Abdullah B. Rafiq

UK Citizen · Cardiff, Wales

Software Engineering

AI & Cyber Security

I am a Cardiff-based Computer Science student at Cardiff University, currently averaging 90%, with industry experience in technical administration, data management and software projects. I enjoy building practical tools, solving technical problems, and working in teams on real-world challenges, from project management systems to autonomous racing algorithms.

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About Me

My story

I am a BSc Computer Science student with a year in industry at Cardiff University, expecting to graduate in July 2028. My degree focuses on Software Engineering, Graphics, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, which gives me a strong foundation in both theory and practical application.

I have hands-on experience working within an accountancy firm’s IT function, a global bank’s data management team, and customer-facing roles in retail and logistics. This mix of technical and people-focused work means I am comfortable working with code, data, and users.

I am persistent when learning something new, quick to adapt, and enjoy tackling complex technical systems and turning them into efficient, easy-to-use solutions.

Citizen UK
Study Field Software Engineering
Residence: Cardiff, Wales
Phone: +44 7307 382819
E-mail: abdullahrafiq078@gmail.com

Education

Cardiff University

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

BSc in Computer Science with a Year in Industry

Expected Graduation: July 2028

Current Average Grade: 90%

Concentrations:

Software Engineering Graphics Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security

Related Coursework:

Data Structures & Algorithms Objects & Design Computer Organization & Programming Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Object-Oriented Programming Statistics & Applications

Cardiff High School

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

A Levels

Completed: June 2024

A Levels:

Maths A* Biology A Chemistry A

Whitchurch High School

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

GCSEs

Completed: June 2022

GCSE Subjects:

Numeracy A* Mathematics A* Biology A* Chemistry A* Physics A* English Language A Business A Computer Science A Religious Education A English Literature B

Technical Experience

Total Books Accountants

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Technical Administrator

July 2023 – April 2025

Worked as a technical administrator alongside the IT team within an accountancy firm.
Developed software and hardware solutions for systems across the company, including building a project management solution that reduced manual time tracking by 40%.
Resolved technical issues, strengthening my troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Collaborated directly with co-workers to develop and improve technical systems, improving the efficiency of colleagues.
Handled administrative tasks including invoice tracking and large Excel projects.

Bank of America

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Master Data Management Summer Intern

May 2023 – July 2023

Gained hands-on experience with Master Data Management (MDM), including data quality checks, standardisation and system updates.
Learned how accurate and consistent data supports financial decision making and assisted in reviewing client and product data to ensure correctness.
Improved my skills in data analysis and teamwork and gained insight into complex information systems.

Projects

A showcase of my technical work and collaborative experiences

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Personal Projects

Weather Visualiser

ReactJS OpenWeatherMap API

Built a web app using ReactJS that displays weather forecasts with visualisations for a user's area using the OpenWeatherMap public API.

Command Line Navigation Tool

Python CLI

Created a CLI tool for more efficient file navigation on Linux systems, streamlining terminal-based workflows.

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Group Projects

Password Manager

JavaScript ReactJS CLI

Team project building an encrypted password manager using JavaScript.
Implemented secure storage using a personal key.
Built a React web app front end and a JavaScript CLI interface to support different user preferences.

Budgeting App

Python Flask HTML-Django

Worked in a team to build a personal budgeting tool using Python and Flask.
Used HTML-Django to support a web-based front end.
Designed features for automated budget splitting and calculation to help users manage finances more easily.

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University Projects

Adventure Game

Python OOP

Developed a CLI text adventure game inspired by Zork, using Python and Object-Oriented Programming.
Focused on a complete, large and seamless player experience with clear structure and extensible code.

Dynamic Web Store

Flask JavaScript Python

Created a dynamic web store using the Flask framework, JavaScript and Python, working on both backend logic and interactive front-end behaviour.

Data Structures & Algorithms

Java

Implemented core data structures and algorithms in Java, reinforcing my understanding of performance, complexity and clean coding practices.

Additional Experience

Employment history and extracurricular activities

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Additional Employment

Boots

Cardiff, Wales, UK

Logistics Driver

June 2025 – Present

Work as a logistics driver transporting prescriptions and medication between surgeries, pharmacies, care homes and members of the public, supporting safe and timely delivery.

Primark

Cardiff, Wales, UK

Retail Assistant

June 2022 – November 2022

Worked as a retail assistant providing customer service on the shop floor, helping customers, handling queries and supporting day-to-day store operations.

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Activities

Cardiff Autonomous Racing Association

Path Planning Team

Worked alongside a team creating a path planning algorithm for autonomous racing with electric vehicles, combining programming, algorithms and real-world constraints.

Skills

Technical expertise and personal capabilities

Programming Skills

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Python

Advanced

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Java

Advanced

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HTML / CSS

Proficient

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JavaScript

Proficient

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ReactJS

Intermediate

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Flask

Intermediate

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SQL

Proficient

Personal Skills

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Persistent when learning something new

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Strong teamwork and communication skills

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Quick to learn and adapt

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Wide array of experience in multiple different fields

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Strong problem solving