Christopher Cooper

A software engineer working on some of the most advanced technology in the world.

TECHNOLOGY

AWS
AWS
AWS EC2
AWS EC2
AWS Lightsail
AWS Lightsail
AWS Route53
AWS Route53
AWS SES
AWS SES
Abaqus
Abaqus
Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps
C#
C#
C++
C++
CSS
CSS
Django
Django
Git
Git
GitHub
GitHub
HTML
HTML
IBM DOORS
IBM DOORS
JavaScript
JavaScript
Linux
Linux
MATLAB
MATLAB
Pytest
Pytest
Python
Python
SCADE (ADA)
SCADE (ADA)
SQL
SQL

SPECIALISATION

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3D Modelling
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AGILE Project Management
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APIs
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Accelerated Computing
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Advanced Mathematics
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Automated Software Time Tracking
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Automotive Engineering
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Bayesian Statistics
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CI/CD Pipelines
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Control Systems
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Discrete Mathematical Models
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High Software Quality
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Image Processing
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Nuclear Physics
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Nuclear Reactors
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Project/Team Management
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Risk Management
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Software Documentation
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Systems Engineering
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Teaching & Presenting
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Time Series Analysis
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Verification & Validation
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Web Development

PROJECTS / EXPERIENCE

  • Optimized Battery Performance & Prediction: Developed software for battery optimization and capacity forecasting, enhancing endurance and speed for race events.
  • Website Development: Led the creation of the University of Liverpool Formula Student website.
  • Systems Engineering & Supply Chain Management: Designed work breakdown structures, network diagrams, and managed procurement logistics for vehicle manufacturing.
  • Chassis Development: Spearheaded the design and fabrication of a carbon fibre monocoque chassis, coordinating teams and suppliers.
  • Technical & Leadership Skills: Strong analytical, software development, and quantitative modeling skills, with experience in multidisciplinary team leadership.

April 2025 – April 2025

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University of Liverpool Motorsport

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Design and manufacture of a single seat 4WD EV race car.

3D Modelling
Battery Design
Budgets
CFD
Data Analysis
FEA
Physics Models
Project/Team Management
Supply Chain
Team Work
  • Developed and presented tailored lesson plans for diverse group sizes, ranging from large lectures to small-group tutorials.
  • Focused on exam-oriented strategies and core subject knowledge for KS3–A-Level Science and Mathematics.
  • Guided aspiring medical students by connecting theoretical concepts to practical, real-world applications.
  • Created interactive learning materials and activities to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
  • Provided individualized feedback to track progress and support students’ academic and career aspirations.

April 2025 – April 2025

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Elite Medics

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200 students class sizes for Maths and Science tutoring.

A level Chemistry
A level Maths
A level Physics
Exam Technique
Mentoring
Motivation
Parent Engagement
Revision Technique
Teaching
Time Management
  • Conducted a data analysis project on achieving net-zero energy in Ireland by integrating renewable energy sources and optimizing energy storage methods to meet variable power demands (daily/weekly/monthly).
  • Developed a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model using OpenFOAM to simulate laminar flow through pipe sections, enhancing understanding of fluid behavior in engineering applications.
  • Excelled in advanced mathematics and statistics, achieving high grades across all relevant modules.
  • Designed and manufactured an electric race car over a two-year period, managing the project alongside full-time university studies.
  • Applied software development skills in engineering simulations, mathematical modeling, and data-driven problem-solving.

April 2025 – April 2025

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University of Liverpool Graduation

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First-class master's in Mechanical Engineering.

Advanced Mathematics
Bayesian Statistics
Data Analysis
Dynamic Systems
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Mechatronics
Solids and Structures
Thermodynamics
  • Engineered an innovative auto-alignment algorithm that precisely matched FEA-generated pressure distributions with real-world pressure paper images, enhancing accuracy in brake system validation.
  • Implemented spatial statistical methods and image homography techniques to improve the precision and reliability of pressure distribution comparisons.
  • Designed and optimized finite element mesh manipulation tools, improving the efficiency of simulation workflows.
  • Delivered a key software tool for the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) brakes department, enabling precise inboard and outboard pressure distribution analysis of brake pads for performance evaluation and optimization.

April 2025 – April 2025

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Jaguar Land Rover

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Finite Element and Image Analysis Software to validate physical brake pad pressure distributions.

Abaqus
OpenCV
Python
API
Algorithms
Customer Acceptance
Innovation
Optimization
Spatial Stats
  • Six-month placement in an analytical physics software team, where I designed and developed time series experimental physics software in Python, incorporating complex mathematics and statistical models for core reactivity analysis.
  • Four-month project management placement, leading the development of an image processing tool to validate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for fluid velocity and temperature simulations.
  • Six-month placement in a control systems software team, working on monitoring and control solutions for nuclear reactor systems, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
  • Currently working on very advanced procces (Finitie element) modelling of Hot Isostatic Pressing.
  • Completed structured training programs in systems engineering, project management, and modern software development methodologies, enhancing technical and leadership skills.

April 2025 – April 2025

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Rolls-Royce Submarines

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Rolls-Royce Engineering & Technology Graduate Scheme.

