About me

I am originally from a small town in South Italy, and moved to the UK in 2018. I am a Computer Science Student at Queen Mary University of London, with a passion for development and design. Other than a tech lover, I am an amateaur boxer, a bookworm and a passionate crocheter.

Picture of Ilenia in front of a waterfall

Education

MSci Computer Science

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Queen Mary University of London (2022-2026)

Modules studied

Procedural Programming
Object Oriented Programming
Web Technologies
Professional Research and Practice
Logic and Discrete Structures
Computer Systems and Networks
Automata and Formal Languages
Information System Analysis
Probability and Matrices
Database Systems
Software Engineering
Algorithms and Data Structures
Operating Systems
Graphical User Interfaces
Internet Protocols

Experience

  • Content Manager (Volunteer)
    Content Manager (Volunteer)

    Byte Queens

    June 2024 - Present

    I create and manage the content for the Byte Queens social media channels and newsletters

  • Demonstrator
    Demonstrator

    Queen Mary University of London

    January 2020 - Present

    I support students in their learning, provide feedback, assess and mark their exam scripts, projects and coursework.

  • Student Ambassador
    Student Ambassador

    Queen Mary University of London

    March 2023 - Present

    Assist in hosting and running university events such as Open Days, guide attendees on campus tours safely and informatively, answer questions and provide information about the course and student experience.

  • Freelance Social Media Manager, Tutor, Develop, Ambassador
    Freelance Social Media Manager, Tutor, Develop, Ambassador

    MyPocketSkill

    April 2023 - Present

    Develop personalised strategies for my clients' social media and websites. Prepare and teach programming lessons adapted to students' abilities and interests.

  • Front-end Software Engineer Intern
    Front-end Software Engineer Intern

    eFitter

    March 2024 - April 2024

    Design and develop the front-end of the eFitter customer dashboard, using Next.js and import data from the back-end using Django.

  • Young Creative
    Young Creative

    Fight For Peace

    February 2023 - Present

    Create and promote content for the Fight For Peace social media channels, support and host interviews for content days. Design the Women in Sport campaign.

  • Coding Teacher, Curriculum Assistant and Camp Leader
    Coding Teacher, Curriculum Assistant and Camp Leader

    CYPHER Coders

    Novemeber 2022 - August 2023

    Manage classrooms, summer camps and after-school clubs, teach programming to children aged 5-11 in languages such as Scratch, Python, JavaScript, Minecraft Education and Robotics.