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.
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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
Experience
Citi | Full-Stack Software Engineer Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: September 2022 to May 2025 Description: In my time at Citi, I worked in two global teams in distinct lines of business: Asset Servicing and Equities. Both are critical to Citi's ability to manage and maximise client portfolios. Responsibilities: Engaged with stakeholders to capture regulatory, business and user requirements, as well as feedback and suggestions to improve productivity, user experience, resolve existing consent orders and avoid new ones. Identified and resolved bugs, enhanced stability and security, provided on-call production support, assisted with end user troubleshooting and investigation, to reduce downtime, error rates and increase MTBF. Delivered new features and functionality, including UX, UI, API, and Database layers across a range of technologies and languages. Additional Information: Won a regional internal hackathon, receiving recognition among a global pool of entries. Led a sub-team in developing a full-stack application using modern CI/CD practices and a new UI framework; collaborated with global teams to troubleshoot and enhance functionality. The application supported tracking of intercompany transactions approaching $1M+. My contributions were recognised with an internal innovation award. Mentored two graduates and three interns, and organised multiple events for internal teams and graduate cohorts, including a follow-up hackathon after winning in 2023. Pursued technical training and professional development to improve personal productivity and contribution.
Airbus Defence & Space | Mechanical Engineering Intern Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom Duration: September 2018 to September 2019 Description: The Terminal's team at Airbus Defence & Space designs and manufactures state of the art Naval and Airborne Satellite Communications Systems. Responsibilities: Gained hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment, contributing to team-based efforts aligned with key project goals. Resolved technical challenges across mechanical and software domains, including: - Extending the life of a legacy software development environment using Virtual Machines. - Investigating thermal issues affecting bid compliance; researched cooling solutions and assessed feasibility. - Addressing airflow inefficiencies in component parts; explored sealing techniques and shortlisted retrofit suppliers. - Conducting REACH and RoHS compliance reviews; sourced and proposed replacements for non-compliant parts. Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams and liaised with external suppliers to support product development and compliance.
Education
Queens University Belfast | Civil Engineering Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Subject: PhD Civil Engineering Duration: September 2021 - September 2022 Thesis: Development of a Lift-Based Wave Energy Converter Module Information Year 1 (Module: Grade [Credits]) - Differentiation: Pass [N/A]
University of Portsmouth | Mechanical Engineering Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom Subject: MSc Mechanical Engineering Duration: September 2020 - September 2021 Thesis: Further Analysis of Spring-Mounted Rigid Wings for Drag Reduction of Cars at Higher Wind Velocities Module Information Year 1 (Module: Grade [Credits]) - Computational Fluid Dynamics: 70% [20] - Structural Application of Finite Elements: 91% [20] - Structural Integrity: 91% [20] - Energy Systems: 67% [20] - Advanced Materials: 70% [20] - Control Systems: 90% [20] - Individual Project: 80% [60]
Coventry University | Aerospace Systems Engineering Location: Coventry, United Kingdom Subject: BEng Aerospace Systems Engineering Duration: September 2016 - September 2020 Thesis: Concept Aircraft for 2050 and Beyond Module Information Year 1 (Module: Grade [Credits]) - Global Engineering International Field Trip: 78% [10] - Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems: 58% [20] - Engineering Mathematics 1: 74% [20] - Introduction to CAD: 66% [10] - Electrical Engineering 1: 65% [20] - Mechanical Science: 59% [20] - Aircraft Structures and Propulsion Systems: 73% [20]
Year 2 (Module: Grade [Credits]) - Engineering Mathematics 2: 73% [20] - Avionics Systems: 58% [20] - Aerospace Systems Engineering: 51% [20] - Global Engineering International Field Trip: 66% [10] - Introduction to Engineering Simulation: 64% [10] - Mechanics and Thermodynamics: 60% [20] - Flight Dynamics, Control and Modelling: 44% [20] - Professional Training: 75% [40]
Year 3 (Module: Grade [Credits]) - Individual Project Intoroduction: 70% [10] - Aerospace Systems Design: 67% [20] - Propulsion Systems and Aerodynamics: 50% [20] - ICT Qualification in Advanced Word Processing (ECDL): 90% [10] - Individual Aerospace Project: 73% [20] - Aerospace Systems Prototyping and Validation: 75% [20] - Avionics Systems II: 66% [20]
Achievements
Networking Event Competition Win | Summer 2024 Organised by the DEI Network on-site at Citi. Hot Lap competition on Gran Turismo 7 on the PS5 - Two laps - Fastest lap wins. Won with a time of 1:41.906 - More than a second faster than the second place driver. Awarded an Aston Martin F1 Team Cap signed by Fernando Alonso.
Regional Hackathon Win & Global Recognition | Summer 2023 Teams of up to 6 graduates - Create a full-stack application in ~6 hours to solve an internal business problem. Instead of focussing entirely on the MVP, we assigned someone to work in Figma to create a mockup of the application. We assigned another person to work on the business aspect of the application. The others were split between frontend and backend. We didn't manage to complete the application, but using Figma and our business logic, we were able to get a good idea of what the application would look like and how it would work. We also demonstrated a roadmap for the application and how we would approach the development of the application moving forward. This approach was noted by the judges and our solution was mentioned as part of the global announcement.
Awarded Research Funding - Wolfson Fund | Summer 2022 Applied as part of the 2022 run of funding for students at Queens University Belfast. Application included a plan to use waterproof camera equipment to better record data and observations for tank-based experiments.
Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze Award | 8th of April 2014 Completed alongside studies at school. Completed a multi-day hike through the South Downs. Completed a volunteering position at Havant and Waterlooville Swimming Club.
Hobbies
Sim-Racing Have won 3 events, and podiumed in 7 across two accounts in iRacing in 7 hours of track time - Formula Vee x 2, Formula 1600 x 1. Have also won casual events in Assetto Corsa, Colin McRae Rally Dirt 2.0. Also enjoy playing F1 22 in VR.
Computer Tinkering Have been building PC's since I was ~13 years old Have experimented with Hackintoshing laptops and desktops, dual booted with Windows and Linux. Set up a custom DNS resolver using a Raspberry Pi and Pi-Hole.
3D Modelling & Printing Purchased a Monoprice Select Mini V2 3D printer during COVID-19 Lockdown. Used Fusion 360 to design and print a number of useful items, including a custom funnel for a coffee machine.
Cooking & Baking Regularly try and learn to cook new international dishes - Have recently learned to make 떡볶이 (Tteokbokki) and 김치찌개 (Kimchi Jjigae). Was also a keen home-baker, including things like milk-bread, foccacia, and normal loaves laced with olives and sundried tomatoes. Have also perfected a number of British-Indian curry dishes.
Car Maintenance Perform routine checkups and maintenance on my car, including oil changes, parts replacement, and other general maintenance. Have also performed some more complex repairs, including replacing the alternator and auxillary belt. Have also helped friends and family with their cars, including timing belts and CV Boot replacements. Car I currently own was obtained for free from family as no longer running, diagnosed the problem with help from family and fixed the issue myself.
Languages Have recently moved to Seoul, South Korea. Studied Korean prior to arriving. Can manage the basics. Also have a GCSE in French. Longest DuoLingo streak: 365 days (Japanese).
Startup Culture & Networking Recently attended Supabase's launch Week 15 at the Google for Startup Campus in Seoul, South Korea.
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
