Jack Buckley

3rd-year Computer Science Undergraduate | University of Oxford

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

About

Third-year Computer Science undergraduate at the University of Oxford. Passionate about software development, cybersecurity. I am seeking an internship or research opportunities to gain hands-on experience in back-end software engineering, cybersecurity or Devops. Proficient in Python, Java, and C, with experience in collaborative projects, independent research, and mentoring roles. Eager to apply technical skills to real-world problems while continuing to develop theoretical understanding.

Experience

  • Software Engineer Intern at Optiver
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • President of the Joint Consultative Committee for Undergraduates reading Computer Science at Oxford
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      • Represent undergraduate Computer Science students in discussions with the department’s academic and administrative leadership during departmental meetings • Chair termly meetings between student representatives and faculty to raise, discuss, and address academic and welfare concerns • Contribute to departmental decision-making on course structure and student experience initiatives

    • Department Ambassador
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      • Represent the Department of Computer Science at open days and outreach events, providing prospective students with an engaging introduction to the course and department • Collaborate with departmental staff and fellow ambassadors to ensure events run smoothly and effectively showcase the department

    • Committee Member of JCCU
      Oct 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • University of Oxford (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Oxford Tiddlywinks Society
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Master of the Winks (Head of Society) 2026-2027 • Responsible for the administration, governance, and long-term success of the society • First Team Captain 2024-2026 • Organise weekly training sessions as well as university-wide and national tournaments • Led the first team to the first back-to-back varsity wins against Cambridge’s Tiddlywinks Society in 60 years • Ranked No. 35 internationally

    • UAO Ambassador
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      • Contributed to widening participation and outreach initiatives, including the UNIQ programme • Supported the delivery of academic sessions, Q&As, and mentoring activities for prospective Computer Science applicants on the UNIQ programme, while leading social activities and managing student welfare • Conducted interviews for the recruitment of new ambassador staff, ensuring candidates met the University’s standards for outreach and engagement

    • Undergraduate Student Researcher
      Oct 2025 - Jun 2026 · 9 mos

      • Conducted research with the Oxford Systems Security Research Group on the security of electric vehicle charging protocols • Identified multiple vulnerabilities in the Secure SLAC protocol specified within ISO 15118 • Developed the first known implementation of the Secure SLAC protocol • Created and open-sourced an implementation of the SLAC protocol • Designed a more robust alternative to Secure SLAC based on findings from security analysis

  • University College, Oxford (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • JCR Academic Officer
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      • Responsible for representing the academic needs and interests of undergraduate students to the college’s governing body • Point of contact for students experiencing academic difficulties, concerns, or challenges • Promote awareness of academic resources, support services, and academic opportunities available to students.

    • JCR Armourer
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Responsible for organising, ordering and distributing college stash each term for all students in college

    • College Ambassador
      Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Represent University College at open days, offer-holder days, and school visits, providing a welcoming and informative experience for prospective students • Conduct Q&A sessions, tours, and academic sessions, sharing insights into college life, academic opportunities, and student experiences • Collaborate with college staff and fellow ambassadors to ensure events run smoothly and effectively showcase the college

  • The Talent Tap (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • Student Member
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Interviewer
      Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 · 2 mos

      Volunteered as an interviewer for Talent Tap’s programme, conducting and assessing numerous student interviews on Microsoft Teams.