Profile
Cara O'Brien
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Primary: Scoil Éinne, Secondary: Coláiste Chroí Mhuire, An Spidéal, College: Trinity College Dublin.
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Qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
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Work History:
Hewlett Packard Galway.
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Current Job:
Student
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About Me: 23 year old Masters student in Trinity College. I'm trying to develop a new robot to help children in hospitals.
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My Work: Masters student - my project is focused on developing a robot that can help children in hospitals.
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The robot I am trying to develop is a companion for children that have to go into hospitals. The robot needs to be able to keep them company and help the kids to stay calm during their stay in the hospital. It can breathe, stay warm and light up in case the kids are afraid of the dark.
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My Typical Day: I work in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering building in Trinity.
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What I'd do with the money: I would use it to buy a 3D printer for a school.
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My Interview
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What's the best thing you've done in your career?
Develop a robot for children in schools.
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
My dad - he told me to do engineering because it was a great subject where you could create in a practical and useful way.
What was your favourite subject at school?
History
What did you want to be after you left school?
An engineer
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Once or twice...a week...
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
A lawyer, I think law is an extremely interesting career. There is never a right or wrong answer, completely different to engineering!
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
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