Leo Hammett
Engineering student at Cambridge. I build solutions to real-world problems, and lead teams. Shipped fullstack apps in AI retrieval, LLM interfaces, and automated hardware systems. Managed safety for 15,000+ festival attendees, offered a promotion after 6 days.
What I've Built
Digital Innovation Consultant
2025 – Present- Leading team to transform small business's website and digital capabilities
- Awarded 100% website performance by Google Lighthouse
- Developed fullstack service to deliver leads for the business
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals - AI Data Engineer Intern
2025- Built HyDE retrieval systems and data pipelines
- Developed reactive, dynamic frontends
Laser Projection Control Software
2020 – 2023- Built GUI application for multi-layered laser animations and live effects
- Developed path optimization algorithms and hardware communication protocols
- Used at paid events and educational demonstrations
Smart Mesh Network for Special Effects
2022- Designed wireless mesh using ESP8266 microcontrollers
- Controlled relay systems, IR blasters, and WS2812B LEDs
- Deployed at interactive fundraising events
LLM Chatbot Platform
2021- Implemented GPT-3 into a self-built server
- Built multithreaded server handling concurrent API requests
- Studied human interaction patterns with AI systems
COVID-19 PPE Production
2020- Mass-produced 3D-printed face shields during global shortage
- Self-built and maintained 3D printing farm
- Fundraised for medical-safe materials, optimized for production rate
Hackathons & Awards
1st Place – Tezos Hackathon · Blockchain application
1st Place – Polkadot Hackathon · DeFi project
Arkwright Engineering Scholarship – National engineering award
F1 in Schools – Award-winning participant and mentor
Hack Europe Scholarship – Largest hackathon in Europe
$6,500+ in hackathon prizes · Pitched to billion-dollar company CEOs
Leadership
MET Student-Staff Committee Leader
2025 – Present- Represented student body to IET and IMechE accreditation committee
- Gathering and synthesizing actionable feedback for curriculum improvement
- Developing network to directly connect students to solutions
MET Student Marketing Lead
2025 – Present- Producing content to spread awareness of Manufacturing Engineering Tripos
- Developing branding, marketing, and team engagement skills
Sidney Sussex May Ball – Vice-President
2023 – 2025- Promoted from Production Officer to Vice-President; offered presidency
- Managed £200,000 budget event for 1,200+ attendees
- Liaised with AV companies, solved technical issues under time constraints
Reading Festival – Zone Supervisor
2024- Led 20-30 stewards responsible for 15,000 attendees
- Coordinated with security and medical teams in real-time
- Demonstrated leadership and crisis management under high-pressure situations
Education
University of Cambridge
2023 – 2027MEng Manufacturing Engineering Tripos, Sidney Sussex College
- Mars Lander simulation (C++ numerical methods, control algorithms)
- Flood warning system (Python, government APIs, GitHub)
- Wireless optical link (op-amps, filters, signal transmission)
- ARM microcontroller programming and embedded systems
A-Levels
2023Physics (A*), Maths (A*), Further Maths (A), Computer Science (A)
Skills
LanguagesPython, TypeScript, C++, C#, JavaScriptToolsReact, AWS, Palantir Foundry, Git, Fusion360, SolidWorksHardwareMicrocontrollers, 3D printing, electronics prototypingOtherFull UK driving licence