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
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 team through their project 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 third year, expected to attain a first. This year my chosen modules are:
- Cryptology
- Applied Cryptology
- Computer Graphics
- Image Processing & Computer Vision
- Security Behaviours
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.
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
- Rust
- React
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Python
- Java
- C#
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Linux
- Git
- Redis
- MongoDB
Soft Skills
- Passionate about programming
- Lots of teamwork experience
- Experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical users
- Written and professional communication skills
- Working to deadlines
Volunteer Experience
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
Jack Petchey Achievement Award
2018Awarded to me upon leaving Scouts for my contributions to the group.
Cisco Linux Essentials Course
202196% score on the Cisco Linux Essentials course.
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.