Martin Cheng
Blyth,UK
Summary
I am a recent graduate with a strong interest in kickstarting my career in the technology industry. Through professional training and personal projects, I have developed a solid foundation in software development, data analysis, and systems thinking. My academic background has strengthened my analytical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. I am a quick learner and highly motivated by the opportunity to train and develop within a structured academy environment, continuously building my technical skills and understanding of emerging technologies. I am particularly interested in creating seamless system experiences and in understanding how software, data, and intelligent technologies interact to support reliable and efficient solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance Video Editor
2019.02 - 2021.08
- During my gap year, I taught myself professional video editing software and created and ran a YouTube channel, producing high-quality edited content that reached millions of views. This led to freelance work editing content for a large YouTube channel, delivering polished videos to tight deadlines and adapting to stakeholder requirements. I developed strong skills in independent working, time management and communication.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science with Software Engineering (Part-Time)
City St George’s, University of London
1 2026/2026 -
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Durham University
10/2023 - 01/2025
Bachelor’s - Philosophy
Newcastle University
08/2020 - 06/2023
Skills
Data & Analysis:
- SQL, R, Excel/Google Sheets, Google BigQuery, Tableau, Data Techniques, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Visualisation, Data Ethics, and Stakeholder Communication
Software Development:
- HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C#, Database Design, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
Creative & Media:
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Editing Techniques, Storytelling and Narrative Design, and Stakeholder Communication
Soft Skills:
- Critical and Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Logical Reasoning, Abstraction, Conceptual Clarity, Research, Argumentation, Communication and Ethical Awareness
Certification
Just IT Training Ltd, London
Digital Skills Bootcamp: Software Development
- An eight-week intensive bootcamp covering the fundamentals of software development.
- Developed skills in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C# and SQL
- Developed a web-based product
- Database design
Coursera - Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- A six-month course covering the fundamentals of data analytics.
- Developed skills in SQL, R, BigQuery and Spreadsheets (Excel/Sheets)
- Applied the full data analysis process to a business scenario
Affiliations
- I like to occasionally undertake hiking to challenge myself physically and mentally.
- In my spare time, I like to read whether it fiction or non fiction to support continuous learning.
Portfolio
GitHub - github.com/martinc081199
Data Analysis -
Timeline
Freelance Video Editor
2019.02 - 2021.08
Master of Science - Computer Science with Software Engineering (Part-Time)
City St George’s, University of London
1 2026/2026 -
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Durham University
10/2023 - 01/2025
Bachelor’s - Philosophy
Newcastle University
08/2020 - 06/2023