Hi, I'm Kaal DPhil Computer Science
University of Oxford

(with a Completed MEng Computer Science (Hons) in Computer Science from Durham University)

Interests:
  • Graph Theory
  • Algorithmic Game Theory & Comp Theory
  • Graphical Neural Networks (and the wider field of AI & AI Ethics)
  • Algorithmic Complexity

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Experiences

I have undertaken a range of roles since I am incredibly passionate about making an impact in various forms. My roles in leadership allow for this, whilst my roles in industry allow me to accrue technical experience to make me a well-rounded candidate for any job.

Work Experience


Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Oxford

Oct 2025 - Jun 2028

MITACS Research Intern

University of Toronto

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

Lab Demonstrator

Durham University Department of Computer Science

Sep 2023 - Jun 2025

Web/ IT Officer

St. Aidans' College JCR CIO, Durham University

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

Teaching Assistant

Kumon

Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

Leadership & Volunteering


GitHub Campus Expert Program

GitHub Campus Expert

Nov 2024 - Present

DUWiT Hacks 1

Co-Founder & Lead Organiser

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025

Durham University Computing Society

Roles Held:

  • President, Jun 2024 - Jun 2025
  • Secretary, May 2023 - Jun 2024
  • Media & Publicity Officer, Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

DurHack - Durham University's Hackathon

Head of Hacker Experience

Dec 2023 - Present

Durham University Women in Tech (DUWiT)

Roles Held:

  • Neworking Officer, Jul 2024 - Dec 2024
  • Secretary, June 2023 - Jun 2024
  • Media & Publicity Officer, Apr 2022 - Jun 2024
  • First Year Representative, Nov 2021 - May 2022
  • Hack The North 2024 (Canada's Largest Hackathon)

    ML/AI & Pitching Mentor

    Sep 2024 - Sep 2024

    Awards

    Oxford Graduate Scholarship (through the Black Academic Futures programme)

    Scott Logic Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Durham Computer Science Community 2025

    Professor Sue Black Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Durham University Women in Technology

    Durham Inspired Coleman Scholarship 2021-25 (one recipient per cohort)

    Mitacs Certificate of Completion 2024

    DurHack 2021 First Place Overall Winner

    AstonHacks 2024 Untold Studios Challenge(Sponsor Prize) Winner

    Projects & Skills

    Take a look at some of my projects ^-^

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    Lean Mean Washing Machine

    DurHack 2021 First Place Overall Winner

    Built using Django, Keras, PyTorch, React

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    DU Calm: Adaptive Virtual Reality Mediative System

    Built using Unity, C#, FitBit API, JavaScript

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    LinkedOut Reach

    Python, Cohere LLM, React, Vite, TypeScript, MantineUI, MongoDB

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    Simple Packing Logger

    Python, SQLite3

    Cloud Icons sourced from Flaticon. Background image from DurHack 2023, photographer credits go to DurHack 2023.Bootstrap template inspiration from Code with Patrick.