Keanu Calo

Education

January 2019 — March 2023

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering — University of Cape Town

Graduated with honours. Earned distinctions in Python for Engineering, Embedded Systems, Fundamentals of Control, and Machine Element Design.

Graduating from the University of Cape Town, holding the degree certificate

March 2023 - Graduation day!

February 2023 — April 2023

Python Developer Industry Training

Brainnest

A short industry training programme in Python development.

Publication

Use of ResNet modelling for TIG weld feature digitization and correlation

Central Manufacturing Technology Institute

Trained a machine learning model to identify and classify weld defects in TIG welding, built in Python and MATLAB.

Professional Experience

August 2024 — Present · Perth, Western Australia

Engineer

Resources-WA

I work on techno-economic modelling, GIS analysis, and technical report writing for pre-feasibility studies across mining and infrastructure. Recent work includes the Black Swan Processing Plant Expansion, the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, and a high-voltage asset assessment for Perth Airport.

Black Swan Processing Plant Expansion Kalgoorlie Nickel Project Perth Airport HV Asset Assessment

Techno-economic modelling · GIS

Software

ArcGIS

March 2023 — June 2024 · Cape Town, South Africa

Junior Design Engineer

Ener-G-Africa

I researched, designed, and developed new products, working closely with technicians to keep them manufacturable and easy to assemble. I contributed to commissioning a biomass pellet plant, producing 45 W solar panels, and manufacturing fuel-efficient cookstoves.

Biomass pellet plant commissioning 45 W solar panels Fuel-efficient cookstoves

Software Fusion 360 Inventor

June 2022 — July 2022 · Cape Town, South Africa

Intern Engineer

Simera Sense

I ran shock testing on optical payloads for small satellites using specialised test equipment, and built tools in Python, VBA, and C to automate how shock test data was processed and visualised.

Software Python VBA C

Passion Projects

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How it works

Learned Skills

Product design

Taking a product from research and concept through CAD to something a technician can assemble.

Hardware prototyping

Sensor electronics, enclosures, and bring-up , building devices that survive being used.

Mobile application development

Building and shipping an app end to end, including device pairing and live data over Bluetooth Low Energy.

Web development

Small, fast front ends — this site among them.

Data and performance analysis

Turning raw sensor and test data into actionable insights: processing, scoring, and visualisation.

Brand and go-to-market experimentation

Naming, identity, and small commercial tests to find out whether anyone wants the thing before building more of it.

Photography

All shot on my FujiFilm X-T4 with a 50mm lense

Sport

I've had a crack at surfing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and rugby, but I'm best with a barbell. The sport of Olympic Weightlifting is my current focus

Representation

Represented Western Australia at the 2025 Australian National Weightlifting Championship

2025 · State representation

The Weightlifting Western Australia squad on the competition platform, grouped around a loaded barbell

Weightlifting Western Australia — state team

Keanu in a Weightlifting Western Australia singlet, chalked up, with two teammates after lifting

ME, MY TEAMMATE, AND OUR COACH

KEANU