George G.
About George G.
George G. is a software developer currently employed at Squarepoint Capital in London, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Southampton and has a strong interest in functional programming and its applications.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
George G. has been employed as a Software Developer at Squarepoint Capital since 2022. His role is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this position, he applies his software development skills to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, George G. worked as a Graduate Software Engineer at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities included developing software solutions in a collaborative environment. Additionally, he served as a Computer Science mentor for the Ignite programme at the University of Southampton in 2021.
Educational Background
George G. studied at Woking College, where he achieved A* in Maths A-Level, A in Further Maths A-Level, B in Spanish A-Level, and B in Biology AS-Level from 2015 to 2017. He then pursued a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Southampton, graduating with First Class Honours in 2021. He also completed an enrichment activity, achieving an A* in Italian GCSE during his time at Woking College.
Projects and Technical Skills
During his final year at the University of Southampton, George G. developed a parser/type system/transpiler pipeline for a purely functional language aimed at declarative GUI design, similar to Elm. He also created a project repository titled 'Syphon' on GitHub, which produces runnable Electron/React applications from a purely functional language. His strong interest in functional programming influences his approach to software development.
Early Career and Other Roles
George G. began his career in the hospitality sector, working as a Bartender at Beefeater Restaurants in 2017. He also held customer service roles at Sainsbury's and Waitrose & Partners between 2015 and 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Hospitality Agency Worker at Platinum Recruitment Consultancy from 2019 to 2020, gaining valuable experience in customer interaction and service.