- Mountain Hiking: Regularly explore challenging routes in the Scottish Highlands and Lake District, demonstrating resilience, planning skills, and a passion for the outdoors
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Charles Selwood-Metcalfe
Altrincham,Altrincham
Summary
Collaborative cyber security engineer with a foundation in software engineering. Delivered voice agent functionality that improved user experience through enhanced software interactions. Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in diverse environments, fostering effective teamwork to achieve shared goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group
Manchester
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Designed, created, and tested Java and VXML code for IVR Department, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements, resulting in improved software functionality and user experience.
- Delivered voice agent functionality for transaction history, upcoming transactions, and payments, enhancing user engagement.
Library Volunteer
Wellington School
Manchester
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Sorted and shelved books accurately according to library management system records, enhancing search efficiency for users.
- Sorted returned books into departmental order and replenished library shelves to ensure accessibility for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of library spaces by regularly tidying, cleaning shelves, and re-categorising materials.
Education
A-Levels - Cyber Security
The Manchester College
Manchester, MAN01-2027
GCSEs - History, Mathematics, Computer Science, English Literature and Language
Wellington School
Manchester, MAN01-2025
Skills
- Java programming
- Software development
- Application security
- Code review
- Problem analysis
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Resilience
Certification
- Cisco Networking Academy Certifications: Networking Basics, Network Support & Security, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Networking Devices & Initial Configuration.
- Skillsoft Certifications: Java Developer Professional, Agentic AI.
- Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award: Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience through completion of challenging physical, skill-based, and community service activities.
Interests
References
- Thomas Reidy from The Manchester College
TReidy@tmc.ac.uk
0161 674 8350
- Allya Ghulam from The Manchester College
AGhulam@tmc.ac.uk
0161 674 8859
Timeline
Software Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group
05.2026 - 08.2026
Library Volunteer
Wellington School
10.2024 - 04.2025
A-Levels - Cyber Security
The Manchester College
GCSEs - History, Mathematics, Computer Science, English Literature and Language
Wellington School