Experience
AI & Cybersecurity Engineer
Defence Science and Technology Agency · Internship
Apr 2026 — present · 6 mos · On-site
Current role, spanning applied AI and cybersecurity engineering.
Engineering Internship
- Undertaking a year-long engineering internship with DSTA as part of the DSTA Scholarship.
- Working across projects spanning artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with specific technical details omitted due to confidentiality.
- Contributing across the engineering lifecycle, from development and testing to deployment and continued product improvement.
Product Delivery & Client Collaboration
- Shipped an engineering product for operational use by clients.
- Presented technical work and project progress to the department director and other stakeholders.
- Worked closely with clients to gather feedback, understand evolving requirements, and continually improve the product.
- Translated client needs into practical engineering improvements while balancing usability, reliability, and technical constraints.