👨🏼🎓 Qualifications
BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (HONOURS), 2023
The University of Adelaide
Graduated First Class - GPA 6.2
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS), 2023
The University of Adelaide
Majored in Experimental & Theoretical Physics - GPA 6.2
🏆 Awards
RISING STAR AWARD, 2024
Swordfish Computing
For exceptional team and technical contributions, professionalism, and inspiring work ethic.
Andre joined Swordfish and our APOGEE project team in 2021. He quickly impressed while developing expertise in rocket motor design and software engineering, becoming a vital asset to the team. Even more impressive, he achieved this working part-time while completing a double degree in Mechanical Engineering and Physics with exceptional academic results. After graduating at the end of 2023, Andre transitioned to full-time where his career and achievements entered boost phase. Continuing with APOGEE, and working to high pressure deadlines, he devoted himself to making crucial contributions allowing the client to successfully deliver important rocket design optimisations. Andre then joined our Al team on the AIKIDO project, whilst continuing to support APOGEE. In short-time Andre made profound contributions to AIKIDO, taking the initiative to re-engineer the core system architecture to be more capable, flexible and robust. Andre's team orientated, proactive approach, and enthusiasm have driven innovation momentum and best practice everywhere he goes. Recognised by his colleagues as "The Machine" for his relentless work ethic, he consistently delivers with speed and quality, finding opportunity to implement new ideas that invite and deliver excellence. Andre's outstanding contributions, professionalism, commitment, and, most notably, his emergence as an Al engineer and a rocket scientist make him truly deserving of the Rising Star award.