I am Kayla Poole, a recent MEng Computer Science graduate with a deep interest in machine learning and data handling. I enjoy solving complex problems and building reliable software, especially within agile teams. Beyond coding, I lead communities and coordinate projects—most recently as Society President at Southampton University—and I volunteer with LGBTQIA+ groups and support local asylum seekers. I’m excited to apply my programming skills and collaborative mindset to a development role in industry.

Kayla Poole

I am Kayla Poole, a recent MEng Computer Science graduate with a deep interest in machine learning and data handling. I enjoy solving complex problems and building reliable software, especially within agile teams. Beyond coding, I lead communities and coordinate projects—most recently as Society President at Southampton University—and I volunteer with LGBTQIA+ groups and support local asylum seekers. I’m excited to apply my programming skills and collaborative mindset to a development role in industry.

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I am Kayla Poole, a recent MEng Computer Science graduate with a deep interest in machine learning and data handling. I enjoy solving complex problems and building reliable software, especially within agile teams.

Beyond coding, I lead communities and coordinate projects—most recently as Society President at Southampton University—and I volunteer with LGBTQIA+ groups and support local asylum seekers. I’m excited to apply my programming skills and collaborative mindset to a development role in industry.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Trial Administrator at Southampton University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
As a trial administrator I coordinated weekly tasks, streamlined processes to improve efficiency, and handled secure medical data while communicating data-handling procedures to management. I organized documentation, ensured data integrity, and liaised with researchers and IT staff to support trials. I developed tooling to automate routine tasks, reducing manual work and minimizing errors, all while maintaining strict privacy and compliance standards.
AGILE Team Supervisor at Southampton University
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
As a student demonstrator I mentored and supervised teams in Agile software development, teaching best practices to maximise value, addressing project queries, and acting as a manager for project progress and resources.
Society President at Southampton University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Led the University Games Society for two years, planning events, coordinating groups, and considering the needs of diverse subgroups to ensure inclusive activities.
Event Organizer (Model United Nations) at Magdalen College School, Oxford
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Organised and ran mock Model United Nations conferences for hundreds of participants; served as co-chair for environmental and health committees in 2018 and contributed to event planning and execution.
Cadet (Combined Cadets Force) at Magdalen College School, Oxford
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Gained discipline and team-oriented skills; held leadership roles as a Lance Corporal, developing perseverance and strategic thinking.

Education

MEng in Computer Science (2:1) at University of Southampton
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
A-levels at Magdalen College School, Oxford
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) at Magdalen College School, Oxford
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Extended Project Qualification
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
A-levels
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services