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I'm a Computer Scientist 2024/25
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  • Yaning Wu

    About Me:

    I live with several stuffed animals in Cambridge. I’m a PhD student in public health during the day and play music and spend too much time watching fun things online in the evenings!

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  • Tom Dawson

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    Currently undertaking a PhD in Computational Microbiology and Epidemiology in Nottingham. I enjoy videogames, going to concerts and practicing historical swordsmanship.

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  • SJ Paines

    About Me:

    I live with my wife near Brighton. I work as a patent attorney. In my free time, I lift weights, sing in a choir and read books (Discworld is my favourite series!) I love to travel and enjoy hiking and sailing.

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  • Sheridan Williams

    About Me:

    I am retired but started life as a Rocket Scientist with the Ministry of Defence.
    After that I became a lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Science.
    I am a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and show people around the Open University’s observatory.
    I lead a tour company taking people all over the world to see astronomical events such as eclipses, aurorae, meteor showers.

    I now take education groups on visits to the National Museum of Computing located at Bletchley Park. I have my own Enigma machine

    Enigma machine

    and demonstrate Colossus

    The world’s first electronic digital computer

    and very early computer systems e.g. the WITCH

     

     

     

     

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    Latest Question:
    what have you found previously

  • Sam Godwood

    About Me:

    I live right in the centre of Liverpool. Most of the time I research physics , but outside of work I enjoy going to the gym , running , watching football  (sadly no longer playing), and playing chess .

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  • Sam Brown

    About Me:

    I live with my family (My husband and son) just outside of London.  I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. I also love listening and dancing to a variety of music.  If given the chance, I would have a party on a Caribbean beach listening to Soca. I also love eating Caribbean food.

    One thing you may not know about me is that I have spent a day walking with lions.

     

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    Latest Question:
    so like how do you use AI to improve efficiency

  • Richard Hopkins

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  • Rhiannon Jones

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  • Regan Hayward

    About Me:

    I currently live in Germany with my young family pursuing a science career. I enjoy the flexibility of my job and also living in Europe, where travel is very easy. I come from a small town in New Zealand which most people have never heard of called Rangiora. Originating from NZ, I subscribe to following cricket and rugby, which there is always a good contest against England (ideally not drawn games though)

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  • Raymond Cadoc Miles

    About Me:

    I live in Cambridge. I love Sicilian food, Judo and Kayaking. I am a clinical scientist in Bioinformatics.

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  • Ravindu Ranaweera

    About Me:

    I am a PhD researcher in aerodynamics and aeroacoustics (airflow and sound generated by airflow) and work part time for a financial company. I am originally from Sri Lanka and now live in Gateshead with my wife. I love all things sci-fi stuff, travelling and photography.

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  • Qasim Hussain

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  • Paul Stallard

    About Me:

    I live in Chichester on the south coast. I work as a software architect and have twin boys who are both now at university. Apart from an interest in technology (and repairing things in general) I’m a keen runner and cyclist.

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    Latest Question:
    what is python and how do you use it

  • Obi Umegbolu

    About Me:

    I love to be happy and belive that even work should always be fun…so we never have to ‘work’ again. 

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  • Nuno Brito

    About Me:

    I am a Portuguese PhD student living, studying and researching in Plymouth. I specialize in a branch of Theoretical Physics called Quantum Field Theory, which tries to describe how particles behave and interact with each other. Whenever I am not pushing the boundaries of our physics knowledge, I am either working out or playing (maybe too much) computer games!

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  • Nicole Wheeler

    About Me:

    I’m originally from New Zealand, and now work in the UK researching AI and biosecurity.

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  • Nick Lynch

    About Me:

    Live in Woburn Sands, UK with my partner. Our son has left home and studying for a PhD. Play tennis and cycle when I can. I work in drug discovery using technology to help discover new medicines.

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  • Natasha Pushkin

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    Originally from Essex/East London I now live in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire with my husband and cat Varjaka.

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    do you have a uniform ?

  • Mike Little

    About Me:

    I live with my partner and two cats in Stockport, where I have lived all my life.

    I love music of all kinds, reading (especially sci-fi), watching movies, and walking in nature.

    As a humanist and Stoic, I try to live a good life, giving more than I receive and helping people where I can.

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  • Michelle Akure

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  • Matt Sephton

    About Me:

    I’m an independent video game developer working on my own ideas. I don’t work for anybody else. 🤓

    One of my games was listed as of of the “Best Games of 2023”, alongside Mario, Zelda, and Baldur’s Gate 3. 🏆

    I’ve got ADHD and ASD. 🧠

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  • Martin McMahon

    About Me:

    I live and work for my own company in Cambridgeshire. I’m mad about rugby and support Northampton Saints, but I’m also fascinated by gardening and the environment.

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    Latest Question:
    how did you come across this job that you have now?

  • Markandey Pathak

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  • Luke Humphrey

    About Me:

    I’m an astrophysics graduate 🌠 from Hull 🐟, working on fusion energy research ⚛️. Outside of work, I like gaming 🎮🎲, walking the dogs 🐕🐕🏞️, and movie nights 🎥.

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  • Lowri Thomas

    About Me:

    Hello! I’m Lowri, and I work with data. I’m also a half Welsh, half English, animal-loving, travel-enthusiast, currently living in Bristol.