Advanced Technology
Cross-Organisation
Fast Growing Business
Forefront of Innovation
Hands on
High Pressure
Networking
STEM Engagement
Structured Training
World Leaders
  • Developed and implemented complex physics models, deriving equations from first principles to enhance the accuracy of core reactivity validation.
  • Applied advanced statistical methods, including Bayesian inference and large-scale time-series analysis, to assess the trustworthiness and stability of large datasets.
  • Defined and documented detailed system requirements in a structured systems engineering format, ensuring software traceability and compliance.
  • Led engagement with external suppliers, overseeing hardware-software integration in a contract valued at over £1 million.
  • Worked within a DevOps/Git-based workflow, contributing to code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and software optimization processes.
  • Developed high-assurance software to meet Rolls-Royce’s second-highest software integrity standards, ensuring robust security and reliability.
  • Automated software documentation and reporting processes, improving clarity, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented rigorous unit and system testing, aligning with high software quality assurance standards.
  • Wrote industry-compliant Python code, adhering to PEP8 standards for maintainability and efficiency.

April 2025 – April 2025

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Rolls-Royce Submarines

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Time-Series complex experimental physics validation software.

Bayesian Statistics
Experimental Physics
High Software Quality
Large Time Series
Optimization
Pipelines
Software Requirements
System Testing
Unit Testing
Validation
  • Developed work breakdown structures (WBS) and network diagrams to map dependencies and streamline project execution.
  • Applied Agile project management methodologies, ensuring iterative development and adaptability.
  • Led critical design review processes, integrating feedback from cross-functional teams to refine CFD validation techniques.
  • Delivered persuasive and informative presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating technical and business impacts.
  • Performed advanced hand calculations to validate CFD model accuracy and enforce design constraints.
  • Managed external supplier relationships, overseeing procurement and integration of essential components.
  • Handled budget management, ensuring cost-efficient resource allocation and tracking financial performance.
  • Created earned value graphs to monitor project progress and assess performance metrics.

April 2025 – April 2025

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Rolls-Royce Submarines

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Computational Fluid Dynamics image analysis validation software & mechanical design.

Budget Management
Mechanical Design
Network Diagrams
Project Earned Value
Project Planning
Project Risk
Safety
Stakeholder Management
Supply Chain
Team Management
  • Developed and maintained control software across full reactor system architectures, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
  • Contributed to a large-scale software suite, collaborating with multiple teams across hardware, firmware, and software interfaces.
  • Worked extensively on software-hardware interactions, integrating FPGA-based hardware components with real-time software control systems.
  • Designed and implemented Python scripts to automate workflows, enhancing efficiency and reliability in system operations.
  • Adhered to industry-leading high-integrity software standards, ensuring compliance with critical safety and security requirements.
  • Conducted rigorous system testing and validation, verifying software functionality across multiple reactor control modules.
  • Participated in Agile development cycles, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and iterative software enhancements.
  • Gained hands-on experience with touch-screen control interfaces, optimizing user interaction for reactor operators.

April 2025 – April 2025

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Rolls-Royce Submarines

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Control Systems Software & Front End Human Machine Interface Development.

Azure DevOps
SCADE (ADA)
AGILE Project Management
Controls Software
Hardware FPGA
High Integrity Software
Large Software Suite
Reactor Knowledge
Team Work
Touch Screen
  • Built a Django-based backend, handling database management, authentication, and API endpoints.
  • Developed a responsive front-end using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.
  • Deployed and configured AWS Lightsail for hosting, optimizing performance and scalability.
  • Implemented auto time-tracking functionality, improving workflow efficiency and customer insights.
  • Integrated SEO best practices, enhancing the website’s visibility and organic reach.
  • Utilized GitHub for version control, enabling collaborative development and continuous integration.
  • Designed a secure user authentication system, protecting sensitive data and enhancing security.
  • Managed DNS and domain routing with AWS Route53, ensuring reliable access and uptime.

April 2025 – April 2025

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LS Plumb Website

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Website design for LS Plumb in Warwick.

AWS
AWS EC2
AWS Lightsail
AWS Route53
AWS SES
CSS
Django
GitHub
HTML
JavaScript
SEO
Auto Time Tracking
Customer Engagement
  • Developed an interactive Python-based training program, integrating data analysis, statistics, and reactor operations into a gamified learning experience.
  • Taught foundational and advanced Python techniques, covering data handling, visualization, and statistical modeling.
  • Designed and implemented real-time data challenges, requiring participants to analyze reactor system data and make operational decisions.
  • Utilized Bayesian statistical methods to teach probabilistic reasoning and decision-making under uncertainty.
  • Mentored a diverse group of software apprentices, providing guidance on coding best practices, debugging strategies, and analytical thinking.
  • Engaged stakeholders and senior engineers, aligning the training content with industry needs and workforce development goals.
  • Created a dynamic, hands-on learning environment, fostering enthusiasm, engagement, and team-based problem-solving.

April 2025 – April 2025

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Rolls-Royce Submarines

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Created & Hosted Software Apprenticeship Python Course.

Python
Bayesian Statistics
Data Analysis
Enthusiasm & Engagement
Mentoring
Reactor Knowledge
Stakeholder Management