I am an Electronic Engineer and Software Developer currently working at Nidec Drives. Originally from the U.S.A., I came to U.K. as a dual citizen and earned a Masters of Engineering from the University of Nottingham with a Thesis focused on using Machine Learning to develop an automated predator detection and deterrent system.
Aedan McHale
Graduate Engineer | MEng Electical and Electronic Engineering
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Skills
Software Engineering
- Azure DevOps
- C#
- SQLite
- AI & Machine Learning
- GitHub
- Powershell
- Python
- Qt Framework
- WPF / WinForms
Embedded Firmware Development
- Arduino
- C++
- C
- Assembly
- MicroPython
- Performance Profiling
- Automated Testing
- CMake
Written Communication and Documentation
- CSS
- Doxygen
- HTML
- LaTeX
- Markdown
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Photoshop
- After Effects
Industrial Automation
- CoDeSys
- FieldBus
- IEC Structured Text
- IronPython
- PLCs
- TIA Portal
- TwinCAT
- Variable Speed Drives
Extended Languages
- Autohotkey
- Batch
- Go
- JavaScript
- MatLab
- Perl
- Ruby
- Typescript
Personal
- Quick Learner
- Critical Thinker
- Problem Solver
- Adaptable
- Resiliant
Work Experience (2)
Oct 2023
- Oct 2025
Graduate Engineer
Gained experience in a wide range of technical fields, and skills in communicating complex systems to multidisciplinary teams, management, and end users.
Debugged and resolved customer issues in EtherNet/IP modules, then enhanced the automated testing framework to address both current and potential issues
Developed new features and optimized code for the user keypad interface
Conducted research and delivered a presentation on the PROFIDrive fieldbus protocol and performed competitor product analysis
Tested the thermal capability of high-power modules to ensure reliability and developed thermal models using Siemens Flotherm for comparison
Created comprehensive documentation and proposed a solution for GitHub software distribution
Designed visualizations in CoDeSys and TwinCAT environments for a SoftMotion interface
Jun 2021
- Oct 2023
Undergraduate Engineer
Summer work placements between university terms, focusing on digital design and power electronics, putting university learning into practice.
Created an automated Double Pulse Testing system, using an STM-Nucleo development board, and a custom C# WPF PC Application
Designed a mobile app user experience for NFC communications training
Created an Azure development repository with Git versioning and extended documentation
Projects (3)
Personal Website
Mar 2024
- Current
- Django
- Python
- SQLite
- HTML
- CSS
File Operations Tool
Sep 2024
- Jan 2025
- Python
- Qt
- UI/UX
Custom Regex Tool
Feb 2024
- Current
- C++
- C
- Regex
Education (1)
2019
- 2023
MEng - IET Accredited Masters in Engineering
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Nottingham
- Thesis Project: Machine Learning Predator Deterrent System
- Group project: Low Power Vehicle Monitoring System
- Group project: Doppler Speed Gun
- Embedded computing
- Advanced computational engineering
- HDL for programmable devices
- Analogue electronics
- Advanced engineering mathematics
- IT infrastructure and cybersecurity
- Advanced Control
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Awards
2019
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Highest Rank in American Scouting
Interests
Outdoorsmanship
- Hiking
- Camping
Concert Band
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
Gardening
- Lazy Gardening
- Rewilding
Travel
- City Breaks
- Road Trips
Film and Cinema
- SFX Lover
- Historic Cinema
Cooking
- Meal Prepping
- Technical Meals