Nicholas Krause
Skills & Experience
Skills 
- Embedded programming (w/CCS)
- PCB development and design (w/Altium)
- Digital signal processing
- Computer Vision (w/OpenCV)
- Arduino programming
- Maintaining and creating version control (w/Git repositories)
- Wireless and IoT networking (w/Zigbee protocol
- Emulator realisation (w/Simulink)
- Android development (w/Android Studio)
- Poster and magazine editing and development(w/Adobe Illustrator)
- Mathematical analysis (w/Matlab, Python)
- Control system design
Programming Languages (Proficiency)
Experience
- Managing Experience (2 years Approx.) - I was an RA for a year during my study, capable of responsible supervision for around 20 individuals. I was also the Marketing Manager for a volunteering robotics club on campus (UC Robotics [could link it here]), responsible for social media posts and merchandise design and manufacture.
- Python Programming (3 years Approx.) - I have completed a multitude of projects that incorporated or were entirely made possible through Python (2 and 3) programming. Some of the more recent and/or interesting projects can be found in the projects page on this site.
- C/C++ Programming (2 years Approx.) - Similar to Python, I have also had a fair bit of experience programming a variety of projects and tasks through the use of C and the more object orientated C++. Several of these projects can be found on the projects page.
- Web development - The only real experience I have from a profession stand point is some basic back end development in C#, my main experience I have derived has been from making this very website. Everything on this website was created or designed by me using HTML5, CSS3, and a bit of Javascript.
- Object Orientated programming - As well as C++, I have has some experience with Java and a small amount of C# developing an Android App to detect and track Bluetooth LE beacons. This experience and knowledge I have found to be very useful and transferable to learning new OOP languages.
- Electrical Circuit and PCB Design (Approx 2 years) - A cornerstone of Mechatronics design and builds are using Printed Circuit Boards(PCBs) and developing sound electrical circuits to interact with sensors and actuators. Being able to design PCBs and circuits to achieve goals dramatically increases the complexity and applicability of control systems in the real-world. I have designed a few PCBs, some more complex than others, but what is important is that I have also been taught some of the intricacies that need to be considered when designing PCBs to both increase their chance of long term success and also their ability to change in the future.
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LaTeX Word Processing - As a side project for me, in my final year I decided to become proficient with LaTeX and add a new avenue that I could use for presentation in documents. Its been fairly fun, and while its unnecessary it has given me another opportunity to learn a unique language and take more pride in my work and reports.
- Microsoft Office (6+ years Approx.) - Although seemingly unimportant, experience which is sometimes overlooked is word processing and presentation in the workplace. But having spent over 6 years using various application from Microsoft Office I can comfortably assume I am proficient at using them and, more importantly, proficient at finding a solution to any problem I may have when using them.
Attributes
- Hard working
- Diligent
- Adaptable
- Managing & Organising
- Enthusiastic
- Creative
- Critical Thinking
Hobbies & Interests
- Hiking
- Video Games
- Reading
- Rubik's Cube
- Volunteering
- Drawing
- Digital Design