Adam French
- -+447563266931
-adam.a.french@outlook.com
-www.adam-french.co.uk
-Profile
-- Recently graduated from the University of Leeds with a BSc - Computer Science with Mathematics (International) degree. - Currently self-studying and building projects aligned with the - type of roles I am seeking. I have a strong background across a - variety of programming languages and will be able to quickly get - on board with any codebase. -
-- I am most keen to work for a company with altruistic values and - a focus on durable solutions. Looking forward to learning from - experts and collaborating with motivated individuals. -
- -Personal Projects
-| Project | -Skills | -Date | -Description | -
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Websites | -Nginx, Vue, Postgres, Docker, Go, Python | -Ongoing | -- My personal site, Currently - self hosted - using listed skills. In the past, I have used - Svelte, React/Redux, SQLite, Rust and Deno. - | -
| Computer Graphics | -Rust, Linear Algebra, Multithreading | -2023 | -- A multithreaded, recursive ray tracer implemented in - Rust. - | -
| Mobile Automata | -Mathematica, JS | -2024 | -- Investigated properties of cellular automata by - observing emergent behaviors through custom - simulations. - | -
| Arduino Programming & Circuits | -C++, Soldering, Embedded Systems | -2022 - 2025 | -- Created decorations using salvaged components from - discarded electronics. - | -
| Memory Palace Website | -TS, Rust, React, Redux, SQLite | -2025 | -- Full-stack web application aiming to make the - “memory palace” memorization technique easy. - | -
| 3D Printing | -FreeCAD | -Ongoing | -- Designing quality of life objects using FreeCAD and - printing with a BambuLab A1. - | -
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 - |
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| The University of Waterloo | -- - - - - - 2023-2024 - | -
- Average: 74.5%
- - Relevant Courses: - Applied Cryptography, Introduction to Computer - Graphics, Introduction to Rings and Fields with - Applications - |
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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, Waiter, Cashier | -Hospitality Venues | -2018-2023 | -- Delivered heartfelt customer service in various - fast-paced, high-pressure hospitality environments. - | -
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. - | -
| meetup.com | -Ongoing | -- Attending various tech meetups and social events. - | -
| Boardgames | -Ongoing | -- Meet up regularly to play the game - Root. - | -
| Leetcode | -Ongoing | -- Do the leetcode daily challenge and hone in on - different programming languages. - | -
| 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 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. - | -