Lucas Bubner
Software Engineer • Degree Apprentice
About
Highly motivated software developer and STEM advocate, nationally recognised at the 2023 AIIA iAwards. As a captain of a FIRST® robotics club, I led technical projects and mentored peers with a clear vision, strong communication skills, and a commitment to collaboration, accountability, and resilience, promoting STEM in rural Australia. Passionate about robotics, web/game development, and software engineering, I create innovative solutions to real-world problems while expanding my technical expertise.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) (Apprenticeship)
Adelaide UniversityICT30120: Certificate III in Information Technology
Academy of Interactive EntertainmentSouth Australian Certificate of Education
Murray Bridge High SchoolYear 8, 9 & 12 Dux, Year 10 & 11 A+, Barker Shield recipient, raw ATAR: 98.75
Professional Experience & Skills
OnsiteDegree Apprentice
Software Engineer
OnsiteWork Experience
Subsidiary Web Developer
Enhanced the frontend of a Shopify store, improving user experience and sales. Developed Fusion 360 CAD animations to showcase products.
Skills & Achievements
FIRST® Robotics Leadership
4-year captain of a 15-member FIRST® Tech Challenge robotics club, mentoring peers and growing participation.
Led five teams (two in 2023, three in 2024) to the Australia Championship in Sydney, placing 8th nationally.
Dean’s List Finalist recognised for leadership, advocacy, and STEM impact across FIRST®.
STEM Advocacy & Community Engagement
Presented technical projects to iAwards judges, FIRST® robotics panels, and industry professionals.
Secured funding by presenting to Rotary Club ($4,000 for student travel) and Masonic Charities ($20,000 for regional robotics expansion).
Technical Capabilities
Programming Languages
Java
Kotlin
Python
C#
TypeScript & JavaScript
HTML/CSS
Jinja
LaTeX
Software Frameworks & Tools
React
Next.js
Tailwind
Firebase
Vercel
Flask
Unity
Systems
Linux
Git
FTC
Event management systems (RoboRegistry)
Open-source robotics library (BunyipsLib)
Problem Solving & Innovation
Analytical Thinking & Troubleshooting
Strong problem-solving skills in software debugging, robotics, and system optimisation.
Ability to diagnose challenges and implement efficient, scalable solutions.
Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Self-driven learner, staying ahead in emerging technologies and best practices.
Quick to adapt to new challenges, applying technical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Conflict Resolution & Composure
Maintains composure under pressure, effectively resolving disputes and ensuring smooth collaboration in challenging situations.
Personal Attributes
Innovative & Analytical Problem Solver
Develops creative, effective solutions to complex technical challenges, with strong skills in refactoring, optimisation, and scalable system design.
Self-Motivated & Adaptable Learner
Dedicated to continuous skill development, staying ahead in emerging technologies, and applying knowledge to diverse real-world scenarios.
Organised & Collaborative Leader
Balances academic excellence with intensive personal programming schedules, mentors teams, drives STEM outreach, and fosters effective teamwork.
Key Projects
A free & open-source powerful FIRST® Tech Challenge framework & library. Solo-developed 25,000 lines of code with over 1100 commits.
An automated registry for recording FIRST® scrimmage attendance. Deployed at Science Alive! in 2023 by the SA Student Robotics Club (RoboRoos).
A custom chess variant which involves fusing pieces. Culminated over 1900 search impressions and 260 clicks through Google Search.
Educational Unity app to visualise Bézier curves construction. Designed in Unity as a specialist mathematics supplement.
3D rouge-lite tower defense game with 5 levels, 4 weapons, and 5 enemies. Designed in Unity as an independent AIE project.
An app to dynamically visualise the distance between a user and a lightning strike using the speed of sound calculated by local weather.
