Network Outdoor Lighting Control
Working on outdoor lighting control through network-based systems, combining technical setup, control logic, and infrastructure planning.
Network Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Hi, I'm Charlie Ivin
Aspiring Mechanical / Computing Engineer
Student at The Cottesloe School with a growing focus on engineering, networks, infrastructure, digital systems, and practical technical work. Interested in building meaningful projects across mechanical, computing, surveillance, lighting control, and connected environments.
About
My modern portfolio built around technical interests, practical work, leadership, and future engineering ambitions.
Charlie Ivin
Aspiring engineer with interests spanning computing, mechanical systems, networking, CCTV, digital operations, and technical problem-solving.
Education
The Cottesloe School | 2022 - 2027
Building technical skills through practical work.
I am currently pursuing secondary education at The Cottesloe School and working toward graduation in 2027. My interests sit at the intersection of engineering, computing, connected systems, and digital infrastructure.
I am especially interested in networks, infrastructure, surveillance systems, lighting control, and practical technical projects that have real-world use.
I am motivated to keep developing technical expertise, gain more hands-on experience, and contribute to projects that combine creativity, reliability, and useful engineering.
Experience
Leadership, digital operations, and technical interests that continue to shape my development.
TCS Thumbs Up Friday Baker & Digital Lead
I help oversee the preparation of over 200 baked items each week to promote positivity and celebrate achievements within the school community. Additionally, I manage the digital operations, including website updates, register management, photography, and media editing to maintain a strong, engaging presence.
Secondary Education
Building skills across engineering, computing, infrastructure, and digital systems while preparing for future technical study and project work.
Projects
A selection of projects showing my interest in systems, servers, networks, and connected technical environments.
Managing Chungas World Game Server
Managing and maintaining a game server environment with an interest in uptime, community systems, and connected tools such as Discord integrations.
Game Server
Discord API
PiHole Network Ad Blocking
Built and configured a Pi-hole based ad-blocking setup to improve network control, filtering, and day-to-day usability across connected devices.
Pi-hole
Network Filtering
Home Network
Building My Home's Network Rack
Planned and built a home network rack with a focus on structure, reliability, CCTV integration, and organised infrastructure.
Hikvision CCTV
Network Rack
Infrastructure
Licenses & Certification
Formal training and certifications connected to my technical interests.
CCA: Drone And Model Aircraft Online Training
Issued by: UK Civil Aviation Authority
Issued: August 2023
Expires: August 2028
Skills
Core areas I am building experience in through study, experimentation, and practical projects.
IP Cameras
CCTV
UniFi Network
Hikvision
Network Lighting Control
Game Servers
Discord API
Pi-hole
Digital Operations
Media Editing
Hikvision CCTV
Network Racks
Data Cables
Photography
Kitchen Management
Event Organisation
Contact
I am interested in opportunities, collaborations, and projects related to engineering, computing, networks, and technical systems.