Hi, I'm Sven Struan Finlay
Computer Scientist, Software System Engineer, HCI and Data Fenatic
About Me
Driven by curiosity, tech innovation is pushing our world forward at an unprecedented rate. I am a Computer Scientist with a passion for software, innovation and people.
Starting computer science in high school, I focused on Java and SQL database programming. Reading my undergraduate, I took up a focus in software engineering, AI, user interaction and data visualisation. I aim to utilise these areas to make people's life better (more comfortable, happier, more powerful, and more efficient) with technology.
Recently I finished reading an MSc in Software System Engineering so that I can reinforce the fundamentals of software engineering, requirement engineering, software architecture, project management in software and the core of software systems design. I plan to dive into the industry with an expert background in SSE with a passion for innovation, technology, and people.
I am now working as a backend engineer at Marshmallow Insurance, a rapidly growing startup that enforces reliabilty, dilengence, fast results and bleeding-edge thinking in its values.
Project
Intel Sight++
An Assistive Device for the Visually Impaired
IBM Watson Designer
Plug and Play Chatbot builder for Node-RED
Web Development
I have developed this website as a personal portfolio for my work and as a future blog.
My Specialty
Computer Scientist
Having trained in CS during my undergraduate I understand a wide range of its fundamentals. I also specialised in HCI, AI, Software Engineering and Data visualision.
Software Design and Architecture
In reading my masters I sharpend my skills in software systems design, development and implementation. This is demonstraited through distinctions in my projects.
Software Team Mananagment
Throughout my student career I have lead and managed many software teams. For example, as Web Editor of the Saint, as Team leader of IBM and Intel industry exchange projects. Each team I have lead results in high award, most recently being published to Gosh Conference 2020.
Creative Design
Throughout my degrees, during my research internship at St Andrews and as an Innovation Scientist intern at Medidata, I have push my minds creativity to help develop new innovative projects. Often with high regards.
My Skills
Driven by curiosity, tech innovation is pushing our world forward at an unprecedented rate. I am a Computer Scientist with a passion for software, innovation and helping people.
Languages
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My Reputation
Awards Won
Industry Level Projects
Largest Team Led
Musical Instruments
I strongly believe that one's outstanding intellectual ability and performance is of little value or impact without the ability to train or inspire the next generation. Not surprisingly, Sven does not fail to deliver on this aspect as well, by showing his teaching potential and commitment to improving the lives of others on several occasions.
Dr Shyam Reyal
You and the team did a really great job! A brilliant case study for future UCL IXN students and a lot of new ideas for projects for us to explore! We are all VERY proud of you!
Dr Dean Mohamedally
Associate Professor in Software Engineering and Industry Projects at UCLCongratulations Sven. It was a pleasure working with you and your project team. Fantastic results all round.
Pippa Chick MCIM
Global Account Director: Health and Life Sciences Industry at Intel CorporationI strongly believe that one's outstanding intellectual ability and performance is of little value or impact without the ability to train or inspire the next generation. Not surprisingly, Sven does not fail to deliver on this aspect as well, by showing his teaching potential and commitment to improving the lives of others on several occasions.
Dr Shyam Reyal
You and the team did a really great job! A brilliant case study for future UCL IXN students and a lot of new ideas for projects for us to explore! We are all VERY proud of you!
Dr Dean Mohamedally
Associate Professor in Software Engineering and Industry Projects at UCL