Adam French - CV

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Adam French

+447563266931

adam.a.french@outlook.com

Profile

Passionate about developing robust, efficient software with a strong focus on maintainability, scalability, and long-term performance. I take pride in my ability to perform under pressure, adapt quickly, and contribute effectively in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

My ideal role involves designing and building scalable systems that balance creativity with problem-solving. I aim to cultivate meaningful professional connections and contribute to projects that deliver a clear altruistic impact.

Education

Location Date Description
The University of Leeds 2021-2025 BSc Computer Science with Mathematics (International)
Average: 81.1%           (First Class Honours)
Relevant Courses: Procedural Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures I & II, Databases, Computer Processors, Compiler Design and Construction, Formal Languages and Finite Automata, Probability and Statistics I, Machine Learning, Graph Algorithms & Complexity Theory
The University of Waterloo 2023-2024 Average: 74.5%
Relevant Courses: Applied Cryptography, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Introduction to Rings and Fields with Applications

Experience

Role Location Date Duties
Student Wolfram Summer School 2024 Designed and completed a time-constrained research project exploring Mobile Automata and conditions for computational reversibility. Communicated findings through visualizations and presentations.
Bartender Belgrave Music Hall 2022-2025 Delivered heartfelt customer service in various fast-paced, high-pressure hospitality environments.
Cashier Assistant To The Rise Bakery Summer 2022 Prepared coffee, served customers, presented goods, cleaned bakery equipment, and made toasties.
Waiter BFI Bar and Kitchen Summer 2020 Managed bookings, allocated tables, handled complaints, ran food and drinks, and maintained BOH cleanliness.

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Personal Projects

Project Skills Date Description
Mobile Automata Mathematica, JS, Logic, Analysis 2024 Designed experiments and analysis tools to identify pattern similarities among automata. Investigated computational properties by defining specific phenomena and observing emergent behaviors through custom simulations.
Computer Graphics Rust, Linear Algebra, Multi-threading 2023 Developed a multi-threaded, recursive ray tracer as part of a University of Waterloo project. Explored advanced ray-surface intersection techniques, including experimental rendering of higher-dimensional geometries.
Arduino Programming & Circuits C++, Soldering, Embedded Systems 2022 - 2025 Created room decorations using salvaged components from discarded electronics.
Memory Palace Website TS, Rust, React, Redux, SQLite 2025 Full-stack web application implementing the “memory palace” memorization technique. Built with a React/Redux frontend, Rust-based Actix backend, and SQLite database.
Personal Websites HTML, JS, Design, UI/UX Ongoing Continuously evolving my personal site and designing other creative websites. Experimented with Svelte, Vue, and React/Redux using libraries such as P5 and Three.js.
3D Printing FreeCAD Ongoing Designing and manufacturing household objects and repairs, including replacement window handles, desk organizers, and 3D scans.

Commitments

Activity Date Details
Learning Mandarin Ongoing Aiming to complete HSK 3 proficiency exam by December 2026
Sports Activities Ongoing Run weekly, active gym attendee, regularly go hiking.
Construction and Landscaping Ongoing Involved in building a house in Bulgaria.
University of Waterloo Film Club 2023-2024 Worked on student films “Moon King” and “HAM”, available online.
Socratica 2023-2024 Worked with like-minded individuals exploring innovative tech.
University of Leeds Hockey Club 2022-2023 Played for the University of Leeds Hockey Club.
Royal Air Force Air Cadets 2017-2020 Achieved the role of Sergeant and “Best Cadet" award.

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