Philip Evans

Philip Evans

Sailing Instructor and Camp counsellor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quantitative Developer at Bank of America

  • Education

    • The Royal School Armagh

      2015 - 2017

      A-Levels:A* - Further MathematicsA* - MathematicsA - Physics

    • French International School of Hong Kong /Lycée Français International de Hong Kong

      2010 - 2015

      IGCSEs:A* - x5A - x5

    • Durham University

      2017 - 2022
      Master of Engineering - MEng Computer Science Second-Class Honours, Upper division (2.1)

      Activities and Societies: Trevelyan College Boat Club (TCBC), Durham University Sailing Club (DUSC) Relevant University Modules:Networks and Systems - 84%Programming Paradigms - 83%Software Methodologies - 73%Design of Algorithms and Data Structures - 73%Software Engineering - 72%Computational Thinking - 71%Parallel Scientific Computing – 69%

  • Experience

    • Camp Pemigewassett

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Sailing Instructor and Camp counsellor

      • Tasked with leading and coordinating large student cohorts, with a focus on effective communication, constructive mediation, and practical conflict resolution.• Exercised initiative to revise longstanding sailing course syllabi, proactively implementing subsequent new processes and procedures.

    • Durham University

      Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
      Teaching Assistant

      • Delivered engaging and insightful practicals for the first-year Computer Systems module, focusing on hardware design.• Instructed students on Processor architectures, Memory systems, Logic gates, Combinational and sequential circuits, and Assembly language in a manner that fostered understanding and active participation.• Empowered large groups of students to effectively grasp complex concepts, enabling improved interaction with course material.

    • Trevelyan College Boat Club

      Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
      President

      • Revived and led the Club to success during one of its most challenging years and negotiated a new boathouse rent agreement that prevented its closure.

    • Amazon

      Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
      Business Intelligence Intern

      • Developed and implemented a comprehensive metrics dashboard to monitor all on-site activity for Amazon Europe’s operations, improving data visibility and decision-making.• Employed SQL queries to enhance the innovative “DeepDive” functionality of the project, optimizing data analysis capabilities and driving actionable insights.• Fostered strong relationships with various Operations teams across Europe, facilitating seamless access to their managed data and ensuring effective collaboration. Show less

    • Ark

      Nov 2022 - Oct 2023
      Full-Stack Product Engineer

      • Developed a web-based CRM for building managers with two integrated mobile apps, using a React-Typescript-GraphQL-Django stack and the Agile SDLC.• Played a key role in doubling our products usage during time with Ark, as one of the three-person engineering team and the 9th employee.• Led backlog refinement, technical refinement, end of week ceremony, and scrum retros.

    • Bank of America

      Jan 2024 - now
      Quantitative Developer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award

      The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
      Nov 2018
    • Speech and Drama: Grade 7

      LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Philip Evans
      Dyfrig Williams Memorial Trophy Trevelyan College Jun 2022 Received in recognition of my contributions to Trevelyan College Boat Club during my 5 years of membership, in roles including Men's Squad Captain and Club President.
    • Awarded to Philip Evans
      The Chambers Memorial Prize The Royal School Armagh Sep 2017 For the highest grade achieved in Further Mathematics A-Level.