Southport, UK | First-Class Computer Science Graduate | Aspiring Cybersecurity Engineer
Computer Science graduate focused on cybersecurity, programming and problem-solving.
I am a First-Class Honours Computer Science graduate with practical experience in Python, machine learning and software development. My dissertation explored AI-powered intrusion detection to identify DDoS attacks in network traffic.
Profile
Technical foundations in cybersecurity and software engineering.
My First-Class Computer Science degree and personal projects developed my programming, analytical and problem-solving skills. My dissertation focused on detecting DDoS attacks using machine learning and Python. I am now seeking a junior cybersecurity role where I can contribute and develop professionally.
Core Strengths
Skills relevant to junior cybersecurity engineering
Security Analysis
Understanding network threats, analysing traffic data and evaluating intrusion detection results through academic research.
Python & Machine Learning
Practical Python experience with data preprocessing, model training, classification and performance evaluation.
Networking & Systems
Academic grounding in computer networks, connected systems and the fundamentals of network security.
Software Development
Experience building and debugging applications using JavaScript, React, APIs and Git-based version control.
Technical Knowledge
Technical skills and development tools
My degree, dissertation and personal projects provide a foundation in programming, network security concepts, software development and systematic technical investigation.
Intrusion Detection
Machine Learning
Git & GitHub
Troubleshooting
Networking
Data Analysis
React
Python
JavaScript
APIs
Cybersecurity
IoT
Selected Work
Cybersecurity and software development projects
Cybersecurity
Python
Intrusion Detection System Dissertation
Developed an AI-powered intrusion detection system in Python using the CICIDS2017 dataset to classify benign network traffic and DDoS attacks with machine learning models.
- Random Forest and Logistic Regression
- Traffic classification and false-positive evaluation
- Python, data preprocessing and model testing
C++
Systems
Smart Home Automation System
Developed a smart home automation system using object-oriented programming principles, applying debugging and problem-solving throughout development.
- Connected-system concepts
- Debugging and issue resolution
- Object-oriented C++
Web
APIs
Weather Intelligence System
Built a weather intelligence application integrating external APIs and data processing, demonstrating software development, debugging and integration skills.
- React, Node.js, and Python
- API integration
- Software troubleshooting
Background
Education and professional experience
Tesco Colleague, Tesco Superstore Aigburth
Resolved customer queries, used digital systems accurately, followed procedures and balanced competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
BSc Computer Science, Liverpool Hope University
Awarded First-Class Honours. Relevant modules include Networks, Analysis & Design of Algorithms, Machine Learning and IoT. Dissertation: AI-powered intrusion detection for DDoS traffic.
Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Experience
Supported customers at One Beyond Ltd, Jollie's Barn, and Southport Pleasureland while following procedures, processing sales and returns, and maintaining high service and safety standards.
What I Bring
A strong foundation for a junior cybersecurity team
I bring a combination of Python programming, security-focused academic research, software development and customer-facing experience, with a methodical approach to investigation, learning and collaboration.
Contact
Open to junior cybersecurity and technical development opportunities.
I am seeking an opportunity to begin my cybersecurity career, contribute to a collaborative technical team, and develop hands-on experience in security monitoring, vulnerability management and incident response.