John Cave
London,Camden
Summary
1st Year purpose-driven Electronic & Electrical Engineering (BEng) student at UCL with international experience in the tech metropolises of Tokyo and Hong Kong. I am dedicated to advancing robotics as a catalyst for global efficiency and positive social change, viewing electrical innovation as a critical tool for building a cleaner, brighter future. My technical foundation spans the full hardware-software lifecycle, including CAD design, rapid prototyping, and the implementation of microcontrollers and configurable neural networks. With a proven track record of solving complex problems in embedded systems and a commitment to high-standard design, I am eager to contribute to cutting-edge robotics teams that prioritize innovation with a sense of purpose.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior Project Manager
UCL Fleming Society
London, Camden
2025.12 - Current
- I help to run the "ProjectX" workshop for sixth form students building small robots using microcontrollers, sensors, and 3D printing.
- I actively plan workshops involving soldering, CAD, PCB design, and other Electronic and Electrical Engineering skills relevant to the discipline to help provide support to 1st and 2nd Year students.
- This has helped me to become confident in leading, as well as working on a team where I am learning from those around me.
Combat Robotics Team Member
UCL Combat Robotics
London, Camden
2025.12 - Current
- I design combat robots to compete in the Bristol-Battle-Bots Plastic Antweight Division (with a strict 150g limit)
- This has led me to acquire skills in custom PCB design and for designing and operating motor control systems that utilise RF communication systems.
- It has also given me the opportunity to go in greater depth to apply what I am learning in my course, namely in designing H-bridge PCBs and also in prototyping circuit designs and testing components with lab equipment.
Summer R&D Intern
Edge Impulse
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2024.08 - 2024.08
- I conducted product research on potential collaborators with Edge Impulse
- I used Edge Impulse's development platform, "Edge Impulse AI", to train a neural network useable on a mobile device that functions as an accelerometer. I also worked on an object detection system using this platform.
- This experience overall gave me an understanding of how LLMs are built and also what products they can be used in.
Community Volunteer
Youth With A Mission
Hong Kong, Chai Wan
2023.10 - 2023.10
- I worked with the NGO called Youth With A Mission (YWAM), in which I helped to provide food packages for minimum wage workers in difficult financial situations living in Chai Wan. This was an opportunity for me to work as a team and give back to the community that I love.
Student Representative
UCL
London , Camden
2025.09 - Current
- I hold the position of Student Rep for my 1st Year cohort in the Electronic and Electrical Engineering department
- I work with 2 other student reps to be a bridge between the students and professors to provide feedback and implement changes to better the student experience.
- This has given me the patience to work in a team and with younger students, as well as having given me the opportunity to teach things as I learn them, giving me the ability to perform under tight time conditions.
Education
BEng - Electronic & Electrical Engineering
University College London (UCL)
London 2025.09 -
A-Levels -
Kellett, The British International School in Hong Kong
Hong Kong 2023.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- CAD
- CAM
- 3D Printing
- Microcontrollers
- Circuit Design
- Foundational Knowledge in Control Theory
- C/C
- MATLAB
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
- Self-driven
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Japanese
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Junior Project Manager
UCL Fleming Society
2025.12 - Current
Combat Robotics Team Member
UCL Combat Robotics
2025.12 - Current
Student Representative
UCL
2025.09 - Current
BEng - Electronic & Electrical Engineering
University College London (UCL)
2025.09 -
Summer R&D Intern
Edge Impulse
2024.08 - 2024.08
Community Volunteer
Youth With A Mission
2023.10 - 2023.10
A-Levels -
Kellett, The British International School in Hong Kong
2023.09 - 2025.06