GRADUATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER · AI & ROBOTICS · FULL-STACK DEVELOPER

Fridalí Gaias

First-Class CS graduate, incoming Graduate Software Engineer at Dexory in Wallingford, with experience across AI, robotics, full-stack development, and research.

Experience

Graduate Software Engineer

Dexory · Wallingford

Starting Sep 2026
  • Joining the core technology team through a rotating graduate programme across software systems that support autonomous warehouse robotics.
  • Expected to gain exposure across autonomy, AI/perception, platform engineering, production code, Linux-based systems, CI/CD, and scalable infrastructure.
  • Starting on 7 September 2026.

Founding Engineer

Skinario

05 2026-Present · Side Project
  • Sole technical lead responsible for designing and building the MVP of an AI-powered consumer platform from concept to beta release.
  • Own full-stack engineering, product architecture, technical strategy, data systems, infrastructure, and scalability decisions.
  • Collaborate directly with the founder to translate product vision into scalable technical solutions.

Research Assistant

University of Westminster

02 2026-2026
  • Project: AI for Better Learning: Automating Organisation of Learning Concept Maps to Improve Student Understanding.
  • Developed and evaluated an LLM-powered educational chatbot for automated concept-map generation.
  • Worked with LLM pipelines and graph-based methods to structure and validate complex educational content.

Founder & Developer

womyn.network

09 2025-Present · Side Project
  • Lead development of a security-first SPA with defensive AI and edge-based processing for privacy-preserving social features.
  • Awarded the University of Westminster Ignite Fund for Phase 2 development.

Currently...

Selected Projects

Grade: 91

Autonomous Robot Navigation

Implemented a Q-learning algorithm (Python/NumPy) for autonomous navigation in unknown environments. Evaluated performance against an MLP model, analysing limitations of supervised learning.

GitHub
Grade: 89.75

Risk-Aware Pedestrian Navigation

Built a custom A* search algorithm in Python to optimise walking routes based on distance and safety risk. Integrated OpenStreetMap data with 1M+ Police.uk crime records using efficient spatial indexing.

GitHub
Grade: 92

Dynamic Control System Modelling

Modeled a non-linear two-tank fluid system using MATLAB and Simulink. Designed a closed-loop PID controller for autonomous level regulation and conducted stability analysis using Bode and step response methods.

GitHub

Medical Survival Prediction System

Built classification and regression models (k-NN, Logistic Regression, Decision Trees) to predict patient mortality and survival time. Applied rigorous preprocessing, GridSearchCV optimisation, and validation.

GitHub

SKY Health Check Django App

Developed a responsive, user-focused full-stack platform using Python and Django. Implemented core user flows, enhancing usability, and took a leading role in planning, organisation, and UX/UI design.

GitHub

QuGUI: Qubit Dynamics Research Tool

Developed a Python GUI for numerical experiments on isolated qubit dynamics with ECT*, FBK and the European Centre for Theoretical Studies, supervised by Dr. Giovanni Garberoglio.

GitHub

Skills

Tools & Languages

TensorFlow, TF.js, Firebase / Firestore, Parcel, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Git, Java, Node.js, SQL, Postman, Jupyter Notebook, MATLAB, Simulink, Kali Linux tools, Tkinter

AI, Systems & Security

Model Integrations, LLMs, Adversarial ML, Machine Learning Techniques, Model Evaluation, Edge Computing, AI Methodologies & Ethics, OOP, Database Management, Software Development Principles, Product Deployment, SEO, UX/UI Design, Cybersecurity Principles

Communication

English, Spanish, Italian

Education, Honors & Certifications

First-Class Honours

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

University of Westminster (Sep 2022 - May 2026)

Thesis

Engineering a Security-First SPA: Implementing Defensive AI for an Edge-Based Woman-Only Social Web Application

Modules

Computer Systems & Networks, Software Development, Trends in CS, Computer Systems Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, OOP, Database Systems, Client-Server Architectures, Machine Learning & Data Mining, Robotic Principles, Applied Robotics, Applied AI, Digital Marketing, Social Media & Web Analytics, Cyber Security.

Honors, Awards & Activities

F1 AI & Innovation Ideathon

Cognizant x Aston Martin F1 (May 2026 - July 2026)

  • Selected as one of 15 students for a competitive industry programme.
  • Developed AI-driven concepts for fan engagement, real-time content, and data-driven storytelling; explored GenAI and predictive systems in sports marketing.
  • Collaborated in a team environment with mentorship from industry professionals.
  • Preparing a final presentation at Aston Martin F1 Headquarters to pitch solutions to stakeholders.
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AI Pathways Scholarship

Cognizant, APMG International & Cloud Crew (2026)

  • Winner of a fully funded place on the APMG Artificial Intelligence Practitioner course.
  • Includes a Tech4Good placement with Cloud Crew, delivering pro-bono technical solutions for charities and NGOs.
Find Out More AI Pathways Scholarship

Ignite Fund Award for womyn.network

University of Westminster · Apr 2026

Awarded the Ignite Fund in support of womyn.network, my final year project: a security-first social web application focused on women's safety and privacy online. The funding supports the continued development of the platform and its technical infrastructure.

Ignite Fund Award for womyn.network

WeNetwork Validate Programme Grant Recipient

WeNetwork, University of Westminster · Jun 2026

Awarded a £2,500 grant through the WeNetwork Validate Programme to further develop my final-year research project: a female-first social networking platform integrating Defensive AI to help protect users' images against scraping, impersonation, and AI-generated manipulation.

Selected based on the strength of the project proposal and research, with funding supporting continued development as part of the Validate cohort.

WeNetwork Validate Programme grant award

Certifications

2026

Agile Software Development

Transforming Your Organization · LinkedIn Learning

2026

Python for Object-Oriented Programming

LinkedIn Learning

2024

Simulink Onramp

MathWorks

Android Mobile Certificate

Google via Three UK

Lab Safety Certificate

University of Trento

Blog

Demo Information

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