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  • Lokesh Jain

    About Me:

    I’m a PhD student living in Edinburgh. I love running, playing squash, and racing in my university go karting team 🏎️

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  • Kirsty Ross

    About Me:

    I love crafting (mostly quilting, sewing, crochet and gardening) and I’m slowly teaching my two girls (10 and 13 .y.o.) how to do it too. I live in the Central Belt of Scotland near the Kelpies. I’ve worked at 4 of Scotland’s 16 universities and have done a lot of commuting!

    Status: Ask me anything!

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    Latest Question:
    what is your pay per year?

  • Kate Whyles

    About Me:

    I live in Nottingham, the land of Robin Hood. I am a digital innovation and development coach and a UK Minecraft Education Ambassador. ⛏ I have two black and white cats called Chas and Dave,😺 😸who are very funny and play with each other all the time, and at the weekends, I love going on muddy walks.

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    Latest Question:
    Will AI take over schools?

  • Kamran Pentland

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  • Jarrod Hart

    About Me:

    I am a chemical engineer who is helping find sustainable ways to make all the stuff we need – houses, cell phones, cars and so on!

    I am also a dad of 3 😜

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  • Isabelle Secord

    About Me:

    I am a biology undergraduate student who just completed working in a pharmocology company for my year in Industry 🥼. I  spent my summer in Canada 🍁 working as a field assistant for a research internship studying bats 🦇🌳🏞. I love animals, plants and Archery! 🏹🐱🌿

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  • Iran Roman

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    Latest Question:
    what computer would you say is the best with your line of work?

  • Holly Duns

    About Me:

    I’m from Scotland and been living in the south since 2017. I’ve been to two different universities to do an undergraduate degree in criminology and a masters in digital forensics. I now work as a Principal Digital Forensic Scientist for the Police and MOD.

    I’ve travelled, worked and lived overseas and now live near Oxford.

     

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  • Hitesh Boghani

    About Me:

    I’m dad to two young kids who love going to school! I do mathematical models and simulations at work. I love walking, cycling and making fun projects using useful parts from waste electronics/electrical items.

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  • Gabrielle Baumberg

    About Me:

    I work in bioinformatics 🧬 which involves lots of sitting on my laptop. So I make sure to fill my evenings with salsa dancing, climbing, reading science fiction, queer football club, and baking 💃🏳️‍🌈🚀

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  • Eleonora Marcantoni

    About Me:

    I live in Glasgow. I study neuroscience and am particularly interested in how the brain works and forms memories.

    In my free time, I love hiking in the Highlands, reading books, and music! I really like trying new things, creating memorable experiences, and making new friends 😊

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  • Edward Smart

    About Me:

    A mathematician who likes working with others to solve problems using data science and machine learning.

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    Latest Question:
    what companies have you worked for

  • Daniel Friedrich

    About Me:

    I am originally from Germany but I live with my wife in Edinburgh. I’m a professor and research in energy engineering. Outside of work I like to play football, go hiking, listen to power metal and play computer games.

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  • Chris Heunen

    About Me:

    I live with my partner and two children 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 in Edinburgh 🏰 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. At work I research quantum computers and mathematics 💻🥼. In my free time I love to do karate 🥋, play the piano 🎹, read novels 📚, watch tv 📺, and play with my kids 🪅.

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    Latest Question:
    what is it like being a computer scientist

  • Chris Bridges

    About Me:

    I live with my partner near Guildford. By day I teach electronics for space and running a team of researchers at the University of Surrey. By night, I like python coding, playing with amateur radio, practicing my terrible guitar skills, and attempting to learn Japanese.

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  • Chloe Hinchliffe

    About Me:

    I am a biomedical engineer and I do research at Newcastle University. I love reading, tea, and doing karaoke with my friends!

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  • Blair Johnston

    About Me:

    I live in Scotland with my wife and two kids. I love hill walking, football and playing video games

    Status: Looking forward to more interesting questions!

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    Latest Question:
    what inspired you to do this job ?

  • Bhakti Shah

    About Me:

    Hello! I’m originally from India, but currently live in Scotland. I recently started a PhD in computer science. I love the gym, football, and bugs 🙂

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  • Beatriz Costa Gomes

    About Me:

    I am Portuguese, but currently live with my partner in a small town close to Bath! I am a researcher during the day, and attempt to do some stand up comedy at night. My favourite hobbies, as boring as it sounds, are reading, LEGO and boardgames!

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  • Arshia Keshvari

    About Me:

    Engineering better lives using technology is what I do !

    I’m an unconventional creative who loves making things work using electricity and light⚡, but I’m also a big movie fan 🎬 who enjoys telling stories. When I’m not solving tech problems, you’ll find me writing ✍️, building cool projects 🔧, or playing video games 🎮 with friends!

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  • Archie Hanlon

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  • Amy Smith

    About Me:

    I live in London with my partner and two cats. I enjoy craft, reading and all things creative.

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  • Alberto Granero

    About Me:

    I live in Leicester with my family.  I like taking photos of my kids and playing board games.

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  • Adriana D'SOUZA

    About Me:

    I live with my husband and daughter in Bristol. I’m an engineer working for planes in the landing gear department and I like playing basketball. I love reading and listening to the radio. We all love a good sushi in our house.

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    Latest Question:
    What jobs can i get into with computer science to do with planes ?

  • Abigail Seager

    About Me:

    Cake maker, lego lover and Broadcast Engineer.

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