John Saul

Undergraduate Intern @ Telstra | Electrical Engineering/Computer Science @ UNSW

Zetland, New South Wales, Australia

About

Experience

  • Network Engineering Intern at Telstra
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Automating the analysis of customer complaints, integrated with network performance data, to best determine how to improve coverage and throughput. Analysing traffic and geospatial data to prioritise site upgrades for 2027. Developing software to process mobile sessions across Australia, enabling the early detection of underperforming sites based on abnormal throughput patterns.

  • Lab Demonstrator at UNSW Computer Science and Engineering
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Tutoring and running labs for • ELEC3117: Electrical Engineering Design • ELEC3114: Control Systems • DPST1081: Electrical Circuit Fundamentals • DESN1000 + DPST1071: Intro to Engineering Design and Innovation

  • Software Developer at CSIRO
    Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 · 4 mos

    Developed a full-stack, capstone project platform for benchmarking epistasis detection algorithms. Worked in a team to implement both a CLI and GUI capable of running in an automated pipeline, with robust error handling, all within a Dockerised container for seamless deployment.

  • UNSW Redback Racing (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • LV Power Distribution Co-Manager
      Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for low-voltage power distribution in our first hybrid autonomous vehicle, including designing and manufacturing PCBs for its Power Distribution Module and test boards.

    • ECU Project Manager
      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Leading the production of ECU firmware for Redback Racing's RB23 EV racecar, ranked best in Australia for the 2023 season. Primarily responsible for programming its Electronic Control Unit, implementing features such as launch control and regenerative braking, alongside debugging its low voltage system, and calibrating much of its networking system.

    • Embedded Systems Engineer
      Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 · 10 mos

      Part of the manufacturing team for Redback Racing’s first dynamic electric vehicle, alongside competing in the yearly Formula SAE competition in Melbourne. Primarily focussed on constructing the car’s wiring harness and interfacing with its numerous sensors.

  • ELSOC UNSW (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
    • Academics Director
      Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Industry Coordinator
      Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 · 9 mos