Alex Zughaid

Computer Science & Mathematics · University of Bath

Mathematical software engineer

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Alex Zughaid

Computer Science and Mathematics student at the University of Bath with professional software engineering experience. Strong knowledge of developing CAD and simulation software. My university education has focused on numerical methods, machine learning and mathematical modelling, I am now exploring opportunities to apply these skills in a professional setting.

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Mountain biking in the snow
Beside a McLaren Senna
Winter walk on a snowy ridge

University of Bath

BSc Computer Science and Mathematics

1st Class predicted — 74%

2023 – 2027

Poynton High School

A-Levels: A*A*A*A

Best A-level results in year group

GCSEs — 9999999887, including Maths & English

2016-2023

Experience

2026

Bath, England

Summer Research Intern

University of Bath

  • Redesigned the Physlib.io website to display key metrics about project progress and contributors.
  • Experimented with open source LLM models running on powerful University PCs to generate physics proofs in the Lean4 language and check documentation.

2025 - 2026

Wrexham, Wales

Software Engineer

Ansys / Synopsys

  • Implemented and tested production grade Delphi and Python code to design and simulate electric motors for the Motor-CAD application.
  • Designed user interfaces tailored to the workflow of our engineering customers, helping with their parameter space exploration.
  • Worked with a global team, using Azure DevOps, to plan the development and testing cycles.
  • Gained experience as a user of the application and familiarity with electronics design procedures across electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical domains.

2021 - 2024

Stockport, England

Warehouse Operative

Loxit Ltd.

  • Assembly and quality-testing of audiovisual products before preparing them for couriers to ship to customers.
  • Communicated with office staff about outgoing orders and stock levels to keep the production line running efficiently and safely.
  • Trained new members of staff.

Skills

Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • Haskell
  • Delphi
  • SQL
  • R
  • Lean
  • C++
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Technologies

  • NumPy
  • Requests
  • PyTorch
  • Matplotlib
  • Jupyter
  • VS Code
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Azure DevOps
  • Linux
  • Cloudflare

Other

  • UK Driving Licence
  • Microsoft Excel Automation

Key university modules

Numerical Analysis

Deriving and proving properties of numerical methods such as stability and convergence.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Mathematical foundations, neural networks, modern MLOps.

Programming and Software Engineering

Skills in object-oriented and functional programming.

Algorithms and Complexity

Fundamental ideas behind implementing data structures and algorithms in programming.

Algebra

Fields and linear systems in linear algebra, and a range of techniques to approach solving these systems.

Statistics

Formal report writing and a deep understanding of linear models and their uses in drawing conclusions about data.

Projects

Personal and university projects.

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Coursework

App Development at University

Two group projects — a fitness tracker and a student ride-share app — leading on data and requirements.

  • APIs
  • Data visualisation
  • Requirements gathering
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Vertically Integrated Project

Team Bath: Biodevices Without Borders

A portable water-purity device for low-income countries, plus a satellite-imagery data pipeline.

  • Satellite imagery

Volunteering

Uhuru Peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Uhuru Peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Meningitis Research Foundation

Fundraised over £3000 for Meningitis Research Foundation through an expedition to Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Also completed the British 3 peaks in 22 hours as part of my training for the trip.

Summit of Whernside, Yorkshire, England
Summit of Whernside, Yorkshire, England

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Volunteered at my school teaching younger students key orienteering skills so they could complete their expeditions, enabling the school to enrol more students onto the programme. My own expedition taught me valuable lessons about resilience and independence.