About Me




Hello, I am Nathaniel Brookes. I’ve recently graduated from Keele University with a First Class Honours degree in Computer Science, BSc. I am a hardworking, dedicated person, which has been recognised through my achievement of the Best Performance Award in my university course. I love learning, and in my spare time, I enjoy building new and exciting programming projects, including websites, games and interactive simulations.

Education and Qualifications



Keele University

2021 – 2024 BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Grade: First Class Honours

Awarded Best Performance in Single Honours for the BSc Computer Science Programme 2023/24

  • Through my studies, I have gained practical experience developing secure, user-friendly websites, mobile apps and databases within independent and group projects. I have become proficient in many programming languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Java, Python and C++.

  • My dissertation focused on creating a biologically-inspired Artificial Intelligence model which can control autonomous soft-bodied robots. This research project involved developing a model in Python based on Gene Regulatory Networks and an evolutionary algorithm which optimises the robot’s design and movements for specific tasks.

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  • Additionally, I volunteered as a Student Voice Representative, where I developed interpersonal and communication skills by gathering feedback from fellow students and proposing solutions at staff meetings to resolve problems and improve the university experience.


Year One Modules


  • Programming I - Programming Fundamentals (90%)

  • Cybercrime (75%)

  • Computer Animation and Multimedia (100%)

  • Fundamentals of Computing (86%)

  • Systems and Architecture (95%)

  • Natural Computation (96%)

  • Interaction Design (99%)

  • Communication, Confidence & Competence (78%)

Year Two Modules


  • Database Systems (94%)

  • Advanced Programming Practices (96%)

  • Web Technologies (88%)

  • Programming II - Data Structures and Algorithms (100%)

  • Mobile App Development (84%)

  • Software Engineering (90%)

  • Computational and Artificial Intelligence I (86%)

  • Digital Forensics (78%)

Year Three Modules


  • Communications and Networks (82%)

  • Third-Year Dissertation (85%)

  • Games Computing (97%)

  • Advanced Web Technologies (97%)

  • Computational and Artificial Intelligence II (86%)

  • Cyber Security (86%)

  • Internet of Things (100%)



Projects from Keele University


Evolving Soft Robots for Control Using a Gene Regulatory Network

As part of my BSc Computer Science degree, I completed a research project focused on evolving soft modular robots using an Gene Regulatory Network model.

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Space Escape! A Game Concept for a 3D Platformer

As part of my Games Computing module in university, I designed and developed a 3D platformer game in C++ called Space Escape!

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City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

2019 – 2021 3 x A-Levels
Grades: Computer Science (A*), Maths (A) and Physics (B) with Practical Endorsement





St. Joseph’s College, Trent Vale

2014 – 2019 10 x GCSEs
Grades: GCSEs grade 7-4, including English (5) and Maths (6)


Work Experience & Volunteering



Keele University, Staffordshire

2023 – 2024 Student Voice Representative
Volunteered to represent students’ views and help improve their course experience at Keele

I volunteered as a Student Voice Representative at Keele University. This involved:

  • Collecting feedback from students in the Computer Science Level 6 course in person and via a Microsoft Forms survey that I created.

  • Communicating professionally to students via email when requesting feedback, which was used to improve their course experience.

  • Speaking up about issues facing students in my course and their overall views during student-staff meetings.

  • Collaborating with fellow Student Voice Representatives and staff to propose solutions for module-specific and general issues.




Keele University, Staffordshire

2022 – 2023 Digital Advisor
Re-designed website for Access Covers Ltd. on behalf of Keele University

I worked closely with Access Covers Ltd. to re-design and develop their website to make it more user-friendly and accessible and improve their online presence. This involved:

  • Communicating with the company to understand their business needs and assess the requirements for the new design.

  • Updating the company regularly on my progress through developing wireframe designs using Figma and through online test websites.

  • Building a mobile-friendly website using WordPress and developing a custom WordPress theme using PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

  • Developing a custom WordPress plugin which allows the company to update their website easily on the backend.

  • Writing a maintenance report for the company to help them manage their website in the future.




NISCAM (Control and Automation Management), Staffordshire

June 2018 Work Experience Placement

I worked within a team and gained insight into how all departments work cohesively towards an end product. This involved:

  • Identifying design and technical errors within the project and reporting them to relevant departments.

  • Learning how to use AutoCAD software to create and amend errors in technical drawings.

  • Learning how to use Ladder Logic and Visual Basic languages to program digital control panels.