Veena Madhu

Address: 6 Alimar Court, Burwood, VIC, 3125

Email: vchallur96@gmail.com
Phone: 0426 940 964

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) June 2015 – Present

Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Majors: Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

Academic Projects:
- Final Year Project (July 2017 - Present): Ongoing project based
on developing a pre-impact fall-detection sensor for the elderly.
- 3rd Year Design project (July 2016 – November 2016): Robotics
project, involving the design and construction of an autonomous
stacking robot.

Completion: June 2018

Diploma of Engineering June 2014 – April 2015

Monash College, Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Achievements: Secured GPA of 3.667, received certificate of excellence for

Engineering Mobile Apps (ENG1003) and Physics A (MCD1200)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Summer Internship November 2017 – Present

Exaptec, Melbourne
Responsibilities: Member of the software development team. Responsible for the
planning, design, development and testing of Android applications to
develop smart solutions in service robotics.

Technology Bootcamp September 2017

Accenture, Melbourne
Responsibilities: Worked with a group of team members and mentors for a week and
developed innovative solutions to problems in real-life scenarios
faced using ground-breaking modern technology

Feet Program June 2017 – July 2017

(Females Excelling in Engineering and Technology)
Transurban, Melbourne
Responsibilities: Worked with a professional from Transurban’s business on site and
learn about real-world applications of engineering. Developed an
understanding of the systems and processes required to maintain
and keep roads and tunnels operational with the help of modern
technology.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Hackathon Participant April 2018
Unihack Mini Hackathon, Monash University
Responsibilities: Work with a team of students to design and develop an application.
Our application optimises routes when multiple addresses are
entered. This was developed using the Google Maps Directions API.
Achievements: Team won second place.

Volunteer Nov 2015 – Nov 2017

Monash Robogals
Responsibilities: Organise and conduct workshops for groups of children in libraries or
schools, demonstrate prototypes of robots in events such as
Engineers Australia Open Day
Achievements: Volunteer of the Month for September 2016

Volunteer Feb 2017 – Nov 2017

Engineers Without Borders
Responsibilities: Organise and conduct hands-on workshops for primary and
secondary school students in libraries or schools while promoting the
idea of humanitarian engineering.

Volunteer Feb 2017 – Aug 2017

Wholefoods Restaurant
Responsibilities: Food preparation and serving, taking orders, managing the cash
register and cleaning in the kitchen and café.

Secretary Jun 2016 – Apr 2017

Toastmasters Association, Chadstone Oaks
Responsibilities: Capture and distribute minutes from sessions to Association
members, maintain club files and records, handle club
correspondences, update club office list and actively participate in
club meetings

Ambassador Feb 2017 – Jun 2017

Engineering Ambassador Program
Responsibilities: Active participation in organising engineering related events during
orientation week, including faculty specific campus tours, information
sessions and workshops.
Volunteer for the Engineering Mentor Scheme, which involves
assisting a mentee in settling down at Monash.

Ambassador Feb 2017 – Jun 2017

Ask Me Program
Responsibilities: Help organise events during Orientation Week, answer any queries
that students have and conduct surveys for students during the mid-
semester period to help improve Monash services

Student Mentor Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

Monash College Mentor Program
Dedicated to helping new international students settle down smoothly at Monash
Responsibilities: Organised and promoted events via social media, assisted college
staff with organisation of orientation week, provided campus tours to
new students and resolved their queries throughout the semester

SKILLS SUMMARY

Computer skills:
 Developed proficiency in C, Javascript, Verilog, Matlab and R through programming
units in the course and applying them in projects.
 Developed skills in Android Studio through the Exaptec Summer Internship including
development in Java and user experience in XML.
 Developed skills and enhanced knowledge in Splunk, Machine Learning and Visual
Recognition through the Accenture Technology Bootcamp.

Communication skills:
 Public speaking developed through attending Toastmasters meetings and giving
speeches, and leading Robogals workshops.
 Interpersonal skills demonstrated by conducting workshops with Monash Robogals
and through customer service at Wholefoods Restaurant. Also strengthened through
networking with professionals during the Accenture Bootcamp and FEET Program.
 Written communication skills developed through recording meeting minutes as the
Secretary at Toastmasters.

Problem solving skills:

 Developed throughout the Exaptec Summer Internship by applying technical skills to
develop robotic solutions for clients, and troubleshooting issues that arose.
 Enjoys collaborative problem solving on creative ideas and new concepts using
logical and lateral thinking, as demonstrated through successful contributions in the
Accenture Technology Bootcamp.

Teamwork and collaboration skills:

 Strong teamwork skills demonstrated through high distinction grades in various
engineering group projects in Monash University.
 Demonstrated as part of the third year design project. A creative approach involving
strong collaboration in terms of planning, design and development activity was
required to construct the best design from the parts available.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

 Passionate about Indian Classical music. Vocalist for 15 years with experience of
singing in concerts on multiple occasions.
 Member of Mockingbards Acapella at Monash University. Very musically inclined,
enjoys playing the keyboard, guitar and violin.
 Enjoys creative craft work.

REFEREES

Gita Pendharkar Monique Lautee

Adjunct Research Associate President
Monash University Robogals Monash
gita.mpendharkar@gmail.com 0418 597 878
mlautee@gmail.com