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Adam Blakey

Software Developer

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  • Mathematics PhD
  • Scouts
  • Music
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    • World Scout Jamboree 2019
    • World Scout Moot 2017
    • World Scout Jamboree 2015
    • Semester in Singapore
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About Me

Clarinettist, software developer, Scout, and a fan of all things maths.

I'm a software developer based in Nottingham, UK. I hold a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham, and I currently volunteer with two local charities. I'm also a keen musician and play clarinet with several local ensembles.

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My Experience

Savoy Systems

I joined Savoy Systems in June 2024. Due to the small size of the company, I'd describe myself as a full-stack developer, picking up pieces...
Savoy Systems2024-

Mathematics PhD

Between September 2020 and May 2024, I worked on a PhD in the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nottingham. The thesis title...
PhD2020-2024

MMath Degree

A challenging integrated-master's degree over 4 years, with the school ranked within the top-10 nationally for research power and research quality in 2014 Research Excellence...
MMath 2016-2020

My Interests

Mathematics PhD

Between September 2020 and May 2024, I worked on a PhD in the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nottingham. The thesis title...

Scouts

I'm a keen Scout, and I currently hold three major roles: Assistant Cub Section Leader at 2nd Beeston Sea Scouts, and both Webmaster and Communication...

Music

The clarinet is my main instrument, but I have also played bits of the piano, electric guitar, saxophone, and flute. I've been fortunate enough to...

Web Development

Over the years I've developed and designed many websites for professionals, as well as smaller side-projects for myself. I actually started programming in HTML &...

Things I’ve Worked On

Keiron Anderson Website

Keiron Anderson Website

Blowsoc Website

Blowsoc Website

PGR Rep

PGR Rep

Secretary for SIAM & IMA Student Chapter

Secretary for SIAM & IMA Student Chapter

Nottingham Symphonic Winds Band Rep and Trustee

Nottingham Symphonic Winds Band Rep and Trustee

Savoy Systems

Savoy Systems

Pollererer

Pollererer

JEG.ltd

JEG.ltd

Random Selection of Blog Posts

World Scout Jamboree 2015

Osaka Airport

Got off the plane okay — the humidity does not go unnoticed! Got on the shuttle train okay, but left Joss...
26 July, 2015
World Scout Moot 2017

Day 4 — Community Service, Adrenalin Park, and a lot of Wind! 

I was woken up just before 6:00 this morning by a lot of shouting and panic... It turns out that our...
28 July, 2017
World Scout Jamboree 2019

Flights to Heathrow and Manchester

After arriving in Heathrow, we that were continuing back to Manchester said our goodbyes to those leaving us in Heathrow and...
11 August, 2019
World Scout Jamboree 2015

Leaving Newcastle

We've arrived, had many photos taken, spoken to many people and, most importantly, checked in! We're just waiting to depart Newcastle...
25 July, 2015

Honours and Awards

PGR Demonstrator AwardJuly 2022

Awarded in July 2022 for work delivering the Python component MTHS1001 (first-year non-Maths Core Maths module).

Outstanding Contribution to the Postgraduate CommunityMay 2022

Awarded at the 2022 Tri-Campus Awards Ceremony. This award recognises the contributions that postgraduate researchers have made to the university's research community.

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good ServiceJanuary 2021

Awarded in respect of not less than 5 years good service, which stands out. It should be regarded as the Chief Scout's recognition of the very real contribution made to the Scouts by the individual concerned.

Elizabeth and JD Marsden Prize (1st Place)August 2020

The Elizabeth and JD Marsden prizes were founded in 1953 "to encourage not only the development of the mind (with which education seems to be mainly concerned) but also to encourage and reward the cultivation of those qualities which are the essence of character and personality" and by these prizes...

Nottingham Advantage AwardJuly 2019

The Nottingham Advantage Award is the University's accredited employability award. It offered me the chance to get involved with a variety of extra-curricular and and co-curricular modules designed to "enhance employability, and both personal and professional development".

Best UG Faculty RepJuly 2018

Shows that I have gone above-and-beyond in The University of Nottingham's Education Network as part of the Faculty Rep role I undertook. The award was given primarily for my work in promoting Women in Science, vastly improving communication channels throughout the faculty, and representing over 5,800 students' views on many...

Education Network Gold AwardJune 2017

An award in The University of Nottingham's Education Network, showing that I have gone over and beyond the expectations of the role, making positive changes, and making extra effort to gauge the opinions of my faculty.

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I'm a PhD Maths student at the University of Nottingham, where I'm working with finite element methods to computationally model blood flow in the human placenta. I'm also a keen Scout (with multiple roles), a clarinettist, a pianist, and a web developer.

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