ANDREW SALES

Andrew Sales

Inventor • Product Developer • Technology Detective
Coffs Harbour / Bonville, NSW, Australia

Self‑starting technical innovator with a passion for solving complex problems across networking, industrial automation, fibre, security systems, and product development. Known for diagnosing the undiagnosable and delivering practical, engineered solutions.

⚙️ Systems integration 🔍 Advanced diagnostics 🧪 Product development

About

Inventor, product developer, and technical problem‑solver.

I combine hands‑on engineering skill with creative problem‑solving. My background spans industrial control, fibre optics, networking, CCTV, SCADA, and advanced diagnostics. I’ve built products, integrated systems, and supported organisations across NSW with reliable, real‑world technical solutions.

I’m known for being a self‑starter who can diagnose complex system faults, design practical fixes, and see projects through from concept to commissioning. Whether it’s a stubborn field issue or a new product idea, I enjoy turning ambiguity into working, robust solutions.

Self‑starting inventor Field‑tested problem‑solver Multi‑disciplinary technologist

Experience

Selected professional experience.

Technical Specialist / Systems Integrator
Hi Tech Network Solutions — Coffs Harbour, NSW

Supporting clients across the region with advanced diagnostics, installation, commissioning, and repair of industrial, networking, and security systems. Work spans field engineering, system design, and hands‑on problem solving.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex faults in industrial control, networking, and CCTV systems.
  • Integrate SCADA, PLC, and field devices into robust, maintainable solutions.
  • Collaborate with local government and private industry on critical infrastructure projects.

Education

TAFE NSW
Certificate III — 2017–2019

Formal training supporting practical field work in electrical, data, and control systems.

NEWCASTLE NSW
Electronics Engineering Advanced Diploma, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician —

Formal training supporting practical Engineering/Design in electrical, data, and control systems.