Our Mentors

Matte Perrin
After sinking hours into EVolocity 2023 and seeing the creative, thrilling outcomes possible, he was inspired to take action toward his future. He’s now studying a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at AUT, where he’s learning more than he knew existed – from circuits and embedded systems to electric motors and control. He’s excited about what’s ahead and is passionate about helping others get involved in hands-on engineering through EVolocity.

Hannah Bremner
Hannah is currently a student at the University of Canterbury, studying engineering and biological sciences. She competed in Evolocity for her last two years of high school, where she worked with her fellow team members to take home some wins for Breaking Bad back in 2023. She’s now part of UC’s rocketry club, continuing to pursue her interests in all things medical, mechanical, electrical, and composites!

Joella Tomkins
Joella recently joined the EVolocity team in a Technical Support role. She is also an EVolocity alumni and mentor, and a third-year engineering student at the University of Canterbury. She’s passionate about inspiring and empowering young women to embrace their aspirations within STEM fields. Having recognised the underrepresentation of women in engineering and technology, she is determined to be a catalyst for change, and has recently joined our team in a technical support role.

Kandarp Patel
Kandarp holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and has over 14 years of hands-on experience across the heavy machinery, food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. His areas of interest include creating detailed 3D models, preparing technical specifications, and ensuring designs meet quality and safety standards. He specialises in taking projects from initial concept through to production, solving technical challenges along the way. His expertise includes cost estimation, designing, project planning, and improving manufacturing processes to save time and reduce costs. He is certified in AutoCAD, ProEngineer Creo, Ansys, ASME standards and non-destructive testing methods. He enjoys mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with technical teams to turn ideas into reality. Outside of engineering, he enjoys reading about new technologies, exploring new places, and cycling.

Mark Falloon
Mark is a retired telephone technician with a lifelong interest in science and technology. In recent years, he has enjoyed helping young people with their EVolocity projects, encouraging innovation and hands-on learning. He has a strong interest in geology and enjoys giving talks, exploring museums, and spending time outdoors.