ABOUT / THE PERSON BEHIND CABEL

Curious about
how it all works.

I’m Cameron Abel, an electrical and software engineer in Christchurch. Cabel is my independent engineering venture, bringing together software, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

CAMERON ABEL / ELECTRICAL AND SOFTWARE ENGINEER

I’m Cameron Abel.

I studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Canterbury, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in 2026. I work as an electrical and software engineer at Stanbury Electrical Engineering, and I’m building Cabel alongside that work.

The work I enjoy most sits where disciplines meet: firmware with a web interface on top, a PCB that comes with its housing and user manual, or an electrical system packaged into a tight mechanical space. My own projects follow the same approach. Cabel Workspace helps organise the work, while connected test systems bring information from the workbench into the same environment.

Start with the problem.

I’m interested in understanding how something will be used before deciding how it should be built. A clear requirement, a useful prototype, and feedback from actual use give the next step a purpose.

Away from the desk.

I row competitively for Avon Rowing Club, and get out hunting and hiking whenever I can. 3D printing started as a hobby, designing and printing my own parts, and it’s now part of what Cabel offers.

Work directly with me.

Cabel is founder-led. If you have a project in mind, we can discuss what you need, whether it fits my capabilities, and what an achievable scope could look like.

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EXPERIENCE

Where I’ve
been building.

01 /

NOV 2025 – PRESENT · CHRISTCHURCH

Electrical and Software Engineer

Stanbury Electrical Engineering

Firmware and an on-board web page for a PCB, giving access to debug logs, firmware updates, charging profiles, and OCPP and NTP configuration.
A test PCB, with its firmware, housing, and user manual, to streamline testing of a Stanbury product.
Development of Stanbury Real Time Power Intelligence, software that manages a site’s energy load and charging infrastructure.
An automated leave system, connecting existing spreadsheets with Google Forms, calendar events, and email through Google Apps Script.

02 /

JAN 2025 – DEC 2025 · CHRISTCHURCH

Accumulator Packaging and Systems Engineer

University of Canterbury Motorsport (Formula SAE)

Developed the accumulator for UCM’s 2025 Formula Student car, which competed at FSEA.
Electrical system design for voltage and current requirements, thermal management, and safety, within tight space and rule constraints.
CAD assemblies for the accumulator modules and housing, and for the power electronics housing and routing.

03 /

NOV 2024 – FEB 2025 · AUCKLAND

Cloud Systems Engineer Intern

FrameCAD

Development for FrameCAD Nexa, a production management web service for FrameCAD’s cold-formed steel rolling machines.
Work focused on improving production and logistics efficiency.
Cloud (AWS), SaaS, and full-stack development, in a professional GitLab and Jira workflow.

04 /

2026 · CHRISTCHURCH

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Canterbury

Early childhood research monitoring device: a compact wearable ‘tag’ combining audio, position, and orientation tracking for behavioural research, designed around stakeholder requirements.
UCM35 land speed vehicle: a cooling pump control system for the electric land-speed car at DLRA Speed Week, managing motor and inverter temperatures independently during high-speed runs.

SKILLS AND TOOLS

What I bring
to a project.

SOFTWARE: Full-stack and SaaS development; Embedded systems and firmware; Cloud development with AWS; C++, C#, TypeScript, and Python; Git, GitLab, and Jira workflows
ELECTRICAL AND HARDWARE: PCB design in Altium, KiCad, and Fusion; PCB assembly; HV and power electronics design; Hardware debugging with oscilloscopes and bench supplies
MECHANICAL AND CAD: CAD in SolidWorks, Onshape, and Fusion; Thermal and mechanical design; Packaging and housings for electronics; 3D printing
DOCUMENTATION AND DELIVERY: Technical and user documentation; Design and project proposals; Risk mitigation and safety compliance; Independent and team project delivery

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