CHRISTOPHER DAVIES
Doctoral computational materials modelling student. Joint program between the University of Oxford and IBM. Interested in new accelerated materials modelling - especially deep neural network based methods.
EDUCATION
DPhil Computational Discovery
University of Oxford / IBM | October 2023 - August 2027 (In Progress) | Oxford, UK
MSc Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
University of Oxford | October 2022 - August 2023 | Oxford, UK
- Distinction
BSc Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Mathematics)
Durham University | Sept 2017 – June 2021 | Durham, UK
- 1st (Hons)
A-Level/GCSE
Hartismere School | July 2017 | Eye, UK
- A* A* A A / A* (11)**
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Consultant Developer
Dorset Software | October 2021- August 2022 | Poole, UK
- 5 Month coding conversion program progressing into a consultancy role. Focus on developing ability to pick up new software and methodology rather than specialisation.
- Consultancy based work as a full-stack developer. Working along existing client infrastructure to deliver bespoke software solutions.
- Consulted for Ghyston (Bristol) with client facing responsibilities.
SKILLS
Development Experience
- Quick learning and development in over 10 languages.
- 8 months experience in both front and back end development in a professional setting.
- Experience with mission critical systems, security critical components and working on live database environments.
Teamwork
- Comfortable working in a team both professionally and socially.
- Experience in a consulting client-facing role.
Fast-Paced Problem Solving
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines, and working with clients to come up with creative and novel solutions to problems to lower complexity and speed up development.
Research Skills
- Used to researching and presenting solutions internally and to clients.
- Consulting and meeting with more senior developers to learn and develop better strategies.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Scout leader and NCS rep
- Working in small teams to deliver fun and rewarding sessions to young adults.
- Plan and implement proper safeguarding technique.
- Working in leadership roles to plan and run events.
Electronic Literacy
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Comfortable with Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Familiar with web based services (AWS) and experienced with git and other version control systems.
Scientific Writing
- Data analysis including use of Python (Pandas/NumPy/Mathplotlib).
- Familiar with LATEX.
Miscellaneous
- Fluent in spoken German.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
WHAT I DO FOR FUN
(ex) MCR Social Rep (Lincoln College Oxford)
Elected committee member working in a small team to organise and run college social events.
LANGUAGES
English
German (bilingual)
Python
C#
C++
SQL
JS