Daniyal Amir
Second-year Computer Science undergraduate focused on software engineering, real-time systems and applied AI
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Second-year Computer Science undergraduate focused on software engineering, real-time systems and applied AI. Built a Java/SQLite REST backend (88/100), a Java concurrency-based CPU scheduler (100/100) and a 4,500+ line performance-optimised Python engine (69/70), while developing computer-vision and ROS 2 software for Formula Student AI. Particularly interested in high-impact software for physical operations, real-time data and AI-enabled systems, with experience spanning backend APIs, autonomous systems, testing and performance engineering.
Experience
Autonomous Software Engineer - University of Surrey - Formula Student AI
(2025-10)
Develop autonomous driving software for the University of Surrey's Formula Student AI team, supporting perception, localisation, path planning and control for an autonomous race car.
- Build real-time computer-vision/ML pipelines and integrate models into ROS 2 perception nodes using Python, OpenCV, NumPy, PyTorch and ONNX.
- Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team using Git-based development to build modular, testable autonomous systems and integrate software across the wider vehicle stack.
Founder - University of Surrey
(2026-07)
Founded a student employability venture and secured £1,000 in competitive venture funding; conduct customer research and translate recurring user pain points into product positioning, value proposition and feature decisions.
- Manage product, commercial and operational workstreams alongside enterprise mentors, testing the business model and routes towards sustainable adoption.
Course Representative - Computer Science - University of Surrey
(2025-10)
Represent approximately 230 students, gathering and analysing feedback before communicating priorities to academic stakeholders; awarded Undergraduate Rep of the Year, ranked 1st of 480 university-wide.
- Designed cohort-wide feedback processes using Microsoft Forms and Excel, including a survey distributed to 200+ students with 50+ responses, converting findings into structured reports for formal university meetings.
Certified Student Trainer - Westcliff High School for Boys
Delivered approximately 20 employability workshops after professional training in facilitation and public speaking.
Education
BSc - Computer Science with Professional Training Year - University of Surrey (2025-09 - 2029-07)
First Year - Computer Science - University of Surrey (2025-09 - 2026-06)
A-Levels - Computer Science, Mathematics & Further Mathematics - Westcliff High School for Boys (2018-09 - 2025-06)
GCSEs - General Education - Westcliff High School for Boys (2025-06)
EPQ (Dissertation) - Extended Project Qualification - Westcliff High School for Boys (2025-06)


