Stephen Addo
About
I'm a passionate Software Engineer and recent Computer Science graduate from Lancaster University, having completed my BSc (Hons) in June 2025. I currently work as an Automation Software Engineer at BDO, designing and implementing RPA and workflow automation solutions for enterprise clients. I also continue as a Software Engineer at FDM Group, where I deliver scalable software solutions using Java, Python, SQL, and cloud technologies across finance, media, and technology sectors.
My journey spans from low-level embedded systems programming on BBC micro:bits to exploring the cutting-edge frontiers of quantum computing through my dissertation research. I've solved 63 algorithmic challenges on LeetCode, refined large-language models at Outlier AI, and built everything from 3D physics simulations to genetic algorithm pathfinders. Whether I'm optimizing C++ performance, implementing quantum algorithms with Qiskit, or crafting seamless user experiences with React, I thrive on transforming complex problems into elegant, scalable solutions.
Beyond the code, I'm driven by the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum computing—exploring how these revolutionary technologies can reshape our digital future. I'm always eager to collaborate on challenging projects that push technological boundaries.
Achievements
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LeetCode Problems
Algorithmic challenges solved
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Daily Users Served
Through Labelbox systems
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Performance Boost
Load time optimization
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First Class
Honors trajectory maintained
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Years Experience
Professional development
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Projects Completed
Personal & professional
What People Say
"An exceptional developer with a keen eye for optimization and user experience."
Tech Lead
Labelbox
"Consistently delivers high-quality solutions that exceed expectations."
Project Manager
Lancaster University
"Shows remarkable problem-solving skills and attention to detail."
Senior Developer
Development Team
Experience
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BDO
Automation Software Engineer · Feb 2026 – Present
- Designing and implementing RPA and workflow automation solutions for enterprise clients.
- Building scalable automation tools to streamline business processes across finance and operations.
- Integrating automation technologies with existing systems for improved efficiency and reliability.
FDM Group
Software Engineer · Sep 2025 – Present
- Developing enterprise-grade software solutions using Java, Python, SQL, and cloud technologies.
- Delivering scalable software solutions across finance, media, and technology sectors.
- Implementing Agile methodologies and maintaining stakeholder communication for project delivery.
Labelbox
Software Engineer · Jul 2024 – Aug 2025
- Designed and developed robust systems that accelerated AI model development.
- Created high‑performance data‑labelling tools, improving accuracy & efficiency.
- Optimised the codebase, cutting load times by 50% and supporting 10k+ daily users.
Outlier AI
AI Trainer · Jul 2024 – Mar 2025
- Refined large‑language‑model datasets and annotation tasks to boost prediction accuracy.
- Analysed and curated large‑scale datasets for high‑fidelity fine‑tuning.
Lancaster University
BSc Computer Science Graduate · Oct 2022 – Jun 2025
- Completed BSc Computer Science with first-class honors, specializing in software engineering and AI.
- Developed web applications using modern JavaScript, focusing on performance and UX optimization.
- Refactored asynchronous code, halving load times for 10k‑user applications.
Specsavers
Optical Assistant · Sep 2023 – May 2025
- Provided front‑line customer service and pre‑examination support in high‑volume settings.
Boots Opticians
Optical Consultant · Aug 2022 – Aug 2024
- Advised patients on eyewear, performing quality pre‑exam tests and building rapport.
Projects
3D Physics Simulation
2022
Built a C++ / Python VPython simulation modelling gravity, collisions, and vector dynamics in a confined 3D space.
BBC-micro-bit-Timers-Software-Serial-Demo
2023
A bare-metal implementation exploring timers and software serial communication on the BBC micro:bit without using high-level CODAL helpers or interrupts.
HOG-Harris-Corner-Detection
2023
A MATLAB implementation of HOG and Harris Corner Detection algorithms from scratch, with analysis of their robustness in feature extraction.
Interrupts-and-displays
2023
A C++ implementation that transforms a BBC micro:bit into a dual-display, real-time data logger using interrupt-driven programming.
Genetic-Algorithms
2023
GA-PathPlanner: A MATLAB project that finds collision-free, near-shortest paths for a point-robot using genetic algorithms on a 500×500 binary map.
Quantum Computing for Combinatorial Optimisation
Oct 2024 – Present
Dissertation exploring QAOA & Grover's algorithm via Qiskit / Cirq, benchmarking against classical heuristics.
