Thomas Smith

A highly motivated and dedicated student at the University of Lincoln, passionate about software development and programming, with hands-on experience in various programming languages. A graduate, achieving a 1st Class (Hons) for my undergraduate, and currently studying for a postgraduate master’s degree. Currently seeking part-time work or volunteering opportunities to provide practical and customer-facing experience to complement my academic achievements and studies.

Undergraduate Dissertation (Grade: 77%) - University of Lincoln, 2024-25

• Project researching recommendation systems (like those used in entertainment and shopping recommendations) for improving online educational courses for improving touch-typing skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication whilst liaising with an academic supervisor, and when organising and communicating with participants for trialling my research.
• Utilised strong report-writing skills through my documentation and final dissertation, being commended for the quality of writing by an academic supervisor.

Team Software Engineering (Grade: 71%) - University of Lincoln, 2023-24

• A collaborative project working alongside six peers to develop a game.
• Worked collaboratively with peers from a different discipline, quickly adapting to new concepts and demonstrating adaptability when learning.
• Demonstrated strong organisational skills through managing weekly stakeholder meetings and keeping detailed diary logs and paperwork.

Maths for Computing (Grade: 82%) – University of Lincoln, 2022-23

• Applied mathematics skills to practice a variety of mathematical concepts: linear equations, trig, vectors, matrices, set theory, calculus, statistics and logic.
• Demonstrated basic mathematics skills (counting and BIDMAS) through practising more advanced mathematical concepts.