About Me
Who I am
I am a data scientist and doctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge with experience in secondary data analysis and machine learning. I specialise in neurodevelopment and education; my projects investigate individual differences in childhood learning, cognition, and mental health. I also work with generative network models with the goal of modelling brain connectivity and topology.
Education
PhD in Computational Neuroscience and Adolescent Development
PhD in Computational Neuroscience and Adolescent Development
- Researching development across adolescence.
- Using machine learning and computational modelling to analyse secondary data.
- Focus on individual differences and transdiagnostic approaches.
- Exploring how neural connectivity supports cognitive change over time.
BSc Psychology - First Degree with Honors
BSc Psychology - First Degree with Honors
- Educated in transdiagnostic research and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Completed a research project investigating cumulative culture using a 3D virtual experimental setup programmed in C#.
- Explored advanced statistical methods in developmental science, including network analysis and machine learning techniques.
Professional Experience
Computational
Computational
Machine Learning Engineer
- Appointed full-time to develop an Outfit Recommendation Algorithm for the 'Swerv' mobile app following a £50,000 grant from the MyWorld Creative Industries in AI programme.
- Harnessed cutting-edge machine learning technologies to create a custom ML architecture, gaining valuable experience in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and model evaluation.
- Collaborated with a talented team using the agile development framework to successfully create and evaluate the model over a 3-month period.
Computational Research Internship
- Programmed a procedurally generated 3D map using C# and Unity.
- Designed a generative algorithm to enable the rapid creation of complex virtual environments.
- Developed software to facilitate non-technical users in producing VR experiments for research applications.
- Integrated this tool into a dissertation project on cumulative culture and navigation.
Virtual Reality Software Engineering Placement
- Developed virtual reality health and safety training software using C# and Unity.
- Enhanced perception and user experience in large-scale VR projects.
- Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize virtual environments for navigation research.
Full Stack Web Developer – Beat this Together Charity Website
- Developed a blog for a Bristol-based eating disorder awareness charity using Django.
Research
Research
Research Assistant – Implicit Gender Attitudes Study
- Programmed experiments using PsychoPy with JavaScript integration for web-based deployment.
- Conducted data analysis, built pilot experiments, and researched background literature.
- Used R and Python for data wrangling and statistical analysis.
Qualitative Research Project – 'What does it mean to be happy?'
- Conducted qualitative data analysis and interviews on subjective interpretations of happiness.
- Used thematic analysis to identify commonalities and generate participant sub-groups.
Teaching
Teaching
Book Contract: 'An Introduction to Using C# and Unity in Psychological Science'
- Writing a book aimed at psychology students interested in building 3D virtual experiments.
- Simplifying advanced computational concepts for psychology students.
- Teaching how to develop software applications using Unity and C#.
Demonstrator for the R Programming Language for Multivariate and Linear Statistics
- Assisted in a class demonstrating R and advanced statistical methods in the social/cognitive sciences.
- Guided students through implementing multivariate and linear statistical techniques in R.
- Provided support for data analysis tasks, troubleshooting errors, and clarifying key statistical concepts.
- Assisted with coding exercises and methodological explanations to enhance practical learning.
Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs Secondary School
- Worked in a school specializing in behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Supported students with ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, and attachment disorders.
- Assisted individual students daily, adapting teaching strategies to their unique needs.
- Developed insights into transdiagnostic approaches and personalized learning support.