William Wood

Postgraduate MComp Computer Science Software engineer

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

About

I am currently in year 3 of a 4 year Computer Science integrated masters (Mcomp) course at the University of Sheffield. Additionally I have been working with the Sheffield Student Downhill Design student lead project, taking a role as Telemetry Team Lead for 2024 - 24. Managing the recently expanded telemetry team to develop a new, more robust and refined system with additional goals of live suspension tuning. I am applying to summer internships hoping to gain experience in the It industry. Specifically I have interests in data analysis, IoT, ML algorithms and project management.

Experience

  • Insigneo Summer Placement at Insigneo Institute
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Telemetry Project Lead at Sheffield Student Downhill Design
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Managing a University funded project developing Mountain bike telemetry hardware and software solutions. With an expanding team prototyping electronic live suspension tuning systems For DH and Enduro racing.

  • Trip Secretary at University Of Sheffield Cycling Society
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Organising multiple annual weekend trips for the cycling society. Including accommodation, food, transport and managing rides for groups of up to 35 people . This has included being the trip health and safety lead. Due to the risks associated with the sport this has frequently required sorting trips to hospital for trip members.

  • Floor Staff /BarStaff at Hubbox Ltd.
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Working the Floor and bar at a local restaurant in between university semesters. Provided invaluable experience working in fast paced customer facing roles as part of a team.

  • Lifeguard at Exeter City Swimming Club
    Mar 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Lifeguarded weekend and early morning shifts for a local performance swim team at a range of pools around the area. Maintaining this qualification required consistent training and competency checks. Position closed due to covid.