{
"name": "Luke Else",
"job_title": "Software Engineer",
"location": "Crawley, Sussex
UK",
"profile_photo": "/profile.jpg",
"about": "Hello! I'm an enthusiastic, dedicated software engineer passionate about backend development, networking, and embedded systems. I am currently employed at Thales UK 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 Rust-Lang.",
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"name": "Rust",
"logo": "devicon-rust-plain",
"colour": "bg-orange-400",
"link": "https://rust-lang.org",
"about": "Rust combines safety, efficiency, and clean code, making it a powerful choice for reliable software development.",
"competency": 70
},
{
"name": "C++",
"logo": "devicon-cplusplus-plain",
"colour": "bg-blue-400",
"link": "https://cplusplus.com/",
"about": "C++ offers high-level abstractions with low-level control, making it essential for performance-critical applications.",
"competency": 80
},
{
"name" : "Python",
"logo": "devicon-python-plain",
"colour": "bg-yellow-400",
"link": "https://python.org",
"about": "Python is a versatile language known for its simplicity and readability, making it ideal for rapid development and data analysis.",
"competency": 70
},
{
"name": "Git",
"logo": "devicon-git-plain",
"colour": "bg-red-400",
"link": "https://git-scm.com",
"about": "Git is an essential tool for version control, enabling efficient collaboration and streamlined code management.",
"competency": 80
},
{
"name": "Docker",
"logo": "devicon-docker-plain",
"colour": "bg-blue-500",
"link": "https://docker.com",
"about": "Docker simplifies deployment by packaging applications in lightweight containers, ensuring consistency across environments.",
"competency": 100
},
{
"name": "Kubernetes",
"logo": "devicon-kubernetes-plain",
"colour": "bg-blue-600",
"link": "https://kubernetes.io",
"about": "Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, enhancing operational efficiency.",
"competency": 40
},
{
"name": "PostgreSQL",
"logo": "devicon-postgresql-plain",
"colour": "bg-blue-700",
"link": "https://postgresql.org",
"about": "PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source relational database known for its robustness and advanced features.",
"competency": 70
},
{
"name": "MongoDB",
"logo": "devicon-mongodb-plain",
"colour": "bg-green-500",
"link": "https://mongodb.com",
"about": "MongoDB is a NoSQL database that provides flexibility and scalability for modern applications with unstructured data.",
"competency": 70
},
{
"name": "Redis",
"logo": "devicon-redis-plain",
"colour": "bg-red-600",
"link": "https://redis.io",
"about": "Redis is an in-memory data structure store, used as a database, cache, and message broker for high-performance applications.",
"competency": 30
},
{
"name": "JavaScript",
"logo": "devicon-javascript-plain",
"colour": "bg-yellow-500",
"link": "https://javascript.com",
"about": "JavaScript is a versatile language that powers dynamic web applications and enhances user interactivity.",
"competency": 60
},
{
"name": "Tailwind CSS",
"logo": "devicon-tailwindcss-plain",
"colour": "bg-blue-800",
"link": "https://tailwindcss.com/",
"about": "Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that enables rapid UI development with a focus on customization and responsiveness.",
"competency": 60
},
{
"name": "Svelte",
"logo": "devicon-svelte-plain",
"colour": "bg-orange-400",
"link": "https://svelte.dev",
"about": "Svelte compiles to optimized JavaScript, offering a fast, efficient, and maintainable front-end development experience.",
"competency": 55
}
],
"timeline" : [
{
"duration" : "April 2025 - Present",
"title" : "Thales UK (DDCC) - Software Engineer",
"description" : "As a 3rd year apprentice at Thales UK’s Digital Data Competency Centre, I have taken on responsibility for developing microservices that encapsulate Machine Learning models provided by R&D teams, helping to advance product readiness. These services are primarily written in Python and deployed to Kubernetes clusters for use across the business. Our team also designs and maintains CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of both these services and their supporting infrastructure."
},
{
"duration" : "September 2022 - April 2025",
"title" : "Thales UK (ISR) - Software Engineer",
"description" : "As a software engineering apprentice at Thales UK, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, I worked within an agile team of six engineers, contributing to the ongoing development of a C++ system for the MOD. My role involved collaborating closely with colleagues, following Scrum methodologies, and leveraging internal frameworks to enhance and maintain the existing platform."
},
{
"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 (A*)
Mathematics (A)
Physics (A)"
},
{
"duration" : "September 2015 - July 2020",
"title" : "The Norton Knatchbull School (GCSEs)",
"description" : "Computer Science (9)
Physics (9)
Chemistry (9)
Biology (9)
Geography (9)
FSMQ (C)
Maths (8)
Spanish (7)
English (Literature & Language) (7, 7)
"
}
]
}