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Powering the Edges of Queensland: A Look at Ergon’s Isolated Networks
Reflection

Powering the Edges of Queensland: A Look at Ergon’s Isolated Networks

I’ve been reading more lately about how electricity is supplied to Queensland’s most remote communities, and the deeper I dig,…

05/10/202505/10/2025
BESS Long-Duration Storage: Key Takeaways from the EESA Seminar
Industry

BESS Long-Duration Storage: Key Takeaways from the EESA Seminar

I recently attended the EESA Queensland seminar where Rob Mailer dove into the evolving role of long-duration storage in supporting…

26/09/202526/09/2025
Stepping Into the Role of EESS Industry Manager
Reflection

Stepping Into the Role of EESS Industry Manager

Last night, I had the privilege of being elected Industry Manager for the Electrical Engineering Student Society (EESS). It was…

25/09/202525/09/2025
Behind the Grid: Lessons from a Powerlink Site Visit
Industry

Behind the Grid: Lessons from a Powerlink Site Visit

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Powerlink’s South Pine facilities as part of an industry site visit with…

15/09/202515/09/2025
CAB202: Coding Simon Says on a Microcontroller
Projects

CAB202: Coding Simon Says on a Microcontroller

Date Semester 2, May 2025 Goal Implement a fully functional Simon Says game on the QUTy microcontroller development board, featuring…

23/06/202523/06/2025
How I Sold $1M Worth Of Whisky That Didn’t Exist
Reflection

How I Sold $1M Worth Of Whisky That Didn’t Exist

Confession time.  For a short while, I worked for a business that, unfortunately, ended up hurting some people.  For my…

18/04/202519/04/2025
Why I Returned To Study Engineering As A Mature Age Student
Life

Why I Returned To Study Engineering As A Mature Age Student

That illustrious reset button hovered within arms reach. With it, brought the chance at a new beginning, a career that…

18/04/202519/04/2025
Clap Activated LED Circuit
Projects

Clap Activated LED Circuit

Date Semester 1, 2025 Goal To build a fully functional clap-activated LED light using a microphone, amplifier, and microcontroller, on…

15/04/202519/04/2025

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Joshua Maher

Joshua Maher

Brisbane, QLD

Building a career with impact

Popular Posts

    • Reflection

Powering the Edges of Queensland: A Look at Ergon’s Isolated Networks

Joshua Maher 05/10/2025
    • Industry

BESS Long-Duration Storage: Key Takeaways from the EESA Seminar

Joshua Maher 26/09/2025
QUT EESS New Executive Team 2025
    • Reflection

Stepping Into the Role of EESS Industry Manager

Joshua Maher 25/09/2025
Powerlink Site Visit with QUT EESS
    • Industry

Behind the Grid: Lessons from a Powerlink Site Visit

Joshua Maher 15/09/2025

About Me

I’m a mature-age electrical engineering student with a background in design and communication, now focused on power systems and energy infrastructure. Through hands-on projects, industry involvement, and study, I’m building a new career rooted in purpose and problem-solving — and sharing the journey along the way.

Recent Posts

  • Powering the Edges of Queensland: A Look at Ergon’s Isolated Networks
  • BESS Long-Duration Storage: Key Takeaways from the EESA Seminar
  • Stepping Into the Role of EESS Industry Manager
  • Behind the Grid: Lessons from a Powerlink Site Visit
  • CAB202: Coding Simon Says on a Microcontroller

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