Resume

Education

  1. University of Southampton

    2022 — Present (1:1, predicted)

    BSc Computer Science, with a current focus on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.

  2. Reading School

    2020 — 2022 (A*A*A*A)

    A Levels in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. Cadet Warrant Officer in the school’s Combined Cadet Force, and Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet. Ran a Robotics Club, competing on the international stage.

Experience

  1. Cyber Security Consulting Intern, WithSecure

    2024 — 2024

    Rehired after a successful performance in 2023, I produced strong research output including an open-source Kubernetes network security testing tool, encap-attack, and other internal resources. I also published a blog post about encap-attack on the WithSecure Labs website.

  2. Software Engineer, Freelance

    2021 — Present

    I provide ongoing software engineering, web development, and cyber security services to clients nationwide. These services cater to a variety of industry partners’ needs – ranging from marketing to education.

  3. Section Officer, Combined Cadet Force

    2023 — Present

    Providing high-level oversight to the operation of the RAF section within the unit, my role includes the development of leadership and subject-specialist capabilities within the cadet context.

  4. Student Ambassador / Lead Student Ambassador, University of Southampton

    2022 — Present

    Supporting the university’s outreach and Widening Participation and Social Mobility teams with local initiatives with nearby primary and secondary schools, engaging students and supporting their academic and social development - whilst also promoting the university on the wider national stage. This also includes managerial roles at university events, including Science and Engineering Day, attended by over 5,000 visitors.

  5. Cyber Security Consulting Intern, WithSecure

    2023 — 2023

    First undertaking class-leading training in various aspects of cyber security - from web applications to networks - I completed a research project focusing on automating the identification of attack paths and potential privilege escalation in IBM’s mainframe operating system, z/OS. This culminated in presenting my findings (and the tool I had developed) to the company’s global consulting team, building on the knowledge I gained from consulting workshops I also attended.

  6. Digital Impact Officer, BRECcIA Research Project, University of Southampton

    2022 — 2023

    Software development focusing on the completion of relationship mapping software for use in both research and corporate environments. This is open-source software deployed through Docker and built with Django, principally aiming to increase the efficacy of collaborations across departments and organisations. This web app and its documentation are available on GitHub.

  7. Technical Lead, Swifts Junior Badminton Club

    2022 — Present

    In this position I have overhauled both the website and backend systems of this charity, including managing SEO for the website and migrating many offline processes to a centrally-managed CRM. I am also the point of contact for all technical assistance in the organisation, and have been the change manager during migration to the organisation’s new systems. This has involved liaising with staff and club members, and ensuring ease of use for all.

  8. Officer Cadet, Southampton University Air Squadron

    2022 — 2024

    In my time at SUAS, I undertook strong leadership development training - and used these skills for the planning and execution of several activities nationwide. This sits in the context of continuing developmental training in areas such as first aid.

  9. Hospitality, CH&CO

    2022 — Present

    Assisting with the running of match days and corporate events at Southampton Football Club and related entities.

My skills

  • Leadership
  • Cyber Security (esp. network and applied)
  • Software Engineering
  • Web Development and Online Marketing
  • Digital Forensics