Alex Lo Storto

Alex Lo Storto

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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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  • Migrant Leaders
    Mentee
    Migrant Leaders
    Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year)
    An independent UK-registered charity that provides bespoke support to enable talented young migrants to take on leadership roles in major public and private sector organisations.
  • PwC
    Virtual Insight Programme
    PwC
    Jul 2024
  • Frasers Group
    Cyber Security Intern
    Frasers Group
    Jul 2024
    Shadowed and gained first-hand experience within the information security, vulnerability management, development and photography departments.
  • Flight Crowd
    Student Mentor
    Flight Crowd
    Jun 2024
  • Department of Computer Science University of Sheffield
    Computer Science: Machine Learning and Data Science Taster Lecture
    Department of Computer Science University of Sheffield
    May 2024
    Michael Smith, a professor who uses machine learning to track bees, delivered an interactive lecture on machine learning techniques such as k-nearest neighbours (KNN) via real-time mathematical explanations and an open-source site created by members of the Computer Science department at the Uni of Sheffield. GitHub: https://github.com/SheffieldMLNet/sheffieldmlnet.github.io
  • InfiniteOptions
    Tech Intern
    InfiniteOptions
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)
  • Nuffield Foundation
    Nuffield Research Placement
    Nuffield Foundation
    Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (5 months)
    Gained the ability to thoroughly analyse and detect bias regarding academic material and other research sources as well as learning Harvard referencing which helped me later on in my EPQ.
  • Peterhouse
    Peterhouse Applicant Support Scheme (Phase I & II)
    Peterhouse
    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 (9 months)
    An online programme that covers each part of the university application process, designed to support students in making an application to competitive UK universities, including Cambridge and Oxford.
  • Bright Network
    IEUK Technology Internship Experience
    Bright Network
    Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (4 months)
  • APSTEM
    APSTEM Mentee
    APSTEM
    Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (5 months)
  • UNIQ University of Oxford
    UNIQ Scholar
    UNIQ University of Oxford
    Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 (7 months)
    The University of Oxford's access programme provides valuable insights into university life, with academic debates, a 4-day residential, guidance for admissions, and the opportunity to connect with aspirational people!
  • The Sutton Trust
    Sutton Trust Online
    The Sutton Trust
    Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 2 months)
    A programme lasting 18 months that educates students about various post-18 options and how to research effectively alongside professionals, employers and universities.
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    Software Intern
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    Jul 2023
  • RizkMcCayTribe
    Brand Strategist
    RizkMcCayTribe
    Jul 2023
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    Exams Coordinator
    Nottingham University Samworth Academy
    Jun 2023
    Shadowed the exams coordinator, data administrator and finance officer to better understand student confidentiality, data systems and financial records.
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    Rehearsal Photographer
    Nottingham University Samworth Academy
    Feb 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
    Took headshots and rehearsal photos of the 'Is This Good Enough' play performed at Nottingham Playhouse.
  • Michael Wisher Team Support
    Event Staff
    Michael Wisher Team Support
    Dec 2022 - Oct 2023 (11 months)
    Prepared and served food during fast-paced environments in City Ground and Pride Park Stadium.
  • RizkMcCayTribe
    Marketing Intern
    RizkMcCayTribe
    Jul 2022
    Worked with each team member and analysed their role to understand the intricacies of constructing a reputable brand from an initial client brief. Learned the fundamentals of branding, UX design, website infrastructure, copywriting, business-client relationships and project management. Developed an understanding of traditional and digital marketing strategies and how to effectively organize a marketing campaign. Also attended meetings with high-profile clients and had an insight into client projects from animal charities to aerospace, analysing each project to fully understand how the client's needs are satisfied within a specific timeframe and budget.
  • The Brilliant Club
    The Brilliant Club Scholar
    The Brilliant Club
    Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (7 months)
    Attended an 8-week programme with a PhD researcher, developing the skills to cite sources using Harvard referencing, structure dissertations, and analyse texts. I produced a 2000-word essay about psychological 'affects' at the end of the programme, using Ready Player One as the basis of our research.
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      Matchify πŸ“„
      Nov 2023
      Inspiration πŸ’‘ Our inspiration for Matchify came from witnessing the frustration that job seekers experience when applying for positions. We wanted to create a solution that simplifies the process of customizing CVs for specific job requirements and empowers individuals in their job search. How we built it πŸ› οΈ We built Matchify using a combination of programming languages, frameworks, and tools - PHP, Boostrap, CSS, HTML, JS. Our team collaborated to design an intuitive user interface and develop the algorithms that analyze job descriptions and provide tailored recommendations. Challenges we ran into βŒ› We encountered several challenges during the development of Matchify. One significant hurdle was selecting the right backend framework, as w
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      Flashi ✨
      Sep 2023
      A database of URLs created to allow for efficient access of student resources for NUAST students! Visit here: https://flashi.uk/nuast
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      HackNotts'84 1st Place
      HackNotts
      Nov 2023
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      UKMT Senior Maths Challenge - Gold
      UKMT
      Oct 2023
    • IDEA
      iDEA Award - Silver
      IDEA
      Jun 2023
      The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is an international award winning programme that helps you develop and demonstrate your digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. After completing badges in AI, business and software development, I have gained both the Bronze and Silver iDEA Award.
    • Mimo
      Mimo Certificates - Python, SQL, Web development
      Mimo
      Apr 2023
      Completed the Python, SQL and Web development courses provided by Mimo.
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      UKMT Pink Kangaroo - Certificate of Merit
      UKMT
      Mar 2023
      Achieved Gold on Intermediate Maths Challenge and moved onto the Pink Kangaroo round.
    • The Brilliant Club
      The Brilliant Club Scholar's Programme
      The Brilliant Club
      Mar 2022
      Attended an 8-week programme with a PhD researcher, developing the skills to cite sources using Harvard referencing, structure dissertations, and analyse texts. I produced a 2000-word essay about psychological 'affects' at the end of the programme, using Ready Player One as the basis of our research.
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      UKMT Junior Maths Challenge - Gold
      UKMT
      Mar 2021
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      Young Speaker of The Year
      ESB
      Oct 2019
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      UKMT Junior Maths Challenge - Silver
      UKMT
      Mar 2019