A FINAL-YEAR BSc COMPUTING SCIENCE STUDENT AT ULSTER UNIVERSITY, BELFAST
I’m Jason Lindsay — deeply passionate about cybersecurity and driven to understand, anticipate, and defend against the evolving threats that shape our digital world.
University Profile
Year 1
Overall Average 92%
Programming 1 (Python) - 92%
Database Systems - 88%
Interactive Web Authoring - 91%
Programming 2 (Java) - 93%
Software Systems - 94%
Computer Technology - 94%
Year 2
Overall Average 86%
Computer Networks - 97%
Professional Development - 77%
Programming in Practice - 88%
Software Prod & Process Mgt - 81%
Systems Security - 79%
Mathematics for Computing - 79%
Server Side Development - 100%
Certifications
Technologies
Languages
- Python
- Java
- R
Web Development
- HTML5
- CSS
- JavaScript
Operating Systems
- Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
- MacOS
- Linux
Containerisation
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Management Tools
- Monday.com
- Jira
- Microsoft Project
CI/CD Integrations
- Jenkins
- Spinnaker
- SonarQube
Frameworks
- Spring Boot
- React
- Django
- Laravel
- Bootstrap
IDEs
- VIM
- Visual Studio Code
- IntelliJ
- PyCharm
- NetBeans
Other Technologies
- Wireshark
- Metasploit
- Microsoft Azure
- Bash
- Git
Projects
Sherlock Lab Writeups
Starting Point Lab Walkthroughs
ABOUT
Education
BSc Computing Science
University of Ulster (2022 to 2026)
Year 2 Modules
- Programming in Practice - 88%
- Computer Networks - 97%
- Software Product & Process Management - 81%
- Professional Development - 77%
- Server-side Development - 100%
- Systems Security - 79%
- Mathematics for Computing - 79%
Year 1 Modules
- Programming 1 (Python) - 92%
- Database Systems - 88%
- Interactive Web Authoring - 91.4%
- Programming 2 (Java) - 93%
- Software Systems - 94%
- Computer Technology - 94%
Access Diploma in Foundation Studies
South Eastern Regional College (2020 to 2022)
Modules:
- Intro to Psychology - 86%
- Foundations of Biology - 91%
- Further Biology - 90%
- Foundations in Chemistry - 96%
- Mathematical and Statistical Methods - 96%
- NICATS Mathematics - 93%
GCSE's
- English Language - A (2021)
- Mathematics - Foundation - C* (2020)
- Science - C (2004)
- Motor Vehicle Studies - C (2004)
- Geography - D (2004)
- Technology - D (2004)
Experience
Software Engineer Intern
Rapid7
Responsibilities:
- Contributed to the maintanence of three core backend applications with bug fixes and feature updates.
- Developed backend services using Java and Spring Boot; documented APIs with OpenAPI.
- Containerised applications with Jenkins and managed Kubernetes deployments via Spinnaker and OpenLens.
- Worked with CI/CD pipelines in GitHub, with Jenkins and SonarQube integrations, testing in staging before production releases.
- Performed API and UI testing using Bruno; automated tasks with bash.
- Used Git for version control and Jira for task tracking; participated in Agile ceremonies and code reviews.
IT Manager
Purapipe UK Ltd.
Responsibilities:
- Providing technical advisement for development of IT infrastructure
- Liaising with third-party service providers relating to IT service management
- Providing support to resolve IT related issues
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- Clerical support for senior management
Deputy Technical Manager
RTS International/Genero Renewables
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring compliance with ISO 17020 standard.
- Providing inhouse and onsite training to all engineers.
- Managing site operations across the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.