All the Engineer You Need

Ashton Bradley Reed

About Me

Name: Ashton Bradley Reed
From: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Location: Seoul, South Korea

I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer, most recently with Citi in the United Kingdom, where I contributed to global teams delivering complex, high-impact solutions. I previously interned at Airbus Defence & Space as a Mechanical Engineer, working on advanced satellite communication systems for air and maritime platforms. I hold a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portsmouth and a Bachelor's in Aerospace Systems Engineering from Coventry University.

My strengths lie in adaptability, innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring. I seek professional growth in environments that value both technical excellence and human connection. I am looking for a role I can undertake whilst on a working holiday in South Korea.

Experience at a Glance

Citi | Full-Stack Software Engineer | Equities, Asset Servicing
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: September 2022 to May 2025
Description: Stakeholder engagement, UX/UI/API/DB development, and production support. Won regional hackathon; led microservice development team. Mentored graduates/interns and organized team events.

Airbus Defence & Space | Mechanical Engineering Intern | Secure Communications - Terminals
Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Duration: September 2018 to September 2019
Description: Supported thermal/cooling analysis, legacy software, and compliance reviews. Liaised with internal teams and suppliers.

Core Competencies

Programming & Frameworks: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Angular, React, Vue.js, Node.js, Typescript, Next.js
CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, OpenShift, GitHub, Bitbucket, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, Microservices, Amazon S3
Testing & Quality: Jest, Test Driven Development, ESLint, Prettier, Snyk, Black Duck
UX/UI & Design Tools: Figma, HTML, CSS
Databases: MSSQL, Oracle SQL, SQL Server Management Studio
IDEs & Productivity: IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor
Office & Documentation: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Word (ECDL Qualified)
Other Languages & Tools: Arduino, MATLAB/Simulink
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS, Unix

Education at a Glance

Queens University Belfast | PhD Civil Engineering
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: September 2021 to September 2022
Thesis: Development of a Lift-Based Wave Energy Converter
Classification: Passed Differentiation, Ceased studies to pursue software engineering

University of Portsmouth | MSc Mechanical Engineering
Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Duration: September 2020 to September 2021
Thesis: Further Analysis of Spring-Mounted Rigid Wings for Drag Reduction of Cars at Higher Wind Velocities
Classification: Completed with Distinction

Coventry University | BEng Aerospace Systems Engineering
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Duration: September 2016 to September 2020
Thesis: Concept Aircraft for 2050 and Beyond
Classification: Completed with First Class Honours

Beyond the CV

F1 Fan: Favourite Driver: Alex Albon, Favourite Team: Williams/Aston Martin
Tinkerer: Car maintenance, 3D Printing, Raspberry Pi projects
Socialite: Pub Quizzer, Graduate Mentor, Event Organiser
Others: Cooking, Language Learning, Sim-Racing