Redesigned data analysis procedure by implementing a macro and decreased processing time by 40%.● Offered the opportunity to undertake Bachelor project with AMNTL at the end of summer research. Show less

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  Applied Micro and Nanotechnology Lab (AMNTL)

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Assistant

  The Applied Micro and Nanotechnology Lab strives in the development of novel technologies driven by concrete applications.● Developed and tested a novel method of increasing the efficiency of SSAW (Standing Surface Acoustic Waves) based microfluidic devices on a bacteria microsensor.● Performed acoustic simulations using COMSOL to validate method.● Performed laboratory experiments using this novel method. A 10x increase in throughput was achieved at high flow rates. ● Collaborated with multidisciplinary specialists to research and develop solutions to address issues. Show less

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  MMH Engineering

  Aug 2022 - Mar 2024

  Graduate Mechanical Engineer

  MMH Engineering is a Engineering Consultancy, based in Mitcham, that provides a range of engineering and consultancy services specifically tailored for mining and bulk materials handling.● Successfully managed the overall development and coordination of 12 allocated projects.● Drafted engineering drawings used in design and construction.● Ensured works are compliant with relevant Australian Standards, statutory requirements and clientspecifications.● Performed high level stress analysis to detect non-conformances or inadequacies of materials handlingequipment.● Prepared Engineering reports by analysing and summarising trends and recommending actions toensure machines are operating within OEM parameters.● Assisted with performance and documentation of calculations under direct supervision of MMH seniorengineering personnel. Show less