Balaji Murugan
@balajimurugan1
Technical Officer at UNSW City Futures Research Centre, developing a Python pipeline for council development application data.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
At UNSW City Futures Research Centre, I developed a Python pipeline to extract, clean, and structure council development application data for geospatial and urban analytics research.
I also installed Linux Mint and integrated it with Kinect for an augmented reality sandbox, while supporting the technical operation of research labs and their interactive systems.
My mechanical engineering studies and interest in robotics have shaped my focus on wearable robots, exoskeletons, and soft robotics. I’m interested in applying my technical experience to robotics and mechanical design work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Officer
UNSW City Futures Research Centre
Aug 2026 - Present (3 months)
Worked as Technical Officer at UNSW City Futures Research Centre.
Technical/Laboratory Assistant
UNSW City Futures Research Centre
Oct 2024 - Aug 2026 (1 year 10 months)
• Manage and support day-to-day technical operations of research labs, maintenance of workstations, peripherals, and specialised devices for workshops and seminars.
• Installed Linux (Mint) and integrated with Kinect for an augmented reality sandbox setup
• CFRC project - Develop a Python pipeline for data extraction, data cleaning, and structured data storage of council development applications t
- Term 3, 2025: MECH9650 Micro and Biofluidics
- Term 1, 2026: MMAN3400 Mechanics of Solids 2
Arc Delegate & Community Outreach Executive
UNSW Yoga Club
Dec 2022 - Sep 2023 (9 months)
Worked as Arc Delegate & Community Outreach Executive at UNSW Yoga Club.
Executive Trainee - Supply Chain Management
Isuzu Motors India Private Limited
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)
- Responsible for creating/updating vendor codes, consolidating reports and tracking tooling agreement status.
- Developed new and existing relationships with suppliers.
- Monitored a critical supplier on-site for 2 weeks to ensure increased production output.
Secretary
SRM SAE Collegiate Club
May 2020 - May 2021 (1 year)
- Recruited members
- Mentored core committee & working committee members
Media and Creatives Co-Head
SRM SAE Collegiate Club
Aug 2019 - May 2020 (9 months)
- Designed posters and certificates for events
- Handled Instagram page of SAE club
- Coordinated in SAE ADC 2019 and SAE TDC 2019
- Organized SAEISS Student Convention Tier - 1 events
Intern
Verzeo
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020 (1 month)
Worked as Intern at Verzeo.
Working Committe
SRM SAE Collegiate Club
Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)
- Volunteered in club activities
- Assisted in organizing workshops and guest lectures
Inplant Trainee
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
Jun 2019 - Jun 2019 (0 months)
• Acquired insights on CMM technology and inspection tools and techniques.
• Exposure to industry work culture.
• Gained practical experience in industrial training
Inplant Trainee
Madras Engineering Industries Private Limited
Dec 2018 - Dec 2018 (0 months)
• Assisted in auditing and inspection.
• Developed deep understanding in manufacturing process of slack adjusters.
• Training involved with the department of quality assurance
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNSW
Master of Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering
2022 - 2025
SRM IST Chennai
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2017 - 2021
SAEINDIA SOUTHERN SECTION
Aero Design Challenge 2020
Aug 2020
Autodesk
AutoCAD Internship
Aug 2020
Udemy
2020 Complete Python Bootcamp
Jul 2020
Coursera
Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis
Jul 2020
Coursera
Intro to Digital Manufacturing with Fusion 360
Jul 2020
Coursera
AI for Everyone
Jun 2020
Coursera
Data Science Ethics
Jun 2020
Coursera
Digital Thread: Components
Jun 2020
Coursera
Intelligent Machining
Jun 2020
Coursera
Supply Chain Sourcing
Jun 2020
Udemy
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Mar 2020
Government of India
Automotive Service Technician Level 5
Feb 2020
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AustraliaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
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