Will Fleming
MEng Computer Science Student at University of Leeds
About
Master’s Computer Science student at the University of Leeds seeking a graduate role in an IT related field. Programming skills in Python, C and Java have been developed through my degree, alongside the ability to analyse and work through problems in a logical manner. I am interested in applying and enhancing what I have learnt at university in a practical setting.
Employment and Experience History
IT Assistant at Cheltenham Ladies' College
August 2023
Assisted the school's IT team by providing technical support, conducting system audits,
and managing software installations
Handled a variety of other tasks, contributing to a well-rounded experience
Software Developer Work Experience at Integrex
August 2022
Worked alongside other developers to create a bingo application as
part of a suite of interactive products for people in care homes
This mainly used JavaScript in particular PIXI.js
Kitchen Porter at Wild Garlic Restaurant
September 2018 - September 2020
Washing up in a busy, high-end restaurant
Maintained constant cleanliness of the kitchen to keep up with all
hygiene, health and safety regulations
Education
Years 2 & 3 (Overall 63% equivalent to 2:1) including:
Secure Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Parallel Computation
Software Engineering Project
Academic Projects
Year 3: Dissertation
Developed a machine learning model to identify cardiac arrythmia based on features
obtained from electrocardiograms.
Year 2: Web Application
Worked with five computer science
students to develop and design a responsive website for taking
e scooter bookings using Flask and GitHub.
Marling Grammar School - Stroud
September 2016 - June 2020
A Levels: Mathematics - A* Physics - A* Chemistry - A
AS Level: Further Mathematics - A
GCSEs: 10 GCSEs grades 9-6 including 8 in Maths and English Language
Skills
Technical Skills
C | C++ | Java | Python | Flask | Django | JavaScript | SQL
Key Employability Skills
| Teamwork | Collaborated as a group of 14 computer science students to successfully develop a sophisticated sky scanner-based web application |
| Problem Solving | Achieved silver award twice on the senior United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Senior Challenge |
| Leadership | Lead a work experience engineering project at Renishaw to design a precision tool and presented the project in front of one of the directors |
| Communication | Contributed towards the smooth running of a busy restaurant where communication was essential for a safe and efficient kitchen environment |
| Organisation | As a kitchen porter I had to work efficiently so I would take a logical approach to save time |
| Resilience | Completed my Gold Duke of Edinburgh hike as part of a team of six |
| Adaptability | In my role as IT Assistant, I navigated a range of tasks, including diagnosing computer issues, assisting members of staff, and even constructing lecterns when needed |
Transferable Skills
Regular tutorial sessions improved communication skills
Lab practicals have increased ability to solve problems
Learned to be self-motivated and organised in order to complete
independent study and manage course work
Achievements
Silver award in United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Senior Challenge
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Grade 8 French Horn
Interests/ Hobbies
Enjoy going to the gym to keep fit
Keen runner - member of University’s Athletics Club
Play French Horn in the University’s Symphony Orchestra
Member of University’s Computer Science Society