About Me

A dedicated and adaptable professional holding a BSc in Agriculture and Horticultural Science (2:1) from the University of Reading, combined with software engineering expertise developed through intensive backend coursework at Boot.dev. Passionate about automating systems and controlled environment agriculture, with extensive hands-on experience in urban farming and hydroponics. Proven ability to succeed in fast-paced environments, work with cross-functional teams, and learn new technical disciplines quickly.

Technical Skills

Programming & Dev

Go Python HTML5 / CSS3 SQL

Systems & Tools

Linux CLI Git & GitHub Script Automation Docker fundamentals

Horticulture & CEA

Hydroponics Germination Growth Conditions Crop Nutrition

Featured Projects

Bookbot

Go / Python

An automated document analysis tool that parses raw text volumes to extract metrics, word frequencies, and character analytics. Built as a command-line tool applying core file-handling practices and optimization techniques.

Asteroids Game

Python (Pygame)

A 2D arcade-style game utilizing object-oriented programming (OOP), vector mathematics for movements, physics-like collision detection, and a custom gameloop rendering environment.

Work Experience

Customer Service & Retail Assistant

Jul 2026 – Present
Screwfix
  • Provided efficient customer service and technical advice at the front desk and till, handling inquiries and processing sales in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Responsible for stock intake, shelf replenishment, and fulfilling Click & Collect orders accurately.
  • Worked closely with the team to maintain standards and deliver a reliable service to local tradespeople and retail shoppers.

Events & Festival Assistant

May 2025 – Dec 2025
Various Events (Glastonbury, Wembley, Kew Gardens)
  • Handled ticketing, box office workflows, and public navigation support at major festivals.
  • Successfully operated under high-pressure event timelines to resolve logistical challenges.

Plant Nursery Technician & Urban Farmer

Aug 2023 – Sep 2024
Square Mile Farms, Paddington
  • Managed growth parameters (EC, pH, lighting, and temp) for diverse hydroponic crops in a controlled environment.
  • Conducted seedling germination and maintained nursery systems to guarantee steady crop cycles.
  • Collaborated with team to optimize yield and introduce automated sensing tasks in growing zones.

Back of House Griller

Jun 2023 – Sep 2024
Nando's, Watford
  • Managed food assembly, grilling, and high-standard plating in a high-tempo restaurant setting.
  • Coordinated closely with frontend servers to optimize kitchen turnaround and service speed.

General Shop Floor Assistant

Jul 2021 – Nov 2021
Carpenders Park Garden Centre
  • Maintained plant watering schedules, processed inventory pricing, and supported retail operations on the till.

Education & Credentials

BSc in Agriculture and Horticultural Science (2:1)

2021 – 2025
University of Reading

Key Modules: Agricultural Technology (Ethics, Application & Adoption), Global Sustainability, Crop Physiology and Nutrition, Experimental Design & Data Analysis.

Backend Software Engineering Path

2025 – 2026
Boot.dev

Rigorous project-driven curriculum covering algorithms, data structures, backend logic in Go/Python, Linux terminals, scripting automation, and database management.