Liam

Nottingham, United Kingdom

liam.orrill@ntlworld.com

Education

09/2016 - 06/2018
BTEC: IT Software   Central College Nottingham
  • Graduated with the highest possible grade, achieving a triple distinction star (D*D*D*).
09/2018 - 06/2021
BSc Computer Science   University of Nottingham
  • Graduated with 1st Class BSc with Honours
  • Proficient in various programming paradigms, including C, C++, Java, Haskell, Python, MATLAB, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and ARM Assembly.
  • Engaged in group-oriented modules, developing essential skills related to software development workflows, such as Agile SCRUM.
  • Acquired expertise level knowledge in Big Data, Malware Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Focused on security and networking, culminating in a dissertation titled "Towards a better understanding of security in autonomous vehicles." The research delved into measuring security using protocols and intelligence without relying on a fixed network, including interactions with millions of vehicles/pedestrians.

Working experience

12/2016 - 08/2021
Customer Service Assistant (Part time)   Central England Cooperative
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a demanding environment.
  • Demonstrated versatility in handling various tasks, contributing to different aspects of the business.
  • Strengthened communication and teamwork skills.
05/2021 - 12/2021
Developer   Playerlands
  • Assisted with frontend and backend deployment, effectively resolving tasks and bugs.
  • Actively participated in shaping the company's future and vision.
  • Gained expertise in agile practices, adhering to sprint timelines.
  • Competently utilized cloud services in day-to-day work.
  • Used a range of technologies and languages including cloud services, modern web frameworks, databases and many different languages.
12/2021 - Present
Developer   UK Meds
  • Proficiently navigating a diverse tech landscape, encompassing cloud services, cutting-edge web frameworks, and database systems.
  • Collaborating seamlessly within a dynamic developer ensemble, contributing to the ideation and implementation of innovative features that streamline business processes and enhance customer interactions.
  • Thriving in a high-octane environment, dedicated to delivering unparalleled service excellence to our valued clientele.
  • Employing meticulous testing methodologies, harnessing the power of testing frameworks to ensure the utmost quality of deliverables before they reach the public.
  • Transforming high-level design concepts into tangible, functional web pages and components, breathing life into digital visions with precision and expertise.

Professional Development and Projects

University
Several University Projects  

Group Project

Participated in a team project involving a presentation to a Capital One representative. This project was developed using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL.

Space Invaders

Created a Space Invaders game using C++.

MP3 Player

Designed and implemented a functional MP3 player using Java within the Android Studio environment.

Malware Analysis

Analysed Malicious software through static and dynamic means and wrote reports on the findings. This was carried out using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra and performed on a virtual machine.

01-2022 - 06-2022
Microservices Project  
Constructed a microservices-based ticketing system utilizing Node.js, React, Express, Redis, Kubernetes, Typescript, an authentication system, NATS, and Stripe integration.
08/2022 - 09/2022
Decentralized Application  
Developed a Bootstrap template within the T3 stack framework, enabling seamless integration with multiple networks and facilitating interaction between smart contracts on various blockchain chains.
Current
Projects in progress  

Certifications

I'm presently focused on preparing for my AWS certifications, with plans to follow up by obtaining my CCNA certification.

Sass Template

A Sass bootstrap template designed to expedite the development of MVP applications.

Blog

I'm currently in the process of creating blogs to document anything I find intriguing in both my professional and personal life journeys.

Telegram Bot

Designed and programmed a Telegram bot originally created for monitoring and alerting specific transactions within a decentralized network. It's now undergoing modifications to facilitate the buying and selling of tokens.

Skills and interests

Languages
English
Technologies
NextJs, Astro, Planetscale, Drizzle ORM, TailwindCSS, Vue.js, AWS, SST, Cloudflare, Kubernetes, Solidity, Huff, Python, Typescript, Rust, C, Go, SQL, Postgres, Redis, DynamoDB, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Docker, Terraform, Git, Bash, Linux.
Interests

Web3/Blockchain, Cryptography, Security, Networking, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Weightlifting, Music, Food, Football, Ice Hockey, Investing and Travel