KD

About

I'm a results-driven software engineer with a background in web application development. I'm skilled in designing and implementing user-focused solutions that improve efficiency, engagement, and usability. I have experience with Agile methodologies and strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

My experience spans from QA engineering and testing to full-stack development, with recent work including developing features for financial platforms and contributing to agile development teams. I'm passionate about accessibility, quality assurance, and creating software that serves all users effectively.

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Science - First Class Honours

University of Edinburgh • September 2021 - June 2025

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Java C++ Python Software Testing System Design Algorithms Data Structures

Experience

Apprentice Customer Driver

Lumo • Jun 2025 - Present

Trainee Train Driver for Lumo's new Stirling to London Euston route.

Train Driving

Engineering Intern

FreeAgent • June 2024 - August 2024

Developed a feature which allowed customers to connect their bank account during the sign-up process, increasing user engagement with the platform. Collaborated within Agile teams using Notion and GitHub, contributing to sprint planning and detailed code reviews.

Ruby Rails JavaScript Git GitHub Notion

Student QA Engineer

Sumdog • January 2023 - February 2024

Performed cross-browser and cross-platform testing using BrowserStack to maintain product quality. Participated in Agile project management, contributing to sprint planning and daily stand-ups. Gained hands-on experience with AWS, understanding and utilising cloud-based infrastructure.

BrowserStack AWS Agile JIRA

Team Member

Greggs • June 2021 - September 2022

Displayed exceptional customer service skills and operated EPOS systems efficiently. Utilised organisational skills to maintain store cleanliness and promote products effectively.

Customer Service EPOS Systems

Projects

ISO29119 Learning Tool

Honours project developing an open-source interactive learning tool to teach ISO29119 software testing standards.

GitHub

Rails 8 JavaScript Interactive UI ISO29119 Software Testing

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User-centered interface design

Designing adaptive learning techniques with interactive UI components and responsive, accessible layout.

Gamification and collaboration

Incorporating gamification and collaborative learning elements to bridge theory with practical software testing applications.

Full-stack project management

Managing all aspects including user research, usability testing, hosting, development, CI/CD and DevOps using modern Rails 8 tech stack.

TravelApp

Flight search application specializing in finding the cheapest flights exclusively with Ryanair, using advanced algorithms and job processing.

Ruby on Rails Sidekiq Dijkstra's Algorithm Flight Data Processing

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Advanced flight search algorithm

Implemented a Dijkstra-style algorithm to process large amounts of flight data and find routes not available on traditional platforms.

Specialized Ryanair integration

Built a custom integration to work exclusively with Ryanair's flight data for optimized search results.

Background job processing

Utilized Sidekiq for efficient background processing of flight data and search queries, ensuring fast and reliable performance.

Adaptaball

Accessible motorised table football system with custom controller and real-time computer vision for gameplay.

Computer Vision Embedded Systems Control Algorithms Accessibility

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Custom controller design

Developed an accessible controller system that enables players with different abilities to enjoy table football.

Real-time computer vision

Implemented computer vision system for tracking gameplay and providing real-time feedback and assistance.

Motorised control systems

Designed and programmed control algorithms for motorised rods and kicking mechanisms for precise gameplay.

SpoonsApp

Web application for visualising prices at a popular pub chain using Django and modern web technologies.

Django HTML JavaScript CSS Render.com

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Price visualization

Interactive web interface for comparing and analyzing pricing data across different pub locations.

Data processing

Backend systems for collecting, processing, and serving pricing information in real-time.

Cloud deployment

Deployed and hosted on Render.com cloud service with automated deployment pipeline.

Contact

I'm not currently open to new opportunities, but I'd be happy to chat about anything I've worked with or any of my projects. Always interested in connecting with fellow developers and discussing software development.