Aidan Roche
Designer · Developer · Innovator
I excel at analyzing complex problems between people and technology, and creating solutions with genuine impact. With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology & Computer Science and experience spanning Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, and Human Factors Engineering, I bring an unique perspective to modern problems.
Education
BA (Hons) Psychology & Computer Science
University College Cork
Degree Results: 4.0 GPA (First Class Honors)
Skills & Tools
LanguagesPythonJavaScriptTypeScript
FrameworksPyTorchTensorFlowGit
DomainsMachine TranslationNatural Language ProcessingAI Ethics
DesignHuman FactorsUser Experience & Interface DesignUsability Testing
Achievements
- Recipient of the University College Cork (UCC) EmployAgility award.
- Ranked 10th in Ireland for Men's Foil Fencing.
- Member of my Middle & High School Robotics team for 7 years, and Captain during my last year.
Work Experience
Service & Repair Technician
Nov 2025 — PresentMicro Center
- Perform advanced system analytics and hardware diagnostics to determine failure points and solutions for a variety of systems.
- Own the full diagnostic-to-resolution lifecycle, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions within tight turnaround windows.
AI/ML Technology Intern
Oct 2024 — May 2025Johnson Controls
- Led development of AI translation tool to evaluate and synthesize data, also worked on user testing and implementation of RAG LLM
- Developed AI ethics framework to classify technical documentation risk to guide use for AI translations
- Applied structured, criteria-based evaluation methods to assess data quality and compliance with technical standards
Teaching Assistant — Python
Feb 2022 — Apr 2024University College Cork
- Supported undergraduate Computer Science labs, guiding students in Python-based algorithm design and debugging.
Human Factors Engineer Co-Op
Summer 2022Veranex, Inc
- Conducted usability studies for medical device clients, analyzing user interactions to derive actionable insights.
- Collaborated directly with the engineering and design team to implement findings into revised designs.