EDUCATION
PHD, UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
September 2018 - September 2022
My thesis title is "Machine Learning in the ttZ 2L channel and preparing ATLAS data for education worldwide". This is performed under the supervision of Dr Kate Shaw of the ATLAS Collaboration. I dedicate significant time to work on the ATLAS Open Data project.
MPHYS, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
September 2014 - June 2018
I obtained 1st class honours, with a mark of 83%. The title of my master's project thesis was "Enabling Open Science with the ATLAS Open Data project at CERN". This was performed under the supervision of Dr Darren Price.
SECONDARY SCHOOL, YSGOL GYMRAEG BRO MORGANNWG
September 2007 - June 2014
At A2 level I obtained 3 A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry, as well as 2 A's in Physics and French. At AS level I also obtained an A in Physical Education. For GCSE I obtained 13 A*s in Maths, Additional Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, English Literature, Welsh Language, French, Geography, History, Physical Education and Religious Studies, as well as 2 A's in English Language and Welsh Literature.
MY EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISANT, UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
February 2019 - Present
Tutored 5 modules at all undergraduate levels and across a range of topics:
Physics in Practice, Our Place in the Universe, Particle Physics, BSc project, Statistics and Data
STUDENT MENTOR
September 2020 - Present
Provide undergraduate students with support on a range of academic issues
POSTGRADUATE OUTREACH REP
September 2018 - Present
Represented University of Sussex at various outreach events at schools, local community, at university and online
DATA SCIENTIST, PORTSMOUTH HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
September 2019 - December 2019
I applied my expertise in data science to the world of healthcare. I carefully analysed patient safety events in the pharmacy department of a hospital, providing insight to clinical staff on areas for improvement.
INTERN, ATLAS EXPERIMENT
August 2018 - September 2018
ATLAS Open Data 13 TeV datasets’ Core developer and producer. Responsible for the development production and delivery of a new set of ATLAS Open Data samples. The aim was to deliver to the ATLAS and the HEP community new samples with real and simulated data.
INTERN, CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
June 2017 - September 2017
I was working in the Outreach group of the School of Physics & Astronomy. My main responsibility was translation of physics resources from English to Welsh. A secondary responsibility was mentoring younger work experience students.
INTERN, SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE
July 2016 - August 2016
Most of my work was in the Space Made Simple branch. I translated Science Made Simple's most popular blogs from English to Welsh. I also wrote my own blogs in English and Welsh. I assisted in delivering Space Made Simple workshops in schools.
EXAM INVIGILATOR, YSGOL GYMRAEG BRO MORGANNWG
June 2016 - June 2018
Supervise & carry out admin duties related to school exams.
High responsibility in ensuring all procedures are correctly carried out
STUDENT AMBASSADOR, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
November 2015 - June 2018
Work on various outreach events to enthuse & motivate prospective students about Higher Education & the University of Manchester. Represent University of Manchester at UCAS events in Wales
SCIENCE HELPER, TECHNIQUEST SCIENCE CENTRE
August 2013
I was present around exhibits to demonstrate or explain the science behind them to the public. I was valued by the centre as I could speak to the public in English, French or Welsh. At the end of my placement, I received compliments from more experienced staff.
TEACHING ASSISTANT, STANWELL SCHOOL
July 2013
Observed lessons from experienced students to 11-16 year olds. Helped students with problems teachers had set. Experience of small group teaching. Built model of National Grid from electronic components for demonstrations.
PERSONAL TUTOR
September 2012 - April 2017
Maths tuition for ages 9-18. I could accept lessons in English and Welsh. At my secondary school, I won the award for the "biggest contribution to school life" for leading the maths mentoring scheme, where we helped younger students on a 1-to-1 basis.
BASKETBALL COACH, CARDIFF MET ARCHERS
July 2013 - Present
Assistant coach for junior teams. Lead training sessions to cover head coach absences. Coached school teams. Level 1 qualification.
BASKETBALL REFEREE, BASKETBALL WALES
September 2012 - January 2018
Level 3 qualification in both refereeing & table officiating. Refereed at my local club for junior team home games. Refereed campus league at university where department / hall / society teams play socially.