A highly motivated and results-oriented Computer Science student at Royal Holloway with a proven passion for cybersecurity. Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects, from organising national Capture The Flag (CTF) events to developing secure software for Critical National Infrastructure with BT. Seeking to leverage a strong foundation in digital forensics, incident response, and software engineering to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation.
Key Professional Experience
Cyber Security Intern
UK Civil Service (HMRC Security) • June 2025 - Sep 2025
Immersed in multiple cybersecurity domains, including identification fraud, digital forensics, and SOC analysis.
Gained hands-on experience with both defensive and offensive cyber operations and contributed to government policy discussions.
Secure Software Engineer (Intern)
BT • June 2024 - Sep 2024
Contributed to the protection of UK's Critical National Infrastructure through a 10-week intensive internship.
Researched, developed, and delivered a proof-of-concept demonstration of cloaking techniques. Personally developed the backend of the testbed using Node.js and Python Flask frameworks.
Flagship Projects & Events
Founder & Organiser | Aurora CTF Events
2024 - 2025
Student lead organisation aiming to help university students build a career in cyber.
Spearheaded the creation and execution of a full-scale Capture The Flag event, partnering with BT.
Developed over 30 custom challenges as a team, attracting 50+ participants from accross the nation.
Cyber Leaders Challenge 2025 | Team Competitor
2025
Developed and presented a comprehensive cyber incident response plan for a simulated attack on UK CNI.
Thomas Speake
Additional Experience & Projects
Additional Experience
Wrap-Around Care Club Lead
The Gap Club • Jan 2025 - Present
1:1 STEM Tutor
Self Employed • Jan 2025 - Present
Technical Facilitator
QA • Mar 2024 - Mar 2025
Assistant Network Technician
Sandbach School • June 2022 - Feb 2023
Cyber Security Support (Student Experience)
South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce • June 2022 - July 2022
Play-worker/Classroom Assistant
Scholar Green Primary School • Sep 2021 - Jan 2025
Bartender & Administration
Multiple Venues • 2021 - 2025
Further Projects & Events
iOS Personal Finance App Developer
Independent Project • 2025
Engineered a full-stack iOS application to manage personal finances, from concept to public beta.
Managed all aspects of product development, including mobile engineering and UI/UX design.
Community Hackathon | Organiser & Technical Expert
Assisted in the running & assisted with technical assistance: 2023 - 2024
Freelance Web Developer
Multiple websites developed: 2022 - 2024
Conference Attendee | Changing Landscape of Cyber Security
Attended in March 2022
Cyber Centurion | National Finalist (2nd Place 2019)