1. Curriculum Vitae
ANDREW BOLLEN
28 Ferryhill Rd
Epsom, Auckland 1023
Mobile: 0212102365
andrewbollen93@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-bollen/a0/b19/730
Education
University of Auckland
• 2012 – Engineering General, GPA 8.5
• 2013 -15 – Specialised in Biomedical Engineering
– Practical workshop experience course.
– Electives focus on instrumentation and medical device design.
Auckland Grammar School
• 2009 – Cambridge IGCSE Examinations
• 2010 – Cambridge AS Examinations
• 2011 – Cambridge A2 Examinations
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Awards and Achievements
• 2012 – Dean’s Honours List, University of Auckland – Engineering
• 2012 – Invitation to participate in the Accelerated Pathway programme
through BE(hons).
• 2011 – University Entrance Scholar at Auckland Grammar School with
Honours Board recognition (90.33% average across 6 CIE credits).
• 2011 – Prefect at Auckland Grammar School boarding hostel (Tibbs House).
• 2011 – Student leader at THE ROCK Christian group at school.
• 2010/11 – Received the top award in the Design and Technology department
after receiving a 100% grade in an extensive 2 year product design
project at AS and A2 level.
Key Skills
Specific Skills
• Product Design – 2 year product design project at AS/A2 Level at high school, summer
research scholarship (2014-15), and several self-directed design projects at university,
with a focus on medical devices.
• Computer Aided Design – Experience in Solidworks, Creo, and Altium Designer.
• Computer Aided Manufacture – CNC routing, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
• Electronics – Experience in circuit design, PCB design and manufacturing.
• Programming – Have experience in languages of MATLAB, C, R, LabView, Verilog.
• Regulatory Standards – Familiar with IEC 60601-1, ISO 80601-2-70, ISO 17510-2,
studied in relation to CPAP devices in particular, as part of 4th year research project.
• Report writing – Practice through a number of papers at the university.
• Research using a number of databases – Practice through university courses.
• Microsoft Office Products – Very competent with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Public Speaking – Developed through volunteering as Director at HOLYground camps.

2. General Skills and Attributes
• Strong interpersonal skills developed through many years of voluntary work with kids
and families from disadvantaged districts in the Whangarei region (mostly Maori).
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Competent and reliable to complete projects to the highest standard that I can.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about my field of study.
• Hardworking and thorough with excellent work ethic.
• Innovation and creativity developed through A Level product design course.
• Level-headed and calm under pressure.
• Inquisitive and questioning. Always looking to broaden and deepen my knowledge
base, especially in areas of technology and science.
• Excellent leadership skills, developed through volunteer activities, and university group
ventures.
Employment
• 2014 – 2015 Summer
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
o 10 week Summer Student Internship, designing a waterproof camera housing
for a soft tissues biomechanics project.
o Assisted in development of a diabetic foot imaging device, for measuring
perfusion
• 2012
Paul Erceg Building
o Worked as a building hand ‘labourer’ as work experience.
• 2012 – 2013
John Schreurs Building
o Worked as a building hand ‘labourer’ as work experience.
o Volunteered on many charity construction projects over the years under the
supervision of John and his team. Gained experience in a number of
disciplines, working with timber, electrics, plumbing, and gas fitting.
Volunteer Experience
• 2006 – Present
Whangarei’s Parua Bay, “HOLYground”, Northland Evangelical Movement
o Currently an active board member.
o Youth leader, working with kids from disadvantaged families in the Northland
region. Have led a team of approximately 20 young volunteers to provide
holiday programmes for these children (camp director).
o Numerous renovation projects onsite; the most significant being a 3 week
complete overhaul of the kitchen to bring it up to modern standards.
• 2014
Marine Reach NZ, “MV Pacific Hope”
o Refitting a 54m Japanese fishing vessel to be used as a Mercy Ship,
delivering free medical care and emergency relief to impoverished islands
around the Pacific, as a humanitarian project.
o Accumulation of 280 hours of volunteer work experience, between deck
labour, and skilled machine service within the engine room.

3. Extracurricular Activities
• Music
o Drumming (Played for several bands).
o Guitar
• Sport
o Snow Skiing
o Water sports (skiing and wakeboarding)
o Kayaking and fishing
o Tramping
o Mountain biking
o Tennis
• Church Activities
o Music
o Youth leader
• Building and renovations
Referees
• Prof. Poul Nielsen
– Senior lecturer, summer research internship (2014-15) supervisor (ABI),
and part 4 project supervisor (2015).
UNISERVICES HOUSE
Level 5, Room 439-511
70 Symonds ST
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
W: +64 9 923 8391
p.nielsen@auckland.ac.nz
LinkedIn
• Dr Bryan Ruddy
– Lecturer, mentor, and project supervisor (2015).
UNISERVICES HOUSE
Level 5, Room 439-519
70 Symonds ST
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
W: +64 9 923 2424
b.ruddy@auckland.ac.nz
LinkedIn
• Dr Neil Croucher
– Northland Evangelical Movement Chairman, co-volunteer at children’s camps.
300 Three Mile Bush Rd
Kamo, Whangarei 0185
M: +64 21 442047
neil.croucher@xtra.co.nz