William Cooke
London
Summary
Innovative Software Engineer with expertise in Python development, API integration, and data transformation. Developed financial data integration solutions, enhancing system connectivity at Apex Quantitative Group. Founded Triaga.ai, an AI-driven platform built with Python, FastAPI, and Node.js. Focused on leveraging technical skills to address complex business challenges in AI and data infrastructure.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Software Engineer
Triaga.ai
03.2026 - Current
- Founded and developed Triaga.ai, an AI-powered property technology platform that simplifies maintenance workflows for letting agents, landlords and tenants.
- Managed complete product lifecycle from opportunity identification and solution design to development, debugging, and live deployment.
- Built and deployed the application using Python, FastAPI and Node.js, taking ownership of architecture, backend development and integrations.
- Identified and addressed operational challenges for letting agents, landlords and tenants, translating real-world requirements into structured workflows and effective software functionality.
Technical Consultant
IBM (via Grayce)
London
10.2025 - Current
- Identified and investigated systemic ticket classification issue, analysing hundreds of historical records and developing automated Jira filters to pinpoint affected cases for remediation.
- Worked with enterprise platforms, including Atlassian tools and ServiceNow, to support operational processes and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Supported UK public-sector client by collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify operational challenges and deliver practical solutions.
- Received the Grayce Client Feedback Award and achieved promotion to L2 ahead of schedule; maintain active UK SC clearance.
Consultant Engineer
Apex Quantitative Group
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Designed and developed a Python data integration tool using Databento APIs, retrieving, transforming and structuring external financial market data for use within existing trading systems.
- Built automated data processing workflows to bridge external data sources with legacy software, ensuring data was formatted to meet the requirements of downstream systems.
- Reviewed codebases and clarified technical functionality for non-technical colleagues, facilitating effective communication between technical and operational teams.
Software Developer
Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions University Placement
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained commercial software solutions for insurance-sector customers, enhancing system performance and user satisfaction within agile engineering team.
- Developed and implemented software solutions to meet client requirements, enhancing system functionality and user satisfaction.
- Created new, efficient code for various software projects, ensuring quality and performance.
- Collaborated with developers to deliver reliable software, ensuring adherence to coding standards and testing practices while meeting customer requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to identify software bugs during development.
Education
1st class BSc Hons - Computer Science
Nottingham Trent University
NottinghamA-Levels - Computer Science, Mathematics, Graphic Design
The Grange School
HartfordSkills
- Programming & Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQL, Nodejs, C, C#, PHP, full-stack web development
- Data Engineering & Integration: Python, SQL, REST APIs, Data integration solutions
- AI & Machine Learning: AI application development
- Cloud & Development Tools: AWS, Azure, Linux, Git, Vercel, Application deployment
- Customer & Technical Delivery: Technical troubleshooting
Awards
Grayce client feedback award (2026): recognised for outstanding client contribution, professionalism and technical delivery., Oxford BEBRAS mathematical thinking challenge (2018): ranked 12th nationally in the final round for my age group., Queens scout award (2017): achieved the highest award in UK scouting.
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Founder & Software Engineer
Triaga.ai
03.2026 - Current
Technical Consultant
IBM (via Grayce)
10.2025 - Current
Consultant Engineer
Apex Quantitative Group
08.2023 - 10.2025
Software Developer
Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions University Placement
07.2021 - 01.2022
1st class BSc Hons - Computer Science
Nottingham Trent University
A-Levels - Computer Science, Mathematics, Graphic Design
The Grange School