Learning by breaking things.
I am a high-achieving Digital Software Development student at Bournemouth & Poole College with a dedicated focus on ethical hacking and secure system architecture. I specialize in building robust, defense-oriented applications while utilizing my role as a student representative to drive collaborative excellence and positive change within the technical community.
With a strong foundation in modern programming and proactive problem-solving, I strive to create digital experiences that are not only high-performing but also fundamentally secure against emerging threats. I am committed to applying my organizational skills and technical expertise to gain hands-on industry experience and build a resilient, long-term career in cybersecurity.
- Experience
Where I've been.
1st Line IT Support Assistant
- •System Deployment: Configuring and imaging new laptops for enterprise deployment while ensuring all software and services meet college standards.
- •Helpdesk Ticketing: Closing tickets and requests filed through the college Helpdesk system to ensure prompt resolution.
- •Student Enrolment Prep: Preparing workstations ahead of new student enrolment, ensuring devices were set up and ready for the start of term.
IT Support Assistant (T-Level Work Placement)
- •Hardware Maintenance: Performing hardware diagnostics and repairs, including dismantling and reassembling desktop hardware and peripherals.
- •System Deployment: Configuring and imaging new laptops for enterprise deployment, ensuring all software and security protocols meet college standards.
- •Process Automation: Utilizing Microsoft Power Automate to design and build automated workflows, improving departmental efficiency.
T-Level: Digital Software Development
- •Focus: Software Programming, Security & Testing, Emerging Technologies, Legislation, Data.
- •Elected Student Representative: Acted as a liaison between 15+ students and faculty.
IT Support Assistant (Work Placement)
- •Hardware Maintenance: Performing hardware diagnostics and repairs.
- •System Deployment: Configuring and imaging new laptops for enterprise deployment.
- •Process Automation: Utilizing Microsoft Power Automate to build workflows.
Web & Social Media Project Member
- •Web Development: Collaborated to design and deploy a responsive website.
- •Graphic Design: Developed reusable assets using Canva and Photoshop.
- •Team Leadership: Led the project team, awarded 'Best Overall Project'.
BTEC First in Digital
- •Achieved Distinction grades across core modules including Web Development and Networking.
- •Developed a foundational understanding of digital impact and IT systems.
- Skills
Calibration.
Languages
Frameworks
Security
Tools
- Interests
Beyond the code.
The Soundtrack
Music is my primary fuel for focus. My rotation leans heavily into alternative, industrial, and hard-rock.
Fandoms I am part of
Hobbies & Media
Physical Media Collector
A collector of physical media, I value high-fidelity audio and tangible media ownership.
Creative
Photography & building Lego
Active
Gaming & hardware tinkering
Technical
Side projects & security
- Certifications
Receipts.
Python Essentials 1
Networking Basics
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path
Operating Systems Basics
Computer Hardware Basics
AWS Educate Introduction to Cloud 101
Introduction to JavaScript
Introduction to cyber security stay safe online
Introduction to C++
Introduction to CSS
Introduction to HTML
- Now
What I'm doing now.
Current Projects
Deep-diving into Golang and refining automation workflows using Python. Currently iterating on this portfolio to improve its performance and accessibility.
Learning & Growth
Studying for upcoming exams and practical assessments. On the side, I'm exploring Python to create automation scripts for my ethical hacking hobby.
Life & Balance
Making more time for touching grass on the weekends and working through my backlog of novels. Currently reading: Angels & Demons.