Leroy Smith

Key Technical Project

Junior Cloud Developer / Digital Transformation Consultant

Down Syndrome Development Trust (DSDT) | 2026 - Present

• System Centralization: Designed a "physical-free" data architecture using the Google Cloud Ecosystem to eliminate reliance on local software.
• Automated Monitoring: Built a portal to track and visualize progress for 12 SEN students, fulfilling funder requirements for quantitative impact data.
• Financial Integration: Bridged financial ledgers from Google Sheets to a web-based dashboard for live grant utilization metrics.
• Scalability Planning: Evaluated and recommended a transition from Python/Flask prototypes to AppSheet for long-term sustainability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Developed digital Diary Progression Logs for volunteer appraisals and reflections.
• Technical Stack: Python (Flask), GCP, Firestore, Google Sheets API, and Jinja2 template rendering.

Current Role

Keyholder & Sales Assistant

Grape Tree (Organic Shop) | Nov 2025 – Present

• Manage full store closing procedures, including financial reconciliation and balancing daily floats to £150.
• Execute daily data entry into Excel for revenue tracking across cash, credit, loyalty, and gift card transactions.
• Responsible for banking deposits and verification of store-spec standards before closing.

Tech & UX Intern

Virtually Educational | 06/2025 – 09/2025

• Collaborated on AR and UX-focused educational projects using Unity.
• Helped design and test immersive 3D learning spaces for explicit knowledge transfer.

Server

The Ivy Asia | 2025

• Delivered premium guest experiences in a high-volume, elite dining environment.
• Coordinated with kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service and operational efficiency.

Creative Production Assistant

Racquet Studios | 2024

• Produced official music video content using DSLR operation and lighting rigs.
• Managed green screens and actors to enhance cinematic scenes.

Assembly Line Worker

Brightwell Assembly | 2023

• Assembled components with precision in a fast-paced factory environment.
• Maintained high-quality standards and adhered to strict safety protocols.

Receptionist

Ash Hand Car Wash | 10/2019 – 02/2022

• Delivered customer service, managed payments, and supported operations.
• Scheduled appointments and assisted in localized marketing efforts.

College Leadership & Moderator

Academic Leadership | 2021 – 2023

• Showcase Leader: Led game development course review events.
• Server Moderator: Maintained community guidelines and conflict resolution.
• Student Rep: Represented class interests in curriculum improvement meetings.

Hospitality & Service

Various Locations | 2022 – 2024

• Las Iguanas: High-volume bartending and financial transactions.
• Brewers Fayre: Front of House operations and organizational support.
• GiffGaff: Student Ambassador driving sales via guerrilla marketing.

Leo n Mizu

2D Pixel Art Prototype

Concept for a kid-friendly elemental puzzle platformer. Showcasing 2D sprite animation and state machine logic.

Music Video Production

Hate Shit Black Groove - Racquet Studios

Creative production assistant for music video featuring DSLR operation, lighting setup, and immersive 3D environments.

AR Educational Projects

Barista training simulation and cricket instruction experience using Unity and interactive media.

3D Learning Spaces

Designed and tested immersive learning environments to improve explicit knowledge transfer.

MSci Computer Science

University of Sussex | 2023 – 2026

On track to achieve 2:1

Focusing on software engineering, algorithms, and advanced computing concepts.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Game Development

East Sussex College | 2023

Grade: Distinction