Hello, I'm Murray!
This page serves as a CV of sorts. To see what I've made, go
to the Things page.
Here's a quick introduction to me:
- Fascinated by anything distributed systems
- Passionate about open-source and privacy-preserving tech
- I want to make things that people will actually use
Work Experience
Research Assistant in Swarm Robotics
EMERGE Consortium, University of Bristol | Feb 2026 - OngoingDeveloping robot control and simulation software using C++ in a team of two. Performing automated warehouse logistics without existing infrastructure or centralised control.
Robot Systems Integration Engineer
SUPERIOT, University of Bristol | Jun 2025 - Dec 2025Developed robot control and monitoring software in Python, and embedded software in C++ for low-power BLE devices. Software lead in a team of four. Presented work at ROSCon UK 2025.
Full Stack Developer (Intern & Contract)
Claymatic Games | June - September 2024During my internship, I developed multiple systems from the ground up, being fully responsible for design, implementation, and deployment. I learned how to build systems where the requirements are made by someone else and not myself.
Due to the success of my work, Claymatic extended my role after the internship, giving me the task of developing a new system for handling signups for their beta program.
Murray joined Claymatic for a work placement and did an amazing job with very little guidance. Within the first day he was making considered changes to the codebase. He has implemented all of our backend services and helped get them ready for production. He also ran with some smaller tasks and expanded them into fully fledged systems such as achievement tracking and a novel system to generate player call-outs based on gameplay. I would definitely welcome him back should the opportunity arise in future.
- Stu (Director)
You can read more about my experience and see examples of the work I produced here.
Mentor, Open Day Rep
University of Bristol | June 2023 - PresentI’m working as a mentor on the Software Engineering Project unit - where students work in a team of five on a real client project for a year.
This involves weekly meetings where I help guide my assigned teams through their projects and provide advice on software engineering best practices and how to work well in a team, as well as providing feedback and raising any issues they have to the teaching staff.
I’ve additionally represented the University at numerous events such as open/offer-holder days, building tours, and induction labs.
Education
MEng Computer Science
University of Bristol | September 2022 - July 2026I’m currently in my final year, expected to attain a first. Units have included Distributed Systems and High Performance Computing. I’ve been the lead programmer in two projects.
In second year I gained industry experience working in a team of five to develop a web application for a local business over the course of the year. You can read more about it here.
In third year I worked on a larger team project (worth twice as much), in which we developed a game. I was lead programmer and was responsible for the networking, and a custom GPU compute shader that could simulate hundreds of thousands of rats while maintaining a good framerate, alongside other programming work.
From a technical standpoint this game is beyond impressive. The amount of time, effort, and success that has gone into making this game run well given the amount of stuff happening is laudable.
- Team Feedback
Computer Science Diploma, Maths A-Level
Ada, National College for Digital Skills | September 2020 - July 2022Achieved Distinction Star, Distinction Star in Computer Science Diploma (Equivalent to two A*s at A-Level), and an A in Maths.
Participated in “industry projects” where companies such as AWS, Bank of America, and King Games came in and set real-world problems for students to solve in teams of five over a three day period.
Sole recipient of certificate of exceptional performance in Computer Science at graduation.
Technical Skills
- Strong Rust, Python, Typescript skills
- Experience in C(++), Go, C#, Java
- Linux in professional and personal contexts for many years, including administration of home server. Cisco Linux Essentials.
- Redis, contributed to redis-rs library.
- MongoDB
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Observability with Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry
- System Design
Soft Skills
- Strong verbal communication from combined 4 years of volunteering, largely with children.
- Analytical thinking from studying STEM subjects throughout education, and hobbyist programming for many years.
- Supportive, friendly, and patient due to lived experience of hidden disabilities (own hearing loss, autism in the family).
- Excellent written communication skills, including blog writing, non-technical explanations and text-based remote work.
Volunteer Experience & Extra-curriculars
Webmaster
University of Bristol Computer Science Society | 2025 - 2026Responsible for updating website with events and job listings and managing the (Matrix-bridged) Discord and Whatsapp communities.
Young Leader
Scouts | 2018 - 2019I attended my local scout group for four years until I became too old to remain. I left as a much developed person - having gained valuable leadership and teamwork skills, and I wanted to give back to the community. I became a young leader, volunteering every week to plan and run sessions. In 2019 I started my GCSEs and left the group to focus on my studies, but stayed on as a reserve leader, helping out when needed.
Murray completed over a years volunteering with us in the role of a young leader. During this time he has attended regularly and been a significant support to the leadership team. He has engaged well with the young people running activities, games, and planning sessions during this time. Furthermore he has attended camps and introduced a new communication system into the group off his own back to aid our administration. It has been a pleasure to work with Murray during his time with us.
- Group Scout Leader
Teaching Assistant
My Primary School | 2015 - 2018My interest in coding was sparked by my primary school’s coding club. When I left for secondary school I wanted to pass that passion onto other young people so I asked the school if I could volunteer as a teaching assistant. I helped run the club for three years, until the teacher running the club left and the club was disbanded.
Awards and Certifications
Best In School - Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge
2021I was awarded the title of Best In School in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge in 2021 - all students in the school participated in the challenge, and I was the highest scoring student. Was consequently invited to and participated in the Oxford University Computing Challenge.
Cisco Linux Essentials Course
202196% score on the Cisco Linux Essentials course.
Jack Petchey Achievement Award
2018Awarded to me upon leaving Scouts for my contributions to the group.
Hobbies
- 3D printing
- Gardening
- Home automation
- Spending time with friends & family
- Self-hosting
- Hiking & skiing
- DIY electronics and crafts