Daniel Aguinot
Rolleston,CAN
Summary
A Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering student in the final year at the University of Canterbury, bringing a diverse background and a solid engineering foundation. Recognised for efficiency, adaptability, and a passion for learning. The objective is to find opportunities to apply undergraduate skills for summer projects with a commitment to excellence and a readiness to contribute to achieve success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern - Heavy Vehicle Certifiers
Watson Mechanical Ltd.
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Stress and strain analysis on chassis, towbars, and load anchorages.
- Failure analysis
- Technical drawings
Boarding Supervisor
St. Bede's College
02.2024 - Current
- Weekend supervisor at a boarding school.
Summer Intern - Extrusion
A W Fraser Engineering
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Summer intern position in extrusion manufacturing bronze solutions, shipping to customers worldwide.
Hospitality Worker
The Antigua Boatsheds Cafe
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Worked in a fast-paced hospitality environment at a heritage building. Roles include front of house, food preparation and administration.
- Managed the boat and bike hire service. Provide safety guidelines and knowledge about Christchurch.
Labour Worker
Trade Assist
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Summer role assisting tradesmen. Improved skills with tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Biomedical Engineering
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ04.2025
High School Diploma -
St. Bede's College
Christchurch, NZ11.2019
Skills
- Advanced materials science and engineering
- MATLAB and Python
- CAD (SOLIDWORKS)
- Mechanical workshop training
- Mechanical Design
- Heat transfer and thermodynamics
Accomplishments & Leadership
- 2019 Fr. John Claude Colin Cup for "outstanding contribution to St. Bede's college"
- 2018 Run for a life fundraising effort to raise over $70k for Canteen
- St. Bede's College Prefect and House Captain
- Boarding School Prefect
- Represented Canterbury and Buller regions in age grade rugby
- Represented Canterbury and St. Bede's College in national sports tournaments
- Marist Youth leadership camp
- Coached a junior rugby team
Affiliations
- Member of University clubs such as the engineering society and UC BioMed. Participated in the 2021 Warman Design and Build competition St. Bede's Student Volunteer Organisation Involvement in sports such as rugby, basketball, touch, and waka ama Performed at the 2019 and 2018 Canterbury Polyfest
Timeline
Boarding Supervisor
St. Bede's College
02.2024 - Current
Summer Intern - Heavy Vehicle Certifiers
Watson Mechanical Ltd.
11.2023 - 03.2024
Summer Intern - Extrusion
A W Fraser Engineering
11.2021 - 02.2022
Hospitality Worker
The Antigua Boatsheds Cafe
02.2020 - 09.2023
Labour Worker
Trade Assist
12.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Biomedical Engineering
University of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
St. Bede's College
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