Callum Chivers
Wells,Somerset
Summary
Highly skilled data analyst with strong expertise in R and Python, experienced in developing analytical models supporting real operational decision-making. Built and evaluated simulation models of TfL trip data that inform internal recommendations and developed NHS arrival-and-waiting-time models, revealing weaknesses in existing capacity-planning assumptions. Proficient in technical writing with LaTeX, having authored MSc and BSc dissertations with professional formatting. Experienced in analysing large, multi-million–datapoint natural disaster datasets to identify global trends. Adept at presenting complex quantitative findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrated through presentations to TfL representatives. Strong team collaborator, effectively coordinating tasks within diverse groups and ensuring consistent documentation. Fluent in English, with intermediate French and beginner Greek.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Postperson
Royal Mail
Frome, Somerset
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Displayed professionalism and reliability through committed early starts and efficient handling of time-sensitive delivery tasks.
- Enhanced interpersonal abilities by interacting with various stakeholders in public-facing role
- Enhanced logistical and route-planning expertise by establishing improved delivery routes, saving 10 minutes a day to guarantee efficient and precise delivery under pressure.
Barista
Costa Coffee & Coffee #1
Wells, Somerset
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Initiated enhancement of regulatory compliance through design of nutritional information display aligning with updated legal standards.
- Ensured high operational standards by consistently demonstrating punctuality and prioritising cleanliness and safety.
- Enhanced collaboration and communication skills by thriving in dynamic settings with diverse colleagues and customers
Education
Master of Science - Operational Research & Finance
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2023 - 09.2024
BSc - Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics & Economics
University of Southampton
SouthamptonA Levels - Maths, Product Design, Physics
The Blue School
Wells, Somerset 01.2013 - 01.2020
Skills
- Programming expertise in R and Python - Used Python to build and evaluate models using TfL trip data to provide recommendations actually in use today
- Technical writing with LaTeX - Wrote my entire MSc and BSc dissertations in LaTeX using packages to manage citations, mathematical notation, tables, and diagrams for professional-quality formatting
- Data processing and analysis - Have analysed multi-million datapoint datasets on natural disaster events to identify long-term global disaster trends
- Statistical modelling and techniques - At university I helped develop a model to simulate NHS arrival and waiting times based on patient urgency, highlighting weaknesses in existing capacity-planning models
- Reporting and communication skills - Able to present complex quantitative findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders For the TfL modelling project, after completing the technical report I delivered a clear presentation to TfL representatives with varying levels of technical understanding, summarising findings, limitations and recommendations
- Team collaboration and interpersonal skills - Comfortable working in diverse teams, coordinating tasks, and contributing to group outcomes On the NHS modelling project, I helped navigate language barriers and ensured consistent documentation to enable all team members to contribute effectively
- Fluent in English; intermediate French, beginner Greek - I successfully held a conversation with a local in rural France with family, and I held basic conversations in Greek when undertaking my dream trip around the ancient classical sites of Greece!
Accomplishments
• University of Southampton - MSc Operational Research & Finance - Merit
• University of Southampton - BSc MORSE - 2:1
• Achieved 93% in final-year dissertation for original analysis combining game theory and behavioural modelling
• Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award — fast-tracked past Bronze for high-quality application and commitment
Affiliations
- Gaming - Demonstrating teamwork and competitive capabilities to work towards winning objectives
- Socialising - Enjoy socialising and catching up with friends
- Travel - Have an interest in ancient Greek and Norse history and planned my dream trip touring the Greek mainland
- Science and Curiosity – Enjoy learning about how the world works and exploring scientific ideas in areas like space, biology, and the natural world
Languages
English
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Greek
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postperson
Royal Mail
10.2024 - 12.2025
Master of Science - Operational Research & Finance
University of Southampton
09.2023 - 09.2024
Barista
Costa Coffee & Coffee #1
01.2018 - 01.2022
A Levels - Maths, Product Design, Physics
The Blue School
01.2013 - 01.2020
BSc - Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics & Economics
University of Southampton