Matt Godwin

Computer Systems Engineering student at Royal Holloway, University of London, specialising in agentic development and AI systems.

Computer Systems Engineering Student · Royal Holloway, University of London

Timeline

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Experience

  1. Software Engineer · Silent Customer

    Building AI-based reporting systems that turn mystery-shopping and guest-feedback data into clear insights for hospitality clients.

    • Agentic AI Development
    • TypeScript
    • Data Reporting
    • GitHub

  2. Student Ambassador · Royal Holloway

    Representing the university at open days, campus tours and outreach events, helping prospective students and their families get a feel for life at Royal Holloway.

    • Public Speaking
    • Communication
    • Event Support

  3. Peer Mentor · Royal Holloway

    Supporting new engineering students as they settle into university, offering guidance on coursework, campus life and where to find help.

    • Mentoring
    • Active Listening
    • Communication

  4. Location Coordinator · FunTech

    Led a team of 6 tutors teaching 60+ students over 4 weeks at Reading School, running courses in AI & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Python OOP, Minecraft Coder and Roblox Game Designer.

    • Team Leadership
    • Scheduling
    • Teaching
    • Python
    • Safeguarding

  5. Code Sensei · Code Ninjas

    Taught children aged 5–14 programming, electronics and game development at the Maidenhead studio, guiding them through self-paced coding projects.

    • Teaching
    • JavaScript
    • Lua
    • Electronics

  6. Restaurant Assistant · Seasonality

    Supported front-of-house and kitchen service at an independent Michelin recommended restaurant.

    • Customer Service
    • Teamwork
    • Food Hygiene & Safety

Society Positions

  1. Secretary · Cocktail Society

    Organising society events and managing communications.

  2. Treasurer · Royal Holloway Engineering Society

    Managing society finances and organising sponsorships.

  3. Events Manager · Royal Holloway Engineering Society

    Organised and ran engaging society events.

Projects

ESP32 Based Wireless Control Robotics Arm

Group project for the Embedded Systems Creative Team Project module at Royal Holloway, built with two ESP32 development kits communicating over ESP-NOW, an MPU-6050 6-axis IMU and four MG996R servo motors. Awarded first place in the end-of-project Dragons' Den.

  • ESP32
  • C++
  • ESP-NOW

C++ Train Depot System

A C++ group programming project at Royal Holloway.

  • C++
  • GitHub

STM32 Line Following Robot

Group project for the Embedded Systems Creative Team Project module at Royal Holloway: a Kitronik buggy driven by an STM32F091RC Nucleo board, using its built-in infrared sensors, an ultrasonic range sensor and an OLED display. Programmed in STM32CubeIDE, with the chassis designed in Autodesk Fusion. Runner-up in the end-of-project Dragons' Den.

  • STM32
  • STM32CubeIDE
  • Autodesk Fusion

Education

Royal Holloway, University of London

BEng Computer Systems Engineering.

Furze Platt Senior School

Sep 2017 — Jul 2024

Sixth form (Sep 2022 — Jul 2024): Maths, Physics, Computer Science & EPQ.