Hello World, I'm George.

Aspiring Software Engineer & Systems Admin

I am passionate about software development, open-source technology, and Linux. I write efficient Python code and engineer solid server architectures for my homelabs. From building custom Linux environments to deploying containerised workloads, I focus on performance, automation, and reliable infrastructure design. I am always keen to expand my skills and explore new technologies and learn new concepts.


Tech Skills

Languages

Python Bash Scripting HTML JavaScript C++

DevOps & Servers

Docker Linux (Arch) Linux (Ubuntu) Nginx Linux (Gentoo) Git / GitHub Actions

Infrastructure & Homelab

Self Hosting Ubuntu Server Local LLMs Reverse Proxies Tailscale/Wireguard VPN

Selected Projects

Computer Vision Robot Arm

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Collaborated with a team of UCL students to develop a robotic noughts and crosses game in which a player competed against an AI using two physical robot arms.

My primary contribution was the player interaction system. I developed a computer vision pipeline that used a laptop camera to track the player's arm movements and translate them into commands sent to a Raspberry Pi, allowing the robotic arm to place coloured blocks onto the game board.

The opposing robot arm was developed by other members of the team and was controlled by an LLM, which analysed the board state, determined its next move, and autonomously played against the user.

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Python OpenCV Linux (Ubuntu) Networking

TUI Chatroom

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A joint project between myself and other student, 'ShadowChat' is a simple LAN messaging chatroom for the terminal. We experience a lot of use between students within my school, and support binaries for any operating system.

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Python Asyncio Ncurses

ESP32 Based Remote Message System

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Developed a remote messaging system that allows text to be sent to an ESP32 powered LED matrix display from any network location.

Built a Flask HTTP web server hosted on a VPS to receive and process messages, which are formatted as JSON and retrieved by the ESP32 for real-time display. Designed and 3D printed a custom enclosure to create a complete standalone device which can be operated by non-tech savvy people.

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Python CAD + 3D Printing C++ HTML

big-george.net

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I self host this portfolio website on one of my cloud VPS's (this one is oracle), using nginx. I update the repo on one of my devices, then a bash script on the VPS pulls the change and reloads the web server's configuration.

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Experience

Robotics developer

July 2026

University College London (UCL)

  • Work experience as a robotics researcher on the UCL campus in stratford.
  • Using computer vision models as well as kinematics theorms, created a system to allow users to control movement of a robot arm using thier own arm, through a laptop webcam.
  • Worked within a team of older university students to create and maintain a python codebase while learning about many different libaries.

Data Analyst / Developer

February 2026

Bank Of America

  • One week of work experience with Bank Of America in Central London
  • Worked in python, using the Pandas libary, within a team of developers, market analysts and economists, to produce and present information regarding stock market trends and predictions.
  • Maintained a codebase using git, recieved and gave feedback within a team and produced a finished product.

Stocks And Sales Associate

June 2025 - Present

Mobile Pet Foods LTD

  • Managed stock of physical goods within a small coordinated team
  • Direct interations with customers, handling specialised orders as well as over the counter sales.

Junior Software Engineer

October 2024

BAE Systems

  • One week of work experience with BAE systems in Rochester
  • Worked primarily in C++, alongside engineers designing bleeding-edge military night vision and fighter jet naivation systems.
  • Maintained a codebase within a team of skilled programmers using git / github CLI.