My name is Brandon, and this is just a place for me to share my thoughts and learnings.
I tend to jump between various topics of interest, and I’ve realised that I need a way to stay consistent. The true purpose here is to provide myself with a space to share the things I am currently learning.
I am interested in machine learning, optimisation theory, and anything related to data and decision science, so you will find the majority of my posts will relate to one of these topics.
Work / Education
Experience
        Data Analyst
Monash University
        
      Monash University
Planning and Performance, Faculty of Arts
      2023 – Present
    
        Research Assistant
Deakin University
        
      Deakin University
Machine Learning for Decision Support Group
      2023 – Present
    Education
        Bachelor of Data Science
Deakin University
        
      Deakin University
Weighted Average Mark: 94
      2022 – 2026
    
        Diploma of Business
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
      
      Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
2020 – 2021
    Awards
        Undergraduate Second Year Cloud Award
Deakin University
        
      Deakin University
Highest Achieving Second Year (Cloud Cohort)
      2024
    
        ADR 2024 Summer Project Prize
Deakin University
        
      Deakin University
Automated question prompt generation using LLMs
      2024
    
        Dean's Professional Individual Excellence Award
Monash University
        
      Monash University
Individual Award for Exceptional Performance
      2024
    
        Dean's Professional Team Excellence Award
Monash University
        
      Monash University
Team Award for Exceptional Performance
      2024
    
        Visual Question Answering (VQA) Challenge
Deakin University
        
      Deakin University
First place for having the highest scoring model.
      2023