{
  "name": "Luke Else",
  "job_title": "Software Engineer",
  "profile_photo": "/profile.jpg",
  "skills": [
    {
      "skill": "Rust",
      "logo": "devicon-rust-plain",
      "link": "https://rust-lang.org",
      "usage": "Rust is a memory-safe language with zero-cost abstractions, making it ideal for embedded systems. I used Rust to build a <a href='https://git.luke-else.co.uk/luke-else/esp32_gps_display'>GPS-based speedometer</a> for my car and a <a href='https://git.luke-else.co.uk/luke-else/subnet_calculator'>Subnet Calculator</a> for university studies.",
      "about": "Rust combines safety, efficiency, and clean code, making it a powerful choice for reliable software development."
    },
    {
      "skill": "C++",
      "logo": "devicon-cplusplus-plain",
      "link": "https://cplusplus.com/",
      "usage": "Since joining Thales in 2022, I’ve worked on a distributed simulation system using C++, primarily with <a href='https://www.qt.io'>Qt</a> and <a href='https://github.com/ocornut/imgui'>ImGui</a> to develop customer-facing applications.",
      "about": "C++ offers high-level abstractions with low-level control, making it essential for performance-critical applications."
    },
    {
      "skill": "Git",
      "logo": "devicon-git-plain",
      "link": "https://git-scm.com",
      "usage": "I have extensive experience with Git, including advanced features like <a href='https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/advanced-overview'>branching, merging and hooks</a>. I've also set up self-hosted <a href='https://git.luke-else.co.uk/luke-else/'>Git services</a> with CI/CD automation.",
      "about": "Git is an essential tool for version control, enabling efficient collaboration and streamlined code management."
    },
    {
      "skill": "Docker",
      "logo": "devicon-docker-plain",
      "link": "https://docker.com",
      "usage": "I use Docker and Docker Compose for containerized deployments, including hosting <a href='https://git.luke-else.co.uk/luke-else/server'>home-lab services</a> such as this <a href='https://git.luke-else.co.uk/luke-else/luke-else.co.uk'>website</a> and remote Git repositories.",
      "about": "Docker simplifies deployment by packaging applications in lightweight containers, ensuring consistency across environments."
    },
    {
      "skill": "Svelte",
      "logo": "devicon-svelte-plain",
      "link": "https://svelte.dev",
      "usage": "I built <a href='https://git.luke-else.co.uk/luke-else/luke-else.co.uk'>this website</a> using Svelte and plan to explore <a href='https://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri'>Tauri</a> for building desktop apps.",
      "about": "Svelte compiles to optimized JavaScript, offering a fast, efficient, and maintainable front-end development experience."
    }
  ],
  "about": "Hello! I'm an enthusiastic, dedicated software engineer passionate about backend development, networking, and embedded systems. I am currently employed at <a href='https://www.thalesgroup.com/en'>Thales UK</a> and thrive on architecting robust backend solutions, optimizing data transmission, and crafting efficient embedded software. I love tackling complex challenges, collaborating with fellow professionals, and staying up-to-date with tech trends such as my current venture in learning <a href='https://rust-lang.org'>Rust-Lang</a>.",
  "timeline" : [
    {
      "duration" : "September 2022 - Present",
      "title" : "Thales UK - Software Engineer",
      "description" : "As a software engineering apprentice at Thales UK, I find myself partaking in agile / scrum development methodologies in a strong team of 6 other engineers. The team iterates on a pre-existing system designed for the MOD, written in C++, using internal frameworks to assist."
    },
    {
      "duration" : "September 2022 - Present",
      "title" : "University of Warwick - Digital and Technology Solutions",
      "description" : "The apprenticeship includes allocated time for studying a Digital and Thechnology Solutions degree with the University of Warwick, including modules relevant to business management, devlopment processes and data integrity etc..."
    },
    {
      "duration" : "September 2020 - July 2022",
      "title" : "The Norton Knatchbull School (A-Levels)",
      "description" : "Computer Science (<b>A*</b>) <br /> Mathematics (<b>A</b>) <br /> Physics (<b>A</b>)"
    },
    {
      "duration" : "September 2015 - July 2020",
      "title" : "The Norton Knatchbull School (GCSEs)",
      "description" : "Computer Science (<b>9</b>) <br /> Physics (<b>9</b>) <br /> Chemistry (<b>9</b>) <br /> Biology (<b>9</b>) <br /> Geography (<b>9</b>) <br /> FSMQ (C) <br /> Maths (8) <br /> Spanish (7) <br /> English (Literature & Language) (7, 7) <br />"
    }
  ]
}