I am currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Maastricht University.

Through academic, personal, professional and client-based projects, I have developed experience in software engineering, web development, data analysis, machine learning, networking and cybersecurity.

I enjoy transforming ideas and technical requirements into practical, reliable and user-friendly applications. I am particularly interested in opportunities that combine technical problem-solving, thoughtful design and real-world impact.

• Based in Belgium and studying in the Netherlands
• Fluent in English and French
• Available from January 2027 for approximately six months
• Interested in software development, web technologies, AI and UX/UI
• Open to student, graduate, junior and temporary opportunities

Additional experience includes:

• Java Swing and desktop application development
• pandas, scikit-learn and Jupyter Notebook
• Object-oriented programming and software architecture
• REST concepts, databases and data processing
• Networking, DNS analysis and Wireshark
• Git-based collaboration and version control

A Java desktop application that calculates and displays routes for walking, cycling and public transportation.

Main features

• Interactive map interface
• Route and estimated travel-time calculations
• Haversine distance calculations
• Identification of nearby bus stops
• GeoJSON layers for amenities, shops and tourist locations

Technologies: Java, Swing, JXMapViewer, GeoTools, GeoJSON

A Java Swing social-media application inspired by Instagram, developed using object-oriented programming principles.

Main features

• Account registration and authentication
• User profiles and image posts
• Likes, follows, hashtags and notifications
• Home and explore feeds
• Persistent file-based storage

Technologies: Java, Swing, Object-Oriented Programming

A Python machine-learning project analysing behavioural and health indicators to identify patterns associated with medical risks.

Main features

• Data cleaning and feature engineering
• Anomaly detection and risk-score calculations
• Heart-attack and accident-risk prediction
• Random Forest classification
• Precision, recall and F1-score evaluation
• Model explainability and fairness analysis

Technologies: Python, pandas, scikit-learn, Jupyter Notebook

A website designed and developed according to a client’s requirements and feedback.

Main responsibilities

• Understanding and translating client requirements
• Structuring pages and content
• Developing the interface
• Testing functionality and usability
• Improving the website through feedback and iteration

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

An academic cybersecurity project examining the use of DNS tunnelling for covert data transfer and data exfiltration.

Topics covered

• DNS communication and packet structure
• Data exfiltration methods
• Network monitoring
• Detection strategies
• Security risks and mitigation measures

Technologies: DNS, Wireshark, Networking, Cybersecurity

• Software engineering
• Front-end and full-stack development
• UX/UI and accessible interface design
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Data analysis
• Networking and cybersecurity
• Technology and business management

I am interested in opportunities where I can contribute to meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals and continue developing my technical skills.

• LinkedIn: Connect with me
• Email: tom.daugherty123@gmail.com