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
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
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