Charlie CookAbout
About Me
UK Computer Science student and software developer with commercial experience in software engineering, web operations, SEO, analytics and backend development.
I’m a UK-based Computer Science student and software developer with commercial experience across software engineering, web operations, SEO, analytics, CMS systems and database-backed development.
My work so far has involved building and maintaining real business software, improving ecommerce pages, debugging existing systems, investigating analytics issues and learning how technical decisions affect users and businesses.
I enjoy building practical software that has a clear purpose, especially backend APIs, full-stack web applications and database-backed features. I like working through technical problems and making projects easier to use, maintain and understand. Outside of coding, I enjoy hiking, climbing mountains, indoor rock climbing and watching anime.
Quick profile
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, UK
- Current focus
- Software development, backend APIs and practical web applications.
- Experience
- Commercial software, ecommerce SEO, CMS work, analytics and database-backed systems.
- Availability
- Open to future remote, hybrid, junior and graduate software roles in the UK.
Current focus
What I am building towards
A focused snapshot of the areas I am improving as I develop the portfolio and prepare for future software roles.
Building practical full-stack applications
Using this portfolio and project work to improve how I design, build, document and explain complete web applications.
Improving backend/API skills
Focusing on REST APIs, validation, databases, testing, concurrency and clear technical documentation.
Writing clearer case studies
Turning projects into evidence-led write-ups that explain the problem, constraints, technical decisions and outcomes.
Strengthening web quality
Continuing to improve SEO, accessibility, performance and analytics awareness through commercial web work.
Skills and tools
Technical areas I work with
The main languages, tools and workflows I’ve used across projects, coursework and commercial work.
Frontend
Backend
Databases
Tools
Web & SEO
Commercial software
Education
University and coursework
My degree gives the technical foundation behind the commercial work and portfolio projects.
BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Keele University · 2024–2027
Studying software engineering, programming, databases, algorithms and web technologies while building portfolio projects around backend APIs, commercial web work and practical software development.
Relevant modules
Strong coursework
- Go Website Health Check REST API
- Software Engineering group project focused on SCRUM and teamwork
Working style
How I approach software work
A few values that connect my commercial work, university projects and personal development.
Practical problem-solving
I prefer understanding the real issue first, then choosing the simplest maintainable solution that fits the constraints.
Clear communication
Commercial work has taught me to explain technical progress clearly to both technical and non-technical people.
Maintainable code
I’m still learning, but I try to write code that is understandable, structured and easier to improve later.
Learning by building
I learn best by making projects, reviewing what went wrong and improving the next version.
Respecting users
SEO, accessibility, performance and usability all matter because software is built for people, not just for code reviews.
Away from code
A bit of personality
A few personal interests that help show who I am outside of projects, university and work.
Climbing and hiking
I enjoy getting outdoors, especially hiking, climbing mountains and indoor rock climbing when I get the chance.
Anime
I enjoy watching anime in my free time. Some of my favourites are Hunter x Hunter, 86 and Jujutsu Kaisen, and I’m currently watching Witch Hat Atelier.
Building things
I enjoy building projects that are genuinely useful to me. It is satisfying seeing an idea turn into something that works and solves a real problem, even in a small way.
Continue through the portfolio
View the project case studies, commercial experience or contact page for the strongest employer-facing evidence.