Flynn Saunder

A timed, auger-driven dog feeder built for my VCE Systems Engineering SAT, using Fusion 360, 3D printing, Arduino and a timber frame.

A tennis shot-tagging app for the Bendigo Tennis Club, taken from client interviews and an SRS through to a built and user-tested VB.NET program for my VCE Software Development SAT.

Elected to lead a 14-person, six-portfolio committee at an incorporated student society serving 315 resident college students. Alongside the President, oversaw a wide range of high-attendance events and programs spanning sports, wellbeing, fortnightly functions, the annual Ball, culture, and design & communications. Secured and managed sponsorships with partners including Red Bull Australia, co-authored the society's first five-year strategic plan, and negotiated an MOU with College administration formalising the society's autonomy and partnership.

One of 120+ students building the fastest human-powered vehicle in Australia for the Victorian HPV Series, working within a 40-member chassis and drivetrain sub-team. Designed and CAD-modelled an adjustable bottom bracket for the team's first recumbent trike and authored the supporting design reports, before stepping back from the team to take up the MCSS vice presidency.

Front-of-house and service experience across fine dining and casual hospitality venues in Bendigo. Holds a current RSA certification.

Worked under the Head of Analytics and Strategy on data collection, tagging and analysis for match strategy.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Mechanical Engineering.

Victorian Certificate of Education, ATAR 93.40. Dux in VCE Physics and VCE Systems Engineering. House Captain in Year 12 after several years in student representative council roles, helping plan and lead college events, assemblies and sports days.

Awarded for science and mathematics achievement, recognising STEM expertise valued across the Navy, Army and Air Force.

Selected for the University of Melbourne's academic enrichment program for high-achieving secondary students.

Selected for the NYSF Year 12 Summer Program, a competitive summer school for students pursuing careers in science and engineering.

Project-managed the "Bendigo 2040" exhibit at the Bendigo Discovery Centre, leading a team to build an interactive augmented-reality model of a sustainable future for the city, and represented high-achieving STEM students at industry and community events.

Selected as an official Ballkid for the 2022 Australian Open after multiple weeks of training, including the Junior Finals and a fourth-round night session on Rod Laver Arena.

Worked with a committee of peers, the Principal, Catering Manager and Head Chef to improve the dining experience for residents.