Stirling James Idle

Second-year Computer Science student at the University of Westminster with experience in fast-paced customer service environments. Developing skills in Java, Python, game development, and RESTful APIs through university projects and independent learning. Strong communication and teamwork skills gained through customer service, collaborative projects, and live music performance.

• Communication, Delivered presentations to large audiences and performed live in a band, developing confidence and public speaking skills.
• Teamwork, Collaborated effectively in university projects, band performances, and customer-service environments.
• Problem-solving, Applied problem-solving skills when working on scientific problems in college and completing university coursework.
• Organizational Skills, Strong organizational abilities, including efficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as effective file management.

• Participating in 5K and 10K runs, recently completed the Burham Pre-School 10K run.
• Skateboarding in various locations along the Southeast coast, including Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Minnis-Bay.
• Collecting vinyl from a range of eras, including the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, featuring various artists.
• Electric lead guitarist currently working towards the ATCL Trinity College London Rock & Pop Diploma

3D RPG Game Development | Unity & C++  

• Developed a third-person RPG prototype in Unity using C++.
• Applied mathematics and physics concepts including vectors, kinematics, and classical mechanics.
• Designed gameplay systems and character movement mechanics.

Unreal Engine 5 Prototype Project 

• Designed and planned a game prototype using Unreal Engine 5.
• Produced sketches, planning documentation, and a final development report.
• Improved understanding of game design workflows and project planning.

RESTful API Development | Java & JAX-RS

• Developed a Java application using object-oriented programming principles.
• Implemented RESTful API functionality using the JAX-RS framework.
• Strengthened understanding of API design and backend development concepts.

Responsive Website Development | HTML, CSS & JavaScript

• Developed a responsive website as part of a collaborative group project.
• Created linked HTML pages and interactive JavaScript functionality using Visual Studio Code.
• Collaborated within a team environment to deliver a complete website solution.

AI Techniques & Neural Network Implementation 

• Researched and evaluated datasets to support AI model implementation.
• Implemented neural networks using PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Visualised outputs and analysed results using MATLAB and Matplotlib.

Plane Management System | Java

• Developed a plane management system using Java and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Implemented data structures including ArrayLists and HashMaps.
• Applied problem-solving skills to develop efficient data sorting solutions.