James Lunt - Professional Portfolio

About

Highly driven, Master in Computer Science Graduate from Trinity College Dublin. Proficient at Software Engineering, Machine Learning and Technical Consulting, seeking work in the IT industry.

Master in Computer Science Graduate

I am born and raised in Dublin Ireland. I spent 5 years studying computer science in Trinity College Dublin where I grew a deep passion for information technology and finally achieved a Distinction in my Masters.

Birthday: 6 May 1999
City: Dublin, Ireland
Email: jamesluntdev@gmail.com

Alma Pater: Trinity College Dublin
Grade: Distinction, 76%
Phone: +353 (087) 455 3610

Throughout university, I studied a wide spectrum of computer science topics, concepts, and paradigms. Working on various projects and assignments has provided me with considerable expertise in programming languages and technologies for diverse applications. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with reputable tech companies such as Microsoft and Guidewire Software. These experiences have nurtured my proficiency in areas such as Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and Technical Consulting. Currently I lecture Python Programming for Data Science in City Colleges Dublin.

Technologies

With practice in industry and academia, I have gained extensive expertise in a number of technologies.

Resume

I've spent 5 years studying Computer Science in University, worked extensively with large insurance tech company Guidewire Software and I've taught undergraduate students at the School of Computer Science and Statistics. Furthermore I've conducted my own freelance work developing for small businesses.

Education

Master of Computer Science

2022 - 2023

Trinity College Dublin

Studied a range of topics in Networking, AI, IoT, Distributed Systems and Scalable Computing.
Dissertation research focused on Federated Learning in Smart Healthcare.
Achieved 79% in my Dissertation research paper and a 76% annual grade.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

2018 - 2022

Trinity College Dublin

Studied a range of topics, starting from computer science fundamentals such as logic gates and microprocessor machine code, and extending to widespread applications like computer graphics and cloud computing.

Freelance Experience

Web Development

Founder of a web agency that designs, hosts and maintains WordPress websites for people with small businesses and hobbies.

Developed ability to consult with non-techy customers to learn their businesses niche and provide them with software driven solutions.
Currently supporting an e-commerce store with hundreds of monthly sales.

Professional Experience

Lecturer in Python for Data Science

Current

City Colleges, Dublin

Teaching Python Programming, a 5 ECTS module as part of a HDip in Data Analytics (Level 8). Content I lecture include programming fundamentals and Object-Oriented-Programming, as well as data-manipulation techniques with Pandas and Numpy, data-visualisation techniques with Matplotlib and Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn.
Classes consist of up to 50 students for 5.5 hours a week. I am responsible for producing learning materials, creating assignments, conducting lectures and assessing students. Furthermore, I help market the course.

Software Developer

Feb, 2022 - Aug, 2022

Guidewire Software, Dublin

Team lead & Scrum master for the development of the Guidewire Insurance Explorer Developed project management and agile methodology skills as well as technologies such as Node.js, React.js & Docker.
Back-end software engineer in the development of the Guidewire Layer Analyser. Learnt professional programming standards & CI/CD from working daily with experienced engineers & furthered my ability with Java while operating with a large codebase.

Teaching Assistant

Sep, 2022 - April, 2023

School of Computer Science & Statistics, TCD

Guided 50 Computer Science students on a bi-weekly basis towards the completion of their Information Management System, teaching them skills and technologies such as UML, XML, & System design.
Supported 80 engineering students on a bi-weekly basis in building their Self Driving Buggies. I helped them work with their IoT devices, which consisted of Arduino microprocessors connected to multiple sensors and actuators and programmed using C and Java.

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