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338 lines
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<title>Adam French - CV</title>
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<a class="no-print" href="/index.html"><h1>Take me back!!!!</h1></a>
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<div
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class="no-print"
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style="width: 100%; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0"
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<h1>Page 1</h1>
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<div class="a4page">
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<div class="contact">
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<h1>Adam French</h1>
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<!-- <a href="covers.html"><img width=25 height=50 src="img/rune.png"></a> -->
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<div class="contact-details">
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<p>+447563266931</p>
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<p>adam.a.french@outlook.com</p>
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<h2>Profile</h2>
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<p>
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Passionate about developing robust, efficient software with a
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strong focus on maintainability, scalability, and long-term
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performance. I take pride in my ability to perform under
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pressure, adapt quickly, and contribute effectively in
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collaborative, fast-paced environments.
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<p>
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My ideal role involves designing and building scalable systems
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that balance creativity with problem-solving. I aim to cultivate
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meaningful professional connections and contribute to projects
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that deliver a clear altruistic impact.
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</p>
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<h2>Education</h2>
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<table>
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<th>Location</th>
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<th>Date</th>
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<th>Description</th>
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<td>The University of Leeds</td>
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<!-- <span>2021</span> -->
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<!-- <span>2025</span> -->
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2021-2025
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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<strong
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>BSc Computer Science with Mathematics
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(International)</strong
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><br />
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<strong
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>Average:
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81.1%           (First
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Class Honours) </strong
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><br />
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<strong>Relevant Courses: </strong>
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Procedural Programming, Object Oriented Programming,
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Algorithms and Data Structures I & II, Databases,
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Computer Processors, Compiler Design and Construction,
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Formal Languages and Finite Automata, Probability and
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Statistics I, Machine Learning, Graph Algorithms &
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Complexity Theory
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<td>The University of Waterloo</td>
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<!-- <span>2023</span> -->
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<!-- <span>2024</span> -->
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2023-2024
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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<strong>Average: 74.5%</strong>
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<br />
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<strong>Relevant Courses:</strong>
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Applied Cryptography, Introduction to Computer Graphics,
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Introduction to Rings and Fields with Applications<br /><br />
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</td>
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</table>
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<h2>Experience</h2>
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<table>
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<th>Role</th>
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<th>Location</th>
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<th>Date</th>
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<th>Duties</th>
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<td>Student</td>
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<td>Wolfram Summer School</td>
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<td>2024</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Designed and completed a time-constrained research
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project exploring Mobile Automata and conditions for
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computational reversibility. Communicated findings
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through visualizations and presentations.
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<td>Bartender</td>
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<td>Belgrave Music Hall</td>
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<td>2022-2025</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Delivered heartfelt customer service in various
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fast-paced, high-pressure hospitality environments.
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<td>Cashier Assistant</td>
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<td>To The Rise Bakery</td>
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<td>Summer 2022</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Prepared coffee, served customers, presented goods,
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cleaned bakery equipment, and made toasties.
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<td>Waiter</td>
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<td>BFI Bar and Kitchen</td>
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<td>Summer 2020</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Managed bookings, allocated tables, handled complaints,
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ran food and drinks, and maintained BOH cleanliness.
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</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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</div>
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style="width: 100%; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0"
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<h1>Page 2</h1>
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</div>
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<h2>Personal Projects</h2>
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<table>
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<th>Project</th>
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<th>Skills</th>
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<th>Date</th>
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<th>Description</th>
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<td>Mobile Automata</td>
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<td>Mathematica, JS, Logic, Analysis</td>
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<td>2024</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Designed experiments and analysis tools to identify
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pattern similarities among automata. Investigated
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computational properties by defining specific phenomena
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and observing emergent behaviors through custom
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simulations.
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</td>
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<td>Computer Graphics</td>
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<td>Rust, Linear Algebra, Multi-threading</td>
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<td>2023</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Developed a multi-threaded, recursive ray tracer as part
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of a University of Waterloo project. Explored advanced
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ray-surface intersection techniques, including
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experimental rendering of higher-dimensional geometries.
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<td>Arduino Programming & Circuits</td>
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<td>C++, Soldering, Embedded Systems</td>
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<td>2022 - 2025</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Created room decorations using salvaged components from
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discarded electronics.
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<td>Memory Palace Website</td>
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<td>TS, Rust, React, Redux, SQLite</td>
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<td>2025</td>
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Full-stack web application implementing the “memory
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palace” memorization technique. Built with a React/Redux
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frontend, Rust-based Actix backend, and SQLite database.
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<td>Personal Websites</td>
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<td>HTML, JS, Design, UI/UX</td>
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<td>Ongoing</td>
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Continuously evolving my personal site and designing
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other creative websites. Experimented with Svelte, Vue,
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and React/Redux using libraries such as P5 and Three.js.
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<td>3D Printing</td>
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<td>FreeCAD</td>
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<td>Ongoing</td>
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<td class="row-leftalign">
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Designing and manufacturing household objects and
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repairs, including replacement window handles, desk
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organizers, and 3D scans.
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</td>
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</table>
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<h2>Commitments</h2>
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<table>
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<th>Activity</th>
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<th>Date</th>
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<th>Details</th>
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<td>Learning Mandarin</td>
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<td>Ongoing</td>
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Aiming to complete HSK 3 proficiency exam by December
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2026
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</td>
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</tr>
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<!-- <td>Cybersecurity Training</td> -->
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<!-- <td>Ongoing</td> -->
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<!-- Using <em>pwn.college, tryhackme.com</em> to learn pentesting techniques.</td> -->
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<td>Sports Activities</td>
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<td>Ongoing</td>
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Run weekly, active gym attendee, regularly go hiking.
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<td>Construction and Landscaping</td>
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<td>Ongoing</td>
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Involved in building a house in Bulgaria.
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<td>University of Waterloo Film Club</td>
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<td>2023-2024</td>
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Worked on student films <em>“Moon King”</em> and
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<em>“HAM”</em>, available online.
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</td>
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<td>Socratica</td>
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<td>2023-2024</td>
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Worked with like-minded individuals exploring innovative
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tech.
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<td>University of Leeds Hockey Club</td>
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<td>2022-2023</td>
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Played for the University of Leeds Hockey Club.
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<td>Royal Air Force Air Cadets</td>
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<td>2017-2020</td>
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Achieved the role of Sergeant and “Best Cadet" award.
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</table>
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<!-- <tr><th>Personal qualities</th></tr> -->
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<!-- <tr><td>Intuitive</td></tr> -->
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<!-- <tr><td>Adaptable</td></tr> -->
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<!-- <tr><td>Versatile</td></tr> -->
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<!-- <tr><th>Interests</th></tr> -->
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<!-- <tr><td>Neuroscience</td></tr> -->
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<!-- <tr><td>Bouldering</td></tr> -->
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<!-- <tr><td>Science Fiction</td></tr> -->
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<h1>END</h1>
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