Aedan Brundrett

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artist-engineer in the making

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About

Multidisciplinary engineer and artist working at the intersection of audio hardware, instrument design, and creative practice.

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Curriculum Vitae

DOCUMENT: AB-CV-2026  |  REV. E BRUNDRETT, Aedan — Artist-Engineer / Audio Hardware
Work Experience
Sep 2025–pres.
Gallery Docent / Visitor Services / Tech Coordinator
Judd Foundation & Chinati Foundation — Marfa, TX
  • On-site IT support — laptops, WiFi, and server room operations for Chinati.
  • Building a rigorous working knowledge of Donald Judd's visual language and history.
  • Overhauling outbound book shipping with a focus on sustainable packaging.
  • Volunteering to restore native grasslands on Judd's ranch properties.
Jun–Aug 2024
Product Engineering Intern
OXO — New York, NY
  • Upgraded a motor-driven cycle-testing rig with sensors, touchscreen UI, and modular electronics for more accurate mechanical lifespan measurement.
  • Ran root-cause analysis on prototype and tooling failures; iterated features for durability and manufacturability.
  • Conducted special material research with SVP of Engineering on multimaterial 3D printing and silicone/TPU shore hardness optimisation for gaskets.
Aug–Dec 2023
Design Engineering Intern
OXO — New York, NY
  • Redesigned and built a motor-driven cycle-testing rig for Pop Containers — full SolidWorks assembly/drawing package and first complete prototype.
  • Ran prototyping lab: SolidWorks CAD for enclosure and mechanism mods, 3D printing, machining, assembly, and test.
  • Supported senior engineers across appliance development: mechanism evaluation, DFM, prototype reviews, tooling transitions.
Jan 2023–Jun 2025
Primary Studio Engineer
Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth — Hanover, NH
  • Guided musicians in BritTrax Recording Studio through recording and production.
  • Configured professional-grade gear and introduced artists to industry software workflows.
  • Organised a visit by Andrew Jones for a series of talks on technical loudspeaker engineering.
Jan 2024
Teaching Assistant
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth — Hanover, NH
  • TA for "Integrated Design: Engineering, Architecture, and Building Technology" — guided students from fundamentals to physical project outcomes.
Aug–Nov 2020
Mobile Bicycle Mechanic
Urban Cyclery — East Orange, NJ
  • Tuned bicycles in shop and mobile van; developed need-finding skills guiding customers to the right equipment.
Education
BA, Engineering Sciences — Minor in Music
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
June 2025  |  GPA 3.82 / 4.0
Coursework: Sonic Space and Form · Electrical Systems · Autonomous Musical Bodies · Product Design & Manufacturing
German-Engineering "Green City" Study Abroad
Berlin, Germany
March–June 2024
Full-immersion sustainable engineering programme; frequented SchneidersLaden for modular synthesis exploration.
Electrical Characteristics — Skills
Engineering SW SolidWorks, prototyping, DFM, mechanism design
Fabrication 3D printing, woodshop, machining, assembly & test
Embedded / HW Arduino microcontrollers, sensor integration, electronics
Audio / Studio Studio recording, live sound, signal chain, gear setup
DAW / Production Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Rekordbox
Instrument Bb clarinet (8 yrs classical), modular synthesis
Languages English (fluent)  ·  Spanish (basic)  ·  German (basic)
Service & Recognition
Apr 2025–pres.
Member — Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Dartmouth College
  • Recognised for academic achievement and mentorship of younger engineers.
2014–2021
Eagle Scout / Senior Patrol Leader
Scouting America — Austin, TX & Montclair, NJ
  • Eagle Project: designed and built a chicken run for Montclair Community Farms.
  • Served as Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 13, restructuring it to be scout-led.
Non-Technical Parameters

Backpacking  ·  Classic car repair  ·  Contemporary art  ·  River paddling  ·  Modular synthesis

Full Document
>> Download CV as PDF — cv.pdf