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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, UK
    Sept 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, UK
    2016 – 2018
    • Computer Science - A*
    • Further Mathematics - A*
    • Mathematics - A*
    • Chemistry - A*
  • GCSEs - Dr Challoner’s Grammar SchoolAmersham, UK
    2016 – 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, UK
    Jan 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 EmployedHybrid
    Aug 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, UK
    Jun 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)Remote
    Aug 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, UK
    Jun 2023
    • Recognised issues and developed an improvement to a problem presented by D-Ford
    • Collaborated with strangers shortly after meeting
  • Tutor (Part-Time) - NxtuitionsRemote
    Jul 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 TechRemote
    Jul 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, UK
    Jun 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, UK
    Jul 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 2024UK
    May 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, UK
    May 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, UK
    Jun 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, UK
    Mar 2023 to Sept 2024
    • Designed, purchased and distributed all merchandise for the society
  • Peer Mentor - Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, UK
    Sep 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, UK
    Dec 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, UK
    Mar 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.

    Portfolio WebsitePortfolio Website