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- OLIVER RYLANCECambridge, UK
I am a motivated Loughborough University Computer Science student currently on an industrial placement year, gaining real-world experience while, alongside my work, I tutor students from KS2 to university level. While temporarily away from university life, I balance work, academics, and personal commitments, including an active social life and diverse fitness regime. I aim to achieve a First-Class Honours degree while developing my technical and transferable skills.
Education
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science - Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, UKSept 2022 to Present
Year 1 Results – 88% Average
- Mathematics for Computer Science - 97%
- Introduction to Algorithms - 96%
- Functional Programming - 94%
- Embedded Systems Programming - 92%
- Introduction to Programming - 90%
- Logic for Computer Science - 89%
- Computer Systems - 89%
- Web Programming - 85%
- Databases - 83%
- Software Engineering 1 - 81%
- Object Oriented Programming - 72%
Year 2 Results – 83% Average
- Formal Languages and Theory of Computation - 99%
- Formal Methods - 97%
- Operating Systems, Networks, and Internet 2 - 94%
- AI Methods - 91%
- Software Engineering 2 - 88%
- Operating Systems, Networks, and Internet 1 - 79%
- Computer Graphics - 78%
- Professional Issues in Computing - 73%
- Team Projects - 68%
- Mobile App Development - 67%
- A Levels - Dr Challoner’s Grammar SchoolAmersham, UK2016 – 2018
- Computer Science - A*
- Further Mathematics - A*
- Mathematics - A*
- Chemistry - A*
- GCSEs - Dr Challoner’s Grammar SchoolAmersham, UK2016 – 2018
- Mathematics - 9
- Chemistry - 8
- Physics - 8
- Computer Science - 7
- Further Mathematics - 7
- Biology - 7
- French - 6
- English Language - 5
- English Literature - 5
- Geography - 5
- Art and Design (Graphic Communication) - 5
Work Experience
- Software Developer Industrial Placement Student - AVEVACambridge, UKJan 2025 to Present
- Member of Agile development team with a large, existing software product used worldwide
- Analyse customer requests for features and bug fixes, collaborating to determine feasible solutions
- Contribute to designing, implementing, testing, and refining new features
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues, working with senior developers to resolve complex problems
- Write and maintain clear, well-documented, and efficient code that aligns with project guidelines
- Engage in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback to maintain consistent, quality code
- Actively engage in daily office activities, contributing to team meetings and strategy discussions
- Private Tutor (Part-Time) - Self EmployedHybridAug 2022 to Present
- Providing one-on-one tuition in Higher Education Computer Science and A-Level (and below) Mathematics, Computer Science, and Chemistry
- Responsible for devising all course content (including in-lesson and homework)
- Ongoing student and parent satisfaction management
- Software Developer Intern - AVEVACambridge, UKJun 2024 to Aug 2024
- Designed, implemented, tested, and managed a desktop application from the ground up
- Collaborated in solving UI, architecture, and data management problems
- Software Developer (Part-Time) - Async Studios Ltd (EdTech Start-Up)RemoteAug 2023 to May 2024
- Developed software solutions for clients, working on contracted projects sourced by Async Studios
- Delivered high-quality code while ensuring projects were completed on time and to specification
- Provided post-submission support, debugging, and refining code as needed
- Solution Designer - Loughborough University London Collaborate SprintLondon, UKJun 2023
- Recognised issues and developed an improvement to a problem presented by D-Ford
- Collaborated with strangers shortly after meeting
- Tutor (Part-Time) - NxtuitionsRemoteJul 2022 to Dec 2022
- Provided one-on-one and group tuition in STEM subjects to students aged 12 through 18
- Responsible for
- Lesson preparation, including homework setting and assessment
- Recording student performance and development
- Looked after all my students' welfare and learning in classes of varying sizes
- Course Content Developer - Fire TechRemoteJul 2021 to Aug 2021
- Created content for quantum computing and blockchains courses by researching different topics
- Collaborated with the company by providing input on the viability of potential courses
- Attended company meetings, deepening my understanding of professional business settings
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
- C#
- Python
- YAML
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Java
- C
- Kotlin
- SQL
- Haskell
- Assembly Code
- Azure
- Azure DevOps
- Excel
- Access
- Git
- GitHub
Volunteering and Fundraising
- AVEVA Action for Good ProgrammeCambridge, UKJun 2024 to Present
Support local causes ranging from repairing nature reserve infrastructure to crafting underarm pillows for breast cancer patients
- Shop Assistant - Age UK Charity ShopAmersham, UKJul 2023 to Jun 2024
- Ensure all customer interactions are satisfactory
- Work in a team to collect and process donations
- Clean and organise the shop and its products
- Loughborough University RAG’s Lost 2023 and 2024UKMay 2023, Mar 2024
- Dropped off in an unknown location (in Wales) as a team with 24 hours to get back to Loughborough
- Raised money from the public en route
Roles of Responsibility
- AU Boxing Treasurer - Loughborough SportLoughborough, UKMay 2023 to Sept 2024
- Financial management, optimisation, and strategy committee member
- Was responsible for the annual budget and ongoing funds and expenses
- Was part of the leadership team responsible for events planning
- Enterprise Rep - Loughborough University Computer ScienceLoughborough, UKJun 2023 to Sept 2024
- Organised, promoted, and ran career speakers and events
- Promoted available internal and external opportunities to students
- Stash (Merchandise) Rep - Loughborough Student Union Salsa SocietyLoughborough, UKMar 2023 to Sept 2024
- Designed, purchased and distributed all merchandise for the society
- Peer Mentor - Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, UKSep 2023 to Jun 2024
- Organised meetings and study-events with students to help them through their first year of university
- Answered questions and provided tips about student life, courses, and extra-curriculum activities
- Welfare and Diversity Rep - Loughborough University Faraday HallLoughborough, UKDec 2022 to Dec 2023
- Kept up with the issues affecting different individuals or communities on campus
- Attended meetings to discuss hall activities and ideas to improve student welfare and integration
- Created and ran the Welfare and Diversity’s social media for the hall
- Planned and hosted special events working individually and with LSU Welfare Associations
- Received training on handling discussions of sensitive topics (disabilities, mental illness, disorders, etc)
- Student Welfare Ambassador - Dr Challoner’s Grammar SchoolAmersham, UKMar 2021 to Jun 2022
- Gave talks to classrooms of students on relevant welfare topics (exam stress, bullying, etc)
- Helped students encountering difficulties at school and/or home
Qualifications, Key Achievements and Certificates
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate (Awarded 2023)
- Welfare and Diversity Oncoming Hall Rep of the Year Highly Commended Winner (Awarded 2023)
- Emergency First Aid at Work through TICTA.co.uk (Awarded 2023)
- UKMT Senior Mathematics Challenge: gold and kangaroo certificate of merit (Awarded 2021)
- UK BEBRAS Computational Thinking Challenge: distinction and best in school (Awarded 2020)
Relevant Skills
- Programming
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Communication
Interests
- Fitness (Gym, Cycling, MMA)
- Travel
References
Available upon request.
Projects
- Portfolio Website
Personal website built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
- Dynamic project page
- Responsive design
- TypeScript support
Features include a dynamic project page, responsive design, and more.