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About me

I'm Benjamin Smith, and i have interests that span across the board, from movies and mechanical keyboards, to cars and guitars. I pride myself on my mentality and work ethic, and strive to make the quality of my work reflect that. My approach to design is often colourful, yet muted. My appreciation for formal affairs influences this, not being to bold as to overstimulate but attempting to not have anything being desired from my work. I enjoy both the visual and technical and i find that programming allows me to explore both avenues as they work together to create a finished project.

Technical Skills

SQL Git PHP C# Java Python JavaScript HTML/CSS Data Analysis UI Design

Education

BSc Computer Science

Robert Gordon University

2024 - Present

Soft Skills

Problem Solving Team Collaboration Communication Time Management Critical Thinking

Music

Ive been surrounded by music my whole life. Both listening and playing have been a constant throughout and my interest from both hasn't waivered:

  • At age 7 starting out playing piano, moving to drums, then pursuing guitar in late 2023.
  • Exploring many genres of music, i dont tend to stay on one singular genre long, prefering to move through and discover new ideas.
  • Taking time to hone skills and practice, being able to play my favourite songs and play music with friends.
  • Exploring the electrical side, working on guitar internals of both electric and acoustic guitars, combining my background in computing and electricals with my appreciation of lutherie.

Media

TV series have been a constant source of comfort, entertainment, and inspiration for me. I love immersing myself fully in stories and watching entire seasons in long, uninterrupted sessions to stay connected to the characters and narrative: Watching these series isn’t only entertainment for me, it’s a way to unwind, think deeply, and reflect on my own experiences.

  • I gravitate toward long-form storytelling where characters grow and evolve over time, and plotlines unfold with deliberate pacing and depth.
  • From drama, to sci-fi, to comedy, I enjoy exploring a broad range of genres, dramas in particular finding that sweet spot for me in shows like Ozark, Succesion and Billions.
  • Although i have a deep appreciation for longer character development and detailed plot-driven storylines, i find cinema to be another kind of art on its own, being able to convey a message that could take years to portray as a series is released, the deep impact singular movies can have and the culture around the physical cinema location is a driving force for my appreciation of media.
Feel free to contact me :)