I am currently studying towards a BSc in computer science at the University of Liverpool. I specialise in web-automation, reverse engineering and have full-stack web and app development experience.

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About me

Cydekik | Owner | 05/2022 - 11/2023

At the age of 18 I founded my first company Cydekik. Cydekik is a data manipulation tool with cloud and desktop based software. I started Cydekik from the ground up and at its peak Cydekik had hundereds of international subscribers. Due to a decline in the niche market it operates in; Cydekik is now EoL and not receiving further updates.

Wise 20 under 20 2022 | 07/2022

In 2022, I with my company Cydekik, competed against hundereds of entrepreneurs aged 16-19 accross Europe for the Wise 20 under 20 award. I was selected as a finalist in the top 20 most talented entrepreneurs from a panel of leading entrepreneurs, investors and advisors. I am incredibly proud to be a finalist for such an achievement and how far I have built my company Cydekik.

The Demon Company | Principal Software Engineer | 10/2022 - 11/2023

I currently work part-time as a software developer for DemonCompany which is a Dutch software company. This role involves everything from coordinating developers, building sytems to managing product goals. Due to my studies I had to step back and take a less involved role due to time constraints.

London Academy of Trading | 05/2018

For a week over the summer of 2018 I was participating in a work experience placement at the London Academy of Trading. This involved shadowing full-time traders which helped me to learn about how to trade, spotting trends in data and predicting what will happen to prices. This was an incredible experience learning how mathematical this process is.
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