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Jack Kimmins

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Programme Coordinator for HE Digital, specialising in degree apprenticeships and full-time programmes. Master's in Artificial Intelligence with Distinction, leveraging a strong background in software engineering and web development.

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Software Engineer & Web Developer

Hi, I'm Jack Kimmins.

As a Software Engineer and Web Developer, I focus on building practical desktop and web applications. With a first-class honours degree in Applied Computing and a Master's in AI with Distinction, I'm currently a Programme Coordinator for HE Digital at UCW.

My approach involves continuously learning and applying new skills in both my professional role and personal projects.

Feel free to reach out for any queries or just to say hello. 🙂

These are some of the software technologies that I am most acquainted with:

My Journey

Sumary

Jack Kimmins

Grounded and innovation-oriented Computing Graduate with a wide variety of professional experiences. Individually motivated and result-driven, continually seeking new challenges. Extensive experience in web development, software development, and project management. Able to work with a team or independently with little supervision.

Years of Programming Experience
Years of Web Development Experience
20+ Public Projects on GitHub

Education

MSc Artificial Intelligence

2022 - 2023

University of the West of England @ Bristol

Achieved Distinction in MSc AI, with a focus on Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Cloud Computing, and Vision & Language Processing. Distinctive dissertation on LLMs for Dialogue Augmentation.

BSc Applied Computing

2019 - 2022

University of the West of England @ Bristol

Achieved an overall first-class in 15 modules, including Advanced Networking and Security, Database Design, Internet of Things, Project Management, Software Development and Advanced Web Platforms.

L3 Digital IT and Computing

Richard Huish College @ Taunton

Personal Experiences and Awards

Gold Winner at Web Design National Finals

November 2021

Throughout 2021, I was one of several hundred competitors taking part in a nationwide web design competition run by WorldSkills UK. After multiple qualifier rounds, I was one of 8 who made it to the national finals which I successively achieved Gold in.

Higher Education Student of the Year 2022

May 2022 @ University Awards Ceremony

Lecturer of Higher Education

Programme Coordinator for HE Digital2024 - Present

Responsible for the operational aspects of computing degree apprenticeships and full-time courses, focusing on student success and curriculum excellence.

Module Lead2022 - 2023

Module Lead for Software Engineering and WebApp Development. Was responsible for coordinating delivery, and overseeing grading processes.

Part-time HE Tutor2021 - 2022

I assisted lower-year students in website and software development.

Featured Projects

I am passionate and highly motivated about designing, developing, and publishing creative solutions to solve existing problems. A few of my favourite ventures are listed below.

jSuite

2021 - Present

In 2021, I launched jSuite, a suite of web applications tailored to optimise higher education delivery and operations. Developed to fill the gaps in academic management, jSuite includes tools like jGrade for simplifying grading processes, and jTest for streamlining exam administration. Additionally, jTrack and jMark cater to specific needs like tracking lectures and automating marking. Now, multiple degree courses are reaping the benefits of this software, showcasing my ability to create solutions that address real-world educational challenges and my commitment to improving academic experiences.

Chatterrific

2018 - 2022

Chatterrific is an instant messaging platform that I started in 2018. It is available in both a downloadable C# desktop application and as an online PHP web application. Over the years, I have created several distinct versions of the platform, acting as a sort of playground as I develop new skills and abilities in application development. The current iteration has all the features you would expect for a modern user-friendly chat platform and is currently utilised by myself, friends and colleagues at university.

Other Projects

Labyrinth Forge

A C++ WASM implementation of a random maze generator utilising a modified version of Kruskal's Algorithm. The program can create a maze with user-defined dimensions and provides the option to either display the generated maze in the console/web interface or save it to a file.

Jindium

Jindium is a low-level C# HTTP server that delves into the core of HTTP request and response handling using System.Net. Offering dynamic/static routing, server-side rendering, session management, and an admin console, caching, it represents a deep dive into HTTP processes.

JURL

JURL is a free customisable URL redirection service, with detailed tracking and reporting of requests that are forwarded using JURL. Native support was also added, enabling it to be embedded directly into established websites - functioning similarly to Google Analytics.

WebPathFinder

WebPathFinder, developed using C++ and WebAssembly, addresses the complex Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) with a genetic algorithm. This project was born from my ambition to demonstrate how web technologies can efficiently solve challenging computational problems like the NP-hard TSP, showcasing the seamless integration of advanced algorithms in a web environment.

Offendermetre

The Offendermetre API is my implementation of a profanity filter. It automatically censors offensive words or phrases in a given text using a Multi-class Sentiment Analysis model. Meaning that it can mitigate Scunthorpe Problem-related difficulties, including misspellings and borderline cases. The current version is available as a Discord bot and REST API.

jSock

jSock, developed in C# .NET, is an insightful foray into WebSocket technology, delving into the complexities of server-client communication. Originating from my desire to go beyond high-level frameworks, it simplifies understanding and implementing the RFC6455 WebSocket standard. Gaining traction with over a thousand downloads on NuGet.

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