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 Work Experience
AI Writing Evaluator (Part Time), Outlier (Remote)
Jan 2025
Contributed to AI model training by evaluating and refining AI-generated responses, enhancing data quality for Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) to improve model accuracy and performance.
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
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Technical Projects
Tarot Card Reader Website
Feb 2025
Designed and developed an interactive tarot card reader website using HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS 4, and JavaScript, featuring card flip animations and a responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop. Implemented a three-card selection system for past, present, and future tarot readings. Generated cohesive card art using DALL·E with custom AI prompts.
PlotPalette Website
Feb 2024 -May 2024
Built website for MSc Computer Science dissertation to enable writers to (1) outline stories with storyboard, (2) generate images of story scenes and consistent character art, and (3) generate plot ideas. Image and text generation were implemented using OpenAI’s GPT-4 and DALL·E 3 APIs and the website was built with Flask, Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS. User study demonstrated that website’s core features are useful for addressing writer’s block and providing inspiration.
E-Commerce Product Page
Aug 2023
Implemented a product page using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, showcasing a lightbox product gallery and cart functionality based on UI designs from Frontend Mentor. Additionally, incorporated a responsive side navigation menu for mobile view.
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
Code: Github
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
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.
View Designs: Blog post
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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, Flask, Tailwind 4, Generative AI, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP, UI/UX Design, Responsive Design, React, SASS
Tools: MySQL Workbench, Jupyter Notebook, VS Code, Figma, PyCharm, Adobe XD