Andrew Bollen has studied biomedical engineering at the University of Auckland and Auckland Grammar School. He has experience in product design, CAD, electronics, and programming. His skills include report writing, public speaking, and strong interpersonal skills developed through volunteer work. He has worked as an intern and on construction projects. Currently he volunteers with a youth program and is a board member. His referees include engineering professors and the chairman of the organization he volunteers with.

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