Jack Garratt

Self taught programmer and A-Level student with experience building automated efficiency tools and optimization algorithms. Proven problem-solving skills recognized through multiple county cyber awards and real-world code mentorship.

Education

Kimberley Sixth Form College

09/2025 - 07/2027

A-Levels (Predicted):

A*, A*, A*: CS, Physics, Maths

Mark Rutherford School

09/2020 - 07/2025

GCSEs (Average Point Score: 7.6):

9: (CS, Physics), 8: (Chemistry, Mathematics), D*: (BTEC IT)

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, HTML, CSS, SQL
Tools: Git, Github, VS Code, Markdown
Concepts: OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms
Methodologies: Agile, Clean Code (PEP 8, DRY)

Projects

Fluid Time (Ongoing NEA) | Python

Calendar prioritisation tool using a simulated annealing AI to optimise scheduling.
Integrated Google OAuth 2.0, Google Calendar API and an externally hosted PostgreSQL Database.
Utilises Git for version control, managing feature development using branches.

Textbook Opener | Python

Developed a browser automation tool to eliminate repetitive authentication and complicated navigation on a digital textbook platform, saving time on every session.

Whisky Catalogue | Python

Built a cataloguing system for a 2000-bottle private collection to support professional valuation and sale.
Used OpenCV to capture standardized bottle images and structured data for easy access by non-technical users.

Achievements

3x Winner BCS Cyber Competition (2021, 2023, 2024)

Individual (2021, 2023) - Awarded 1st place for my solo projects demonstrating independent problem solving.
Team Lead (2024) - Programmed a pygame game while leading a team to create the winning game.

Industrial Cadets Bronze Award 2022

Worked in a team to develop a solution to a prompt. Presented a stall at the University of Cambridge.

BPhO British Physics Olympiad Bronze Award 2026

Completed the first stage of the national competition, ranking in bronze.

UKMT Senior Maths Challenge Participant 2025

Solved advanced mathematical problems designed to test complex thinking.

Experience

Exercism - Python Code Mentor

05/2026 - Present

Volunteer to review Python solutions, giving feedback on optimization, readability and clean code practices.
Finished 25 mentoring sessions, with a 100% satisfaction rate, receiving 10 user testimonials for clear guidance.
Actively help global learners transition from working code to idiomatic Python.

The Scouts - Young Leader

09/2023 - Present

Help deliver weekly Sunday sessions for a group of 24 young people (age 4 - 6), since its founding.
Plan and run activities, taking responsibility for session leadership and engagement alongside adult leaders.
Supported over 30 young people in achieving their Chief Acorn Award, the highest award for their age group.