TY Engineering Placement Portfolio

Future Engineer. F1 Fan. Problem Solver.

I’m Adam Keogh, a student interested in engineering, motorsport and how things work. This portfolio brings together my F1-inspired CBAs, hands-on builds, experiments, videos and project work for Transition Year placement opportunities.

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CBAs
2
Major Builds
1
Placement Goal
Featured Build

Motorised Fairground Ride

My latest engineering project, showing the build process, movement, mechanism and design thinking behind the model.

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Featured Engineering Projects

Motorised Fairground Ride

A working engineering model showing motion, structure and mechanical thinking.

Mechanism
Motorised movement
Motorised F1 car build
Photos + Testing Video

Motorised F1 Car Build

One of my earliest engineering builds, made from an orange juice carton, large Lego car wheels, wooden skewers, a small electric motor and an elastic band.

OJ cartonLego wheelsElectric motorElastic bandWood skewers
CBA Portfolio

School projects with a clear engineering thread.

My CBAs are presented as evidence of curiosity, research, testing, making and communication, with Formula 1 and engineering running through the strongest pieces.

Science CBA
Wind Tunnel Testing

Science CBA

Aerodynamics in Formula 1

A homemade wind tunnel experiment testing how airflow behaves around different shapes, using tissue paper and a cotton ball to observe turbulence and air movement.

Maths CBA
Data & Lap Time Analysis

Maths CBA

Circuit Layout & Fuel Load

An analysis of how Silverstone's circuit layout and F1 fuel load affect lap times, using real racing data, calculations, comparisons and estimated time loss.

History CBA
Motorsport History

History CBA

Eddie Jordan, Irish Motorsport Legend

A research project exploring Eddie Jordan's early life, Jordan Grand Prix and his impact on Irish motorsport and Formula 1 history.

Art CBA
Creative Making

Art CBA

Charles Leclerc Puppet

A hands-on character creation project inspired by Charles Leclerc, using cardboard, paper, paint and sculptural problem solving.

English CBA
Storytelling

English CBA

My Silverstone F1 Experience

A personal presentation about travelling to Silverstone, camping at the Grand Prix, seeing Formula 1 up close and being inspired by the race weekend.

PE CBA
Discipline & Fitness

PE CBA

Fitness Programme & Reflection

A personal fitness project tracking activity, strength, routine, challenges, progress and confidence through a structured programme.

About Me

Driven by engineering, motorsport and teamwork.

I am interested in engineering and Formula 1. I enjoy learning about engineering in school and understanding the technology and design behind Formula 1 cars. Outside school, I play football for Longwood AFC, regularly go to the gym, enjoy gaming and spend time racing on my Formula 1 simulator. These interests have helped me develop focus, commitment, consistency and teamwork both inside and outside the classroom.

Longwood AFC
Football, teamwork and commitment
Formula 1
Engineering, speed and design

Skills & Interests

Engineering curiosity
Physical prototyping
Problem solving
Engineering design
Data analysis
Presentation design
Motorsport knowledge
Teamwork
Creative making
Video documentation
Hands-on projects
Project Timeline
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6th Class

Motorised F1 Car Build

Built from an orange juice carton, large Lego wheels, a small electric motor and an elastic band.

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2nd Year

F1 Inspired School Projects

Explored motorsport through art, science, history, English and maths CBAs.

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3rd Year

Motorised Fairground Ride

Latest engineering project, a working motorised model demonstrating movement, structure and design thinking.

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TY Goal

Engineering Placement

Looking for opportunities to learn from real engineering, design and technology environments.

TY Placement Goal

Looking for a real engineering environment to learn from.

I’m interested in a TY placement where I can see how engineering, design, technology or manufacturing work in the real world. I want to learn from people who solve practical problems, build systems and improve how things work.

Longwood, Co. Meath