Summary
Jarod Lam is a software engineer based in Melbourne with 11 years of experience blending mechatronics, robotics and full-stack backend development. He has led small teams at Deloitte building real-time digital twin microservices for large-scale transport simulation using Python, Julia and geospatial tooling, and now contributes to software engineering at ANZ. His background in mechatronics and hands-on projects—from semi-autonomous water vehicles and IoT research to VR simulation with Unreal Engine—gives him a rare cross-domain fluency in hardware, algorithms and production systems. Academically he graduated with high distinction in Mechatronics (GPA 6.8/7.0) and has strong language skills from a Mandarin program in Qingdao, reflecting adaptability in technical and multicultural environments. Colleagues rely on him for pragmatic algorithm design, geospatial problem-solving, and mentoring small teams to deliver impactful features.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
START QUT Program, High Distinction, START QUT Program, High Distinction at QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Mechatronics, GPA 6.8/7.0, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Mechatronics, GPA 6.8/7.0 at Queensland University of Technology
OP2 (ATAR 98.85), OP2 (ATAR 98.85) at Redeemer Lutheran College
Mandarin Language Program, Semester average 93.6%, Mandarin Language Program, Semester average 93.6% at Qingdao University
Cambodia Humanitarian Design Summit, Humanitarian Engineering, Cambodia Humanitarian Design Summit, Humanitarian Engineering at Engineers Without Borders Australia