Joseph Kent's Portfolio

Email: [email protected]
GitHub: Jedijoe100
LinkedIn: Joseph Kent

About

Mathematics graduate with a background in data analytics, programming and computational modelling. Experienced in developing Python applications, automating data-processing workflows and creating Power BI dashboards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply mathematical and computational techniques to practical data challenges.

Projects

Procedural Terrain Generation

GUI application with procedural and creative tools

Project Euler

Web repository with numerous computational mathematics problems. I have solved a large number using python and mathematical knowledge.

GUI Data Processing

Python GUI application designed to prepare data for a monthly report

Portfolio Website

Portfolio website to display projects and skills.

Square Norm Elements Algorithm

Master's thesis

Trailblazer

A repository for astronomical images affected by satellites

Gravity Simulation

A project to use gravitational forces to simulate the movement and collisions of particles.

Countdown Letters Round

Single player version of the letters round of the British game show Countdown. Written in Python for a coding test.

Previous Work

Deputy Operations Manager

Sep 2024 – present

The Flag Shop

Christchurch, Canterbury

Selling flags and packaging orders

Developed an Excel-based pricing tool to improve the efficiency and consistency of product pricing.
Developed a Python program to automate background removal and file renaming for over 1,500 product photographs.
Contributed to Shopify website improvements and supported day-to-day retail operations.

After School Facilitator

Feb 2022 – Feb 2024

Imagination Station

Christchurch, Canterbury

Facilitated learning through the use of LEGO

Facilitated youth learning
Drove work van with equipment to classes
Ran one class a week for one to six children

Data Analyst Workplacement

Aug 2026 – Oct 2026

Buzzly

Remote

Developed an automated monthly report

Developed a Python application to aid a reporting pipeline, processing raw CSV data through to PDF report generation.
Designed interactive Power BI dashboards and data visualisations for automated reporting.
Implemented data-cleaning, transformation and processing workflows to prepare raw datasets for analysis.
Integrated AI-assisted data categorisation to improve consistency and efficiency across reporting cycles.
Produced technical documentation detailing application functionality, setup and usage.

Volunteer Audiovisual Team Lead

Aug 2025 – present

Grace Presbyterian Church

Christchurch, Canterbury

Volunteer role where I lead a team of about 8 audiovisual volunteers.

Coordinated volunteer rosters and resource allocation to ensure reliable operations.
Identified opportunities to improve technical systems and processes, maintaining documentation and supporting equipment upgrades.

Education

AI-Powered Data Analyst Diploma

Oct 2025 – Oct 2025

Mission Ready HQ

Master of Mathematics

Jun 2022 – Dec 2023

University of Canterbury

GPA: 7.58/9.00 (A-)

Thesis: Computing Elements of Square Norm in Number Rings

BSc in Mathematics and Physics

Feb 2020 – Jun 2022

University of Canterbury

GPA: 8.23/9.00 (A)

Skills

Additional Skills Skills:
Problem-Solving, Mathematical Modelling, Technical Documentation

Communication Skills:
Facilitating, Teamwork, Mentoring, Customer Service, Phone Skills, Customer Engagement

Programming Skills:
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, C, PARI/GP, SQL

Tools & Technologies Skills:
Node.js, Git, Linux, AI-Assisted Data Cleaning

Data Analytics Skills:
MySQL, Excel, Power BI, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib, Data Modelling, Data Visualisation

General Skills:
Full Driver's Licence, Audiovisual Skills

Language Skills:
English (Native)

Musical Skills:
Violin, Singing

Awards

Australian National Chemistry Competition Distinction 2019
NZQA Chemistry Scholarship 2018, 2019
Proxime Accessit to Dux at Bethlehem College 2019

Volunteering

Music Team Member at Grace Presbyterian Church 2021 to present
Audiovisual Team Member at Grace Presbyterian Church 2021 – present
Dining Staff at American Conference Center 2025
Bible Study Leader at University of Canterbury Navigators 2022, 2023
Financial Officer at University of Canterbury Navigators 2022

Music

Tenor in University of Canterbury Chamber Choir 2020-2021
Captain in Bethlehem College Senior Auditioned Choir 2019
Tenor in Bethlehem College Senior Auditioned Choir 2016-2019
Soloist in Bethlehem College Senior Auditioned Choir 2018, 2019
Violinist in Bethlehem College Orchestra 2017-2019
Percussionist in Bethlehem College Concert Band 2019