Megan Kirk
Recent University of Leeds Graduate
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About
I recently graduated from the University of Leeds with a BSc in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, achieving a 2:1. Through my degree and previous work experience, I have developed skills in programming, software development, databases, AI and working with APIs. During my time at Dakin Flathers, I worked on an AI project to help the company find and prioritise potential customers.
I worked with the Companies House API and OpenAI, using CSV files, JSON objects and AI to collect company information, analyse financial information and find further details that returned a score allowing the sales team to efficiently target new and existing customers. I have a passion for software development and artificial intelligence. I am a responsible, motivated and hard-working person who enjoys learning new skills and working as part of a team.
I am now looking for an opportunity where I can use the skills I have developed through my education and work experience, while continuing to learn and develop my career.
Experience
IT Placement Student at Dakin Flathers (2025-07 – 2025-09)
AI/Software Development Project. Developed an AI project to identify and prioritise potential customers for Dakin Flathers.
- Used the Companies House API to collect company and financial information, working with CSV files and JSON data to process the information.
- Used the OpenAI API to analyse companies, identify their sectors, research potential contacts and assess their suitability as customers.
- Used Postman to test and work with APIs during development.
- Combined Companies House data with AI to reduce the amount of manual research required to identify potential customers.
- Developed a scoring system using AI to assess how suitable each company was as a potential customer, allowing the sales team to prioritise which companies to contact.
- Saved the collected information and scores into an Excel file for the sales team to use.
- Used Git for version control and managing changes during development.
Volunteer at Scope Charity shop (2021-09 – 2023-07)
Volunteering as part of Gold DofE.
- Organising and tagging stock ready for sale.
- Maintaining shop floor and making sure it was organised.
- Communicating with customers and providing good customer service.
- Working as part of a team to help with the day-to-day running of the shop.
Work Experience at Another Space VR (2022-07 – 2022-07)
- Looked at software programs for inconsistencies.
- Tested applications that were still in development.
- Gave feedback on game proposals and scripts.
- Worked with others to give feedback that could help improve the games and applications.
Christmas Temporary floor staff at JD (2021-11 – 2022-01)
- Communicated with customers and provided customer service.
- Maintained the shop floor.
- Restocked products and made sure stock was available for customers.
- Worked as part of a team during a busy Christmas period.
Volunteer at Scope charity shop (2019-09 – 2020-03)
Volunteering as part of Silver DofE.
- Organising and tagging stock ready for sale.
- Maintaining shop floor.
- Communicated with customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence – University of Leeds (2023-09 – 2026-06)
A-Level in Computer science, Mathematics, Business Studies, EPQ – Woodkirk Academy (2021-09 – 2023-06)
GCSE in Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, German, English Language, English Literature, History, Mathematics, L2 BTEC Business & Enterprise – Tech award – Woodkirk Academy (2016-09 – 2021-06)
