<Software Engineer based in London. Currently crafting digital wonders at Imperial College London. />
About me
Welcome to my digital garden 🌱
I am a Junior Software Engineer with a drive for innovation and problem-solving. Specialising in JavaScript, I've led projects resulting in streamlined processes and improved user experiences. I am driven by a desire to make a positive impact in the areas of technology and education, a commitment I have actively embodied within my previous roles as a Women's Network Lead at Multiverse and Mentor at the Black Apprentice Network. In these roles, I aimed to empower women and POCs in the working world, nurture an inclusive community, and guide aspiring professionals towards meaningful growth and success.
In addition to my professional pursuits, I'm an avid glider pilot and surfer, hobbies which reflect my love for the outdoors and adventurous spirit. These activities not only rejuvenate my mind and body but also inspire creativity and resilience, qualities that I bring to my work as a professional.
TLDR: I build digital products to support business needs 💻
Awards
Everywomen in Tech Awards
March 2025
Recognised as a finalist for contributions to technology and innovation, highlighting dedication to driving positive change in the industry. Acknowledged among inspiring women in tech, reinforcing commitment to pushing boundaries and advocating for diversity and inclusion within the industry.
Find out more - Everywomen in Tech Awards
Imperial College London Staff Awards
July 2023
Recognised for steadfast commitment to transforming the student lifecycle through delivering a new Customer Relationship Management solution. This innovative product streamlines the processing of UCAS applications, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of admissions procedures at Imperial College London.
Skills
I largely work in JavaScript, builiding digital solutions which address various business problems.
let programmingSkills = [ JavaScript ];
let frameworksAndLibraries = [ React.js, Node.js, Express.js, SQL, RESTful APIs, Jest, HTML, 3CSS, SCSS ];
let relevantToolsAndSkills = [ Docker, Postman, Git, Jira, Scrum, CI/CD, Figma, Tailwind, Excel ];
let otherLanguages = [ English, French, British Sign Language ];
Projects
Click on a project to find out more about my work.
Front-end
A digital hub for the Imperial College Gliding Club, providing information and resources for both current members and those with a keen interest in gliding. The site follows a user-centric design philosophy, aimed at catering to users' preferences and behaviours.
This project allowed me to combine my love for gliding and coding. As a gliding club member, I eagerly set out to create a frontend website that not only captured the essence of the sport to those interested in joining, but also catered to the needs of our current community.
Full stack
A video interview platform which simulates real interview scenarios. Participants can choose from a list of interview questions, record their answers and playback their responses to evaluate and improve performance. It includes robust multi-layered user authentication using industry-standard secure protocols for users to have the ability to save videos and personal information securely.
This project idea originated from a career workshop I attended at Imperial. Creating this platform allowed me to refine both technical coding abilities and the art of communication.
Front end
A web application that lets you step back in time and explore your avourite websites as they appeared a decade ago. With just a click, you can rediscover the design, content, and nostalgia of the online world from the past.
Check out github/jbkad for more projects!
Experience
Check out linkedin/jbkad for more detail on my work experience.
Software Engineer @ Imperial College London
June 2022 - Present
Women’s Network Lead @ Multiverse
June 2023 - July 2024
Tech Lab Fellow @ Bloomberg
November 2023
Governor @ Churchfields Primary School
October 2024 - Present
Gallery
Click on the images to find out more about my endevours!
My article on Imperial People blog, which details my journey as an apprentice at Imperial College London.
Amongst the first cohort for Bloomberg's London in-person Tech Lab programme, collaborating with engineers to build a portfolio manager using Python and Jupyter Notebook.
First magazine feature in Imperial Magazine Winter edition 2023.
Speaking with the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan about my software engineering apprenticeship journey.
A visit to Downing Street for National Apprenticeship Week 2023.
Volunteering in the monthly Imperial Lates event, where the public had the opportunity to participate in an array of immersive AI activities led by experts in the field.
Visiting Downing Street to discuss the future of AI with tech experts.
A conversation with Starling Bank founder Anne Boden I hosted for Multiverse Women's Network members to celebrate IWD.
A Women's Network event I ran at the Multiverse, featuring esteemed senior panelists who shared valuable insights and expertise with our members.
A career panel talk I participated in at Christ's Hospital school, where I gave insights into my journey to becoming a software engineer to year 11-13 students.
Amongst the first cohort for Imperial's new apprenticeship course with Multiverse, which provides a unique split learning model that combines hands-on workplace experience with formal education in computer science theory.
Facilitating a panel at the inagural Imperial College ACSTEM, an outreach conference aimed at year 12s students of African-Caribbean heritage wishing to persue a career in STEM.
Hosting a fireside chat workshop in collaboration with Manageable at the Google London headquarters for Multiverse Women’s Network members.
A Women At Imperial Week webinar I participated in as part of IWD celebrations.
Hosted a Tech workshop at Imperial College London aimed at fostering the curiosity of local youth towards pursuing careers in STEM.
A blog on my journey of being a Software Engineering apprentice at Imperial College London.