Thomas Ayling

Thomas Ayling

Shadowing Software Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Support Engineer at Global Graphics

  • Education

    • Hills Road Sixth Form College Cambridge

      2018 - 2020
      A Level Computer Science A

      Acquired foundational knowledge in object-oriented programming, database management, and file reading and writing.

    • University of Birmingham

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Physics

      Activities and Societies: Poynting Physical Society, Ultimate Frisbee, Running - I gained mathematical and problem-solving skills across various fields, including nuclear and particle physics, radar, and astrophysics. - Managing my workload effectively required me to master time management and organisational techniques like spaced repetition, active recall, the Pomodoro technique, and the Second Brain Method. - Over three years, I learned to use Python for both physics and non-physics applications. In my second year, I developed an image recognition system that… Show more - I gained mathematical and problem-solving skills across various fields, including nuclear and particle physics, radar, and astrophysics. - Managing my workload effectively required me to master time management and organisational techniques like spaced repetition, active recall, the Pomodoro technique, and the Second Brain Method. - Over three years, I learned to use Python for both physics and non-physics applications. In my second year, I developed an image recognition system that counted heads and tails from 50 coins flipped simultaneously. - In my final year, I assumed a leadership role in a robotics group project, guiding a subgroup that created a Python framework for machine learning algorithms to operate on a humanoid robot. - Outside of academics, I dedicated time to running and playing ultimate frisbee. In my final year, I completed the Great Birmingham Run half marathon and competed nationally in university ultimate frisbee. Show less

  • Experience

    • I2 Group

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
      Shadowing Software Engineer

      - Shadowed experienced software engineers, graphic designers, and researchers during the prototype production phase. - Acquired foundational knowledge in TypeScript and developed a program to display a logo. - Created a user-friendly graphical interface for a banking app tailored for elderly customers. - Participated in exhaustive testing of the performance of a software interface prototype.

    • University of Birmingham Guild of Students

      Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      Cleaning Assistant

      This role involved cleaning rooms and outside areas around the student guild building. This required initiative to continually ask supervisors for jobs and teamwork to complete tasks efficiently. I was a friendly and reliable employee who independently organised a work social for the team.

    • Restore Harrow Green Laboratory Services

      Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
      Laboratory Relocations Operative

      - Collaborated in small teams to relocate three AstraZeneca laboratory sites.- Adapted to different teams daily, selected from a pool of over 50 employees.- Frequently assumed leadership roles and audited team members' hours.

    • Meteor Inkjet Ltd

      Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
      Shipping Assistant

      - Mastered the shipping order and inventory management process with NetSuite.- Performed a manual inventory count of all stock.

    • Global Graphics Software

      Feb 2025 - now
      Graduate Support Engineer

      As a Graduate Support Engineer am responsible for managing the support requests submitted through the JIRA service desk system, answering questions and providing sample code.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas Ayling
      The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Gold level Duke of Edinburgh's Award Feb 2025
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ultimate Frisbee Coach

      Issued by Trinity College Cambridge on Nov 2024
      Trinity College CambridgeAssociated with Thomas Ayling
    • Mathematics Tutor

      Issued by CoachBright on Mar 2022
      CoachBrightAssociated with Thomas Ayling