Java

Python

C++

Javascript

Git

Qiskit

Unix

Windows

Problem Solving

Planning

Organisation

Leadership

Diligence

Motivation

Creativity

About Me

Hi, I'm Joe!

I'm a hardworking, confident and motivated 19 year old Computer Science student studying at Lancaster University.

I love programming! In my spare time I'm always working on creative projects and games. I'm excited to put this passion to use, and contribute to a meaningful, impactful project with a team of people like myself in the future.

I'm confident in Java, Python and C++, and have made a number of projects in my own time to improve, as you can see below. My personal favourite is the FPL Simulator, as I challenged myself to use all 3 languages and I'm very happy with the result.

I'm currently training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. My goal is £5000, which would be crucial to support the charity's very important work. I'm very excited about it! I love hiking and being out in nature, it's impossible not to be happy while you're doing it.

Projects

2025

CRUB- Godot

Video game recreation (and expansion) of a 'push your luck' card game I invented. Hoping to make a single player mode and publish to Steam in 2026.

FPL Simulator- Java, C++, Python

A project made to let you simulate past Premier League seasons while managing your own Fantasy team.

Portfolio Website- HTML & CSS

What you're looking at right now!

Paws and Progress- Godot

A productivity app about walking different animals through relaxing scenery while you work.

Chess- Java

Standard vanilla computer science project. It's chess.

Journey Planner- Java

Implementation of Dijkstra's algorithm to plan fastest routes through the Manchester Metrolink. Made for Easter project at University.

Cache Noisettes- Java

French puzzle game about squirrels and nuts. Made for Easter project at University.

Chicken Game- Godot

Silly arcade-like minigame about working on an Egg Farm.

2024

Poker- C#

Single player Texas Hold' em Poker for my A Level Computer Science NEA.

2023

AI vs Family- Godot

A fun minigame created in 2 days for the 2023 Wowie Game Jam. Ranked top #100 out of 1000 submissions.

VAFS- Godot

Very Accurate Football Simulator- a (slightly dodgy) top down football simulator.

Experience

Micro Internship- RINGMIND

I worked from December 2025- January 2026 fixing bugs and adding functionality to RINGMIND: a planetary ring simulator managed by Bron Szerszynski who over the last few years has employed multiple students from Lancaster University. It was an honour to work on it and has given me invaluable experience working with and understanding other people's code.

Telephone Fundraiser- Lancaster University

Between February and March 2025, I worked as a telephone fundraiser in Lancaster University's annual telethon in a team that raised over £160,000 for Lancaster Univesity's Opportunity Fund, (£60,000 over the original goal) helping to support students from lower income backgrounds attend higher education.

Crew Member - KFC

I gained experience in the world of work through employment at KFC in the Malls Shopping Center, Basingstoke between October 2022- September 2025, where I learnt how to present myself in a positive and professional manner when interacting with customers and colleagues.

Contact

Email

joe_a_r@icloud.com

Phone

+44 7909 169407