Software Engineer with a background spanning safety-critical embedded systems, quality assurance, and electronic engineering. Currently working at Rolls-Royce on high-integrity software within a highly regulated defence environment, applying rigorous process discipline across the full development lifecycle. Previously worked in a FinTech environment as a QA Software Engineer, building expertise in ultra-low latency systems for high-frequency trading, Linux system administration, and test automation. Complementary experience across embedded systems, robotics, 5G modem testing, and scientific laboratory measurement equipment. Passionate about electronic engineering, robotics, and game development, with published titles on online stores.

Zion Duncan

Software Engineer with a background spanning safety-critical embedded systems, quality assurance, and electronic engineering. Currently working at Rolls-Royce on high-integrity software within a highly regulated defence environment, applying rigorous process discipline across the full development lifecycle. Previously worked in a FinTech environment as a QA Software Engineer, building expertise in ultra-low latency systems for high-frequency trading, Linux system administration, and test automation. Complementary experience across embedded systems, robotics, 5G modem testing, and scientific laboratory measurement equipment. Passionate about electronic engineering, robotics, and game development, with published titles on online stores.

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Software Engineer with a background spanning safety-critical embedded systems, quality assurance, and electronic engineering. Currently working at Rolls-Royce on high-integrity software within a highly regulated defence environment, applying rigorous process discipline across the full development lifecycle.

Previously worked in a FinTech environment as a QA Software Engineer, building expertise in ultra-low latency systems for high-frequency trading, Linux system administration, and test automation. Complementary experience across embedded systems, robotics, 5G modem testing, and scientific laboratory measurement equipment. Passionate about electronic engineering, robotics, and game development, with published titles on online stores.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Rolls-Royce
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Working as part of an EC&I design team delivering safety-critical embedded software within a highly regulated defence environment. Operating across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and architectural design thought to implementation, build, and test verification and validation. Working within an agile SCRUM framework using two-week sprints. Applying a diverse technical toolset including Ada, Python, Git, SCADE and IBM DOORS for requirements management. Upholding a strong emphasis on rigorous process discipline, traceability, and compliance with industry safety standards.
QA Software Engineer at CeloXica
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Designed and implemented comprehensive test plans, identified software defects and ensured the seamless operation of ultra-low latency solutions for high-frequency traders. Focused on programming in C++, Python and Bash. Also acted as Linux system administrator overseeing configuration and maintenance of more than two dozen servers in data centres worldwide. Provided overnight clock-support for clients trading on global markets. Leveraged knowledge of the FIX protocol, software development and Jenkins automation to contribute to high-frequency trading systems. Meticulous documentation of test procedures to ensure standards compliance.
Robotics Engineer at Islington Robotics
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Led the integration of various embedded systems and the Robotic Operating System (ROS) on Ubuntu Linux for the flagship companion robot model. Embedded systems, robotics system design, signal processing and Linux system administration.
Intern at Qualcomm
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Member of the Qualcomm Mobile Business unit responsible for the commercialisation of new cellular technologies, including testing modem software and verifying 4G/5G protocols and features.
Laboratory Technician at Electro Rent
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Calibrating, testing, and preparing equipment to ship to customers across a wide range of scientific measurement equipment from Optical Spectrum Analyzers to 5G RF Antennas. Coordinated with manufacturers such as Keysight, Anritsu, VIA, EXFO, and JDSU.

Education

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering at University of Westminster, Fitzrovia
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022
A Levels at Whitmore Six Form, Harrow
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
GCSE at Harrow High School, Harrow
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Other