Benny Liang

• Delivered one-on-one and small-group tutoring to students from primary through Year 13 in English, NCEA Maths (Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Geometry), and Physics
• Created personalised lesson plans tailored to individual students
• Improved student performance through targeted exam prep and conceptual breakdowns
• Maintained regular communication with parents and students to track progress and adapt strategies
• Developed strong interpersonal, time management, and instructional skills across multiple platforms and formats
• Independently managed scheduling, reporting, and client communication in freelance engagements

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• Designed and simulated a smart home system in TinkerCAD using an Arduino Uno, integrating various sensors, actuators, and electronic components to automate household functions
• Developed multiple systems, including lighting control, temperature regulation, automated blinds, and an automatic kettle triggered by sensor inputs (e.g., LDRs, TMP36) and user interaction
• Implemented key electronic components such as relays, transistors, LEDs, and flyback-protected diodes to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Demonstrated effective system design, component integration, and sensor-actuator interfacing

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• Designed and built a functional prototype vehicle for a mock Warman Project, using MDF and an Arduino Uno
• Involved automating the vehicle to collect two tennis balls and deposit them into a designated hole, meeting specific task constraints
• Integrated various electronic components—including DC motors, servos, sensors, and relays—to achieve controlled movement, ball collection, and precise dumping
• Demonstrated skills in mechanical design, electronics integration, Arduino programming, and problem-solving under project specifications

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Sokoban-style Box Pusher Game - C++ Puzzle Game (Year 1)

• Developed a puzzle game where players use inputs to push boxes onto designated goal tiles within a 2D grid
• Implemented logic programming for movement, combinations of different player states and win conditions using arrays, loops and conditions in C++

Image Filters - MATLAB (Year 1)

• Created several MATLAB functions that apply a filter, such as blur, invert, or greyscale, to images.
• Strengthened skills in MATLAB scripting and algorithmic thinking.
• Applied skills in RGB channel manipulation, matrix and array manipulation, modular design, and optimization

VEX Robot Control Systems (Year 2)

• Programmed VEX robots to navigate a course with line following, edge detection, and movement control using P and PI controllers
• Included logic programming to account for controller and robot issues (backlash, integrator windup, steady-state errors, etc.)
• Integrated sensor feedback and tuned controllers for real-time motor response

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• Cleaned dining room chairs, tables, floors and other surfaces regularly
• Cleared away dirty dishes from tables after the dishes were finished
• Took and processed orders accurately, communicated with kitchen staff, and ensured timely food delivery
• Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters
• Developed adaptability, multitasking, and problem-solving under pressure during peak service hours

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• Designed and constructed a custom TV stand and a study desk for chosen clients, using a combination of woodworking and metalworking techniques
• Used a range of tools and machinery, including band saws, drill presses, welding, sanding, and wood routers, etc
• Applied skills in measuring, material selection, surface finishing, fabrication, and use of CAD
• Applied safe workshop practices to cut, assemble, and produce materials correctly
• Gained experience in project planning and time management under real-time constraints