Harvey Bellini.
November 2024 - Present
November 2024 - Present

VirtualSpeech - Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

  • Develop and maintain the user-facing website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Django templates
  • Design, implement, and optimize RESTful APIs in Python and Django to support application functionality
  • Manage and maintain servers, ensuring high availability and performance of the platform
  • Utilize AWS services for hosting, database management, and deployment of scalable applications
  • Write efficient SQL queries for database operations and reporting
  • Ensure robust security practices to safeguard data and prevent vulnerabilities such as XSS and SQL injection
  • Oversee end-to-end development, including debugging, testing, and deployment of new features
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the user experience and address technical requirements
September 2020 - July 2024

University of Exeter - MSci Computer Science

  • Master's Dissertation: Developed visualisation techniques for MOPSO, including a novel Wind Map VT, implemented in Python for multi-objective test problems
  • Bachelor's Dissertation: Optimized reinforcement learning for Atari Asteroids, achieving a high score of 901.7 through algorithm analysis and hyperparameter tuning
  • 8+ years of Python experience in programming and software development
  • Developed Java-based OOP solutions for real-world applications
  • Created a Covid-19 web tracker using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
  • Implemented SQL databases for company applications
  • Secured websites from XSS and SQL injection using cryptography
  • Built an Android app suggesting outfits based on real-time weather
  • Applied AI pathfinding algorithms in projects
  • Utilized ML techniques for statistical analysis
  • Led a team of 6 using Scrum, achieving top marks in a Software Engineering project
September 2023 - May 2024

CoLab Mental Health System

  • Led a team to build custom software for a charity in Exeter
  • Managed client communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Developed database (MySQL) and backend (Python) using Django
May 2024

Django Boiler Template

  • Created a template for deploying Django web projects easily
  • Enabled users to spin up instances within seconds
August 2023 - April 2024

The Co-operative Group - Customer Team Member

  • Practiced effective communication with customers and colleagues
  • Quickly integrated into the team and made an impact
February 2024 - April 2024

Stable-baselines3

  • Contributed to SB3, an open-source machine learning library
  • Improved documentation for accessibility
January 2024

Co-op Shifts Calendar Sync

  • Synced Co-op shifts with Google Calendar integration
  • Automated process using Docker for application management
July 2023

Spotify to Tidal

  • Developed a command-line tool to sync Spotify playlists into Tidal
  • Programmed using Spotify and Tidal APIs
April 2023

F-Vision

  • Developed bespoke 3D software for Manchester City Football Club over 10 weeks
  • Competed against 10 other teams to win the competition
September 2022 - December 2022

Exeter Entrepreneurs - Workshop Leader

  • Led a 10-week Python course for university students
  • Developed presentation and teaching skills for diverse abilities
April 2020 - December 2022

Deliveroo - Rider

  • Resolved customer and restaurant issues efficiently
  • Optimized routes for timely deliveries
September 2022

Wetherspoons Best Drink

  • Created a tool to find the best price-per-unit drink at Wetherspoons
  • Utilized an undocumented API and data processing pipeline

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