=== Bio ===
Sophie Spellissy is an accomplished and motivated student in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology at the University of Galway. She is from County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, Sophie possesses a diverse skill set cultivated through years of immersive experiences across various industries, academic coursework, and active participation in campus extracurricular activities. Sophie is determined to make a positive difference not only in her university but also in the IT industry.
==== Experience ====
<big>Cisco Galway – Coding Jam 2023</big>
* Completed a 4 year apprenticeship programme in 2 and a half years. Developed excellent communication skills and an eye for detail. Gained a reputation for solving complex colour-corrections in salon.
==== Education ====<big> Computer Science and Information Technology - University of Galway </big>* Currently enrolled in various modules for this semester, including Human Computer Interaction, Programming, Games Programming, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Networks and Data Communications, and Programming Paradigms. * In second year, completed a diverse range of modules, such as Object-Oriented Programming, Cyber Security, Statistics in Data Science, Software Engineering, Discrete Maths, Data Structures and Algorithms, Games Development, Introduction to Modeling, Linear Algebra, Networks and Data Communications, and Database Systems. * Sophie has experience developing Java-based assignments and working on a group Software Engineering Project that involved using tools like Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Vue, and Firebase.* In first year, she covered modules in Programming (C), web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), computing systems, electrical engineering, professional skills, algorithms and information systems, and maths and physics. <big> Codecademy Pro - HTML & CSS </big>* Completed a number of courses on web technologies over the course of the lockdown.
* 2021-2025* Computer Science and Information Technology University of Galwaycurrently enrolled in various modules for this semester, including Human Computer Interaction, Programming, Games Programming, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Networks and Data Communications, and Programming Paradigms. In second year, completed a diverse range of modules, such as Object-Oriented Programming, Cyber Security, Statistics in Data Science, Software Engineering, Discrete Maths, Data Structures and Algorithms, Games Development, Introduction to Modeling, Linear Algebra, Networks and Data Communications, and Database Systems. Sophie has experience developing Java-based assignments and working on a group Software Engineering Project that involved using tools like Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Vue, and Firebase.In first year, she covered modules in Programming (C), web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), computing systems, electrical engineering, professional skills, algorithms and information systems, and maths and physics. March 2020 - June 2020* Codecademy Pro - HTML & CSS Completed a number of courses on web technologies over the course of the lockdown.November 2015-July 2018 * Peter Mark <big> PeterMark Hairdressing College</big>
* September 2010 - June 2015* <big> Rice College, Ennis - Leaving Certificate</big>
==== Awards ====
* November 2022* <big> Johnson and Johnson WISTEM2D</big>* One of ten women chosen from women in Science and Engineering at the university as an award recipient from Johnson and Johnson WISTEM2D programme.