Kai James Winter

Computer Science & Informatics student

About me

I'm studying BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Informatics at Teesside University London. I previously completed a Level 3 BTEC in Game Development with a Merit. I enjoy learning how software works and developing practical skills in programming, networking and cybersecurity.

I'm focused, methodical and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Alongside my studies, I'm teaching myself web design and development, with the long-term aim of running my own business.

University projects

Fantasy game character creator

I developed a character creator over six versions, using Python and Tkinter for the interface. The project included JSON, error handling and a formal test plan. It helped me practise object-oriented programming and GUI development.

Python · Tkinter · JSON · Excel

Linked lists and software requirements

I built and tested singly, doubly and circular linked lists in Python. I used unittest to check edge cases and explored recursion and abstract data types. I also wrote a requirements specification for a password manager.

Python · Visual Studio Code · unittest

Small office network

I built a small office network in Cisco Packet Tracer and analysed live traffic with Wireshark. I worked through phishing and website defacement scenarios, practising subnetting, firewall analysis and incident response.

Cisco Packet Tracer · Wireshark

Ethical hacking lab

I carried out simulated penetration tests on vulnerable lab machines, including Metasploitable, Linux and Windows Server 2008. I used PTES and OWASP testing methods, explored STRIDE and DREAD threat modelling, and wrote a report for a financial firm scenario.

Kali Linux · Nmap · Metasploit · Wireshark · VirtualBox

Experience

WordPress website project

I helped a family member design, market and manage a WordPress website that reached over 30,000 page views per month. This gave me practical experience in website management and helped improve my design and writing skills.

Assistant Football Coach

KH Coaching · 2022–2023

I helped plan sessions, mentored young children and spoke with parents to adapt the coaching to their needs. The role developed my communication, leadership and customer service skills.