CV

Profile

I am a 2-year MSc Computer Science graduate from the University of Nottingham with experience in Python programming and excellent communication skills developed through my BA degree in English Literature. My MSc second-year research project explored using generative AI, including LLMs and text-to-image models, to assist creative writers with overcoming writer’s block.

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Education

University of Nottingham

MSc Computer Science 2-year (2022-2024)

  • Modules: Programming (Python), Databases, Interfaces and Software Design Principles (PHP, HTML/CSS, MySQL), Systems and Networks, Games (Unity), Mixed Reality (HCI, Storyboarding, Prototyping), Research Methods

  • Grade: Distinction

Lancaster University
Bachelor of Arts - First Class BA Hons, English Literature, Creative Writing, and Practice (2018-2022)

Hong Kong International School
High School Diploma (2014-2018)

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Relevant Experience

Police Traffic Databases Website                                                                                                     
October-December 2022

  • Built a MySQL police traffic database that officers can access via a website in order to record and retrieve information about vehicles, people and traffic incidents. Project built with HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and MySQL for Databases module.

  • Code: Github

Uno Game                                                                                                                                      
November-December 2022

  • Led team in building object-oriented Python program that simulates the card game Uno for Programming module project

  • Responsible for designing classes, reviewing code, planning meetings, implementing game logic, and collaborating with team members to fix bugs using Gitlab

Weather Website
June 2022

  • A website built with Flask and OpenWeather API that displays the weather forecast for any city. Designed and built with Python, HTML, and CSS. Optimised for desktop and mobile view with responsive design (CSS grid).

  • Code: Github

Data Storage Component
Sept 2021

  • Built responsive webpage using CSS Grid, SASS, and media queries on Visual Studio Code based on UI design provided by Frontend Mentor.

  • Code: Github

Web Designer, Menon Labs (Remote)                                                                                                  
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Collaborated with team to design an website for Project Access, a NGO helping disadvantaged students with college apps

  • Tasks: Assisted UX researchers in defining user goals, designed wireframes, and launched website on Wix

Chocolat App UX Design Project                                                                                                

Aug 2020

  • Designed thirty screens in Adobe XD and built an high-fidelity prototype of app for ordering luxury chocolates.

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Professional Development (Courses and Certifications)

Udemy, 100 Days of Code: Python Programming Bootcamp                                               
May 2021 – July 2022

  • Completed 90/100 Python projects, including websites, games, and apps to learn Python programming.

  • Skills: OOP, scripting and automation, game development, web scraping, web development, GUI desktop app, APIs

  • Code: Github

JP Morgan Chase & CO, Software Engineering Virtual Experience on Forage                                       
October 2021

·       Tasks: Interface with a stock price data feed, use JPMorgan Chase frameworks and tools, display data visually for traders

·       Skills: Python, React, Typescript, Git, Web Applications, Financial Analysis, Financial Data

Coursera, Web Design for Everybody Specialisation                                                               
June - July 2020

·       Courses: HMTL 5, CSS3, Interactivity with JavaScript, Advanced Styling with Responsive Desig

Coursera, Python for Everybody Specialisation                                                                                  
June 2020

·       Skills: Python, JSON, XML, DBMS, Data Structures, Web Scraping, SQL

Coursera, UI/UX Design Specialisation                                                                                         
August 2020

·       Courses: Visual Elements of UI Design, UX Design Fundamentals, Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

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Non-Technical Experience

English Tutor, MAST Education (Remote)
Oct 2020-Mar 2021

  • Tutored third and fourth grade ESL students, addressing each student’s weaknesses and providing writing feedback

Intern, MAST Education (Remote) 

Sept 2020-Mar 2021

  • Contributed to curriculum development in biweekly team meetings

  • Designed 56 lesson plans containing reading comprehension, writing, and speaking exercises for improving fluency in English

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Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python (Intermediate), HTML5/CSS3, Responsive Design with CSS Grid, SASS (Beginner)

  • Tools: VS Code, Adobe XD, Figma, PyCharm, Jupyter Notebook