MEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering, University of York

Sep 2021 – Jun 2025

Expected: 1st Class
Key modules: Control Engineering, Systems Programming, Machine Vision and Human Machine Interaction, Robotics Design & Construction, Semiconductor Devices, Nanoelectronics & Photonics, Mobile Comms & Internet Protocols

Calday Grange Grammar School

Sep 2016 – Jun 2021

A Levels: Maths, Electronics, Physics (A*, A*, A)
GCSEs: 10 GCSEs (grades 6–9, including five 9’s)

MEng Project – Autopilot for Aerial Photography

Feb 2025 – Jun 2025

Designed a 3D path-planning system with algorithm constraints including wind direction, battery life, and landing zones, integrating MATLAB with a Python GUI.

Machine Vision Timelapse Camera

Sep 2024 – Nov 2024

Built an autonomous timelapse system on Raspberry Pi with future plans for astrophotography and star tracking.

3rd Year Group Software Project – "DocDuck"

Sep 2023 – Jun 2024

Led software development for an asset manager app, coordinating a 9-member team and managing validation processes.

Robotics Design & Construction

Sep 2023 – Jan 2024

Built and programmed an autonomous maze-solving robot using C++ with I2C sensors and differential drive motors.

Nervous Systems Internship – University of York

Jun 2024 – Sep 2024

Implemented a spiking neural network in hardware; published research and presented at international neuromorphic workshops.

Willabphotography

Nov 2020 – Present

Ran a freelance photography business, sold calendars/postcards, and worked on commissioned event shoots.

Lifestyle Courier – Evri

Jul 2022 – Aug 2022

Managed delivery routes with top-rated customer service and time management skills.

Magazine Delivery – Talkabout Publishing Ltd

Jul 2016 – Sep 2021

Delivered local magazines with careful route and time planning.

York Engineering Society – Secretary

Apr 2023 – Apr 2024

Led event coordination, liaised with external partners, and streamlined planning processes for a 280-member society.

ShockSoc – Press & Publicity

Apr 2022 – Apr 2023

Created weekly newsletters and graphics for event promotion across social media.

Scouting – Young Leader

Oct 2017 – Jun 2021

Planned and led fun, engaging sessions for Cubs.

Community Outreach – Heswall Parish

Jul 2019 & Jul 2021

Led youth activities for families in deprived areas of The Wirral.

Nature Reserve Maintenance

Jun 2019 – Sep 2019

Worked with a ranger team to protect native species and maintain natural landscapes.

Awards

2016 – 2020

Duke of Edinburgh Silver (2019), Bronze (2018), Duke of York Bronze (2017)
Grade 5 Piano, Violin, Drums, and Music Theory

Skills

Ongoing

Programming: C, C++, Java, Python, VHDL, ARM, MATLAB, HTML & CSS
Tools: Git, LaTeX, Windows, Linux. Full clean driving licence + Pass Plus