Olivia Flower
About Olivia Flower
Olivia Flower is a Vacation Student at Arup in Sydney, with a background in mechatronics and physics from The Australian National University. She has experience in software development, project management, and renewable energy solutions.
Current Role at Arup
Olivia Flower is working as a Vacation Student at Arup since 2021. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she is gaining valuable industry experience. This role allows her to further develop her engineering and technical skills in a professional setting.
Work Experience in Engineering and Technology
Olivia Flower has a diverse work experience in engineering and technology. She worked at Conducive Technologies as a Software Developer in 2021 for four months in Sydney. Additionally, she was employed at Jacobs as an Undergraduate Engineer in Advanced Analysis and Testing from 2019 to 2021 in North Sydney. She also served as an Undergraduate Intern at RISKflo Associates Pty Ltd in Sydney and held multiple roles at The Australian National University, including as an Undergraduate Researcher in both 2018 and 2020, as well as an Academic Tutor.
Mechanical Team Lead at MTAA Super Solar Racing
While at MTAA Super Solar Racing, Olivia Flower designed the aerodynamic shell of a solar car, a key project during her tenure from 2018 to 2020. As the Mechanical Team Lead, this responsibility contributed to sparking her interest in aerospace design and showcased her skills in practical engineering and sustainable design.
Education and Academic Background
Olivia Flower completed her double degree at The Australian National University, attaining a Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) and a Bachelor of Science from 2017 to 2021. She studied Mechatronics/Physics, highlighting her strong foundation in both theoretical and applied sciences. She also completed her HSC at Mackellar Girls Campus, focusing on subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Extension 2 Mathematics, and Advanced English. Additionally, she attended the National Youth Science Forum from 2016 to 2017.
Research Projects and Academic Contributions
During her academic career at The Australian National University, Olivia Flower completed two research projects focused on renewable energy solutions and sustainable designs. These projects reflect her passion for environmentally sustainable engineering practices and have significantly contributed to her academic and professional development in this field.