Personal Portfolio
Callum Hall
I'm
From the chemistry lab to the world of code — still experimenting and solving problems, just with new tools.
About Me
Chemist Turned Coder — Experimenting with Software
I’m a chemist transitioning into software development, combining a strong scientific foundation with dedicated training in modern coding practices. With a Master’s degree, a PhD, and over eight years of professional experience, I’ve spent my career solving complex problems, managing high-impact projects, and working with precision — skills that naturally align with writing clean, reliable, and thoughtful code.
As I train as a software developer, I’m building experience across key technologies, working on real projects, and developing the tools and mindset needed to create efficient, scalable solutions. I enjoy breaking down challenges, understanding systems at a deep level, and turning ideas into working applications.
My journey from chemistry to code is driven by curiosity, creativity, and a desire to build. I’m excited to bring my analytical mindset, attention to detail, and project management experience into the tech world as I continue to grow and refine my developer skill set.
years of prior professional experience
hours of training
different programming languages
portfolio projects with real-world applications
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A more detailed summary of my professional experience, training and education.
Professional Summary
Doctorate and Master's educated individual with a STEM background in Chemistry & Drug Discovery. 7 years of professional experience including project management.
Contact Information
Languages & Frameworks
Professional Experience
Senior Scientist & Project Manager
February 2022 - Present
Concept Life Sciences
- Apply excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to fulfil external customer requests, delivery chemical compounds to strict deadlines.
- Work with a range of clients across the pharmaceutical & consumer industries.
- 2 years of project management experience.
Education
Doctor of Organic Chemistry
2018 - 2022
GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)/University of Strathclyde
- Industrial PhD programme specialising in the uses of sustainable catalysis to access desirable drug moieties.
- Further advanced my knowledge in Computational Chemistry whilst gaining experience of MobaXTerm, Schrodinger & Gaussian software packages.
- Developed excellent oral and written communication skills through conference presentations and multiple scientific publications.
MChem Master of Chemistry
2014 - 2018
University of Oxford
- Graduated with a strong first-class degree.
- Gained an interest in Computational Chemistry during Master's project.
Certifications
IT Career Switch Coding Traineeship
December 2024 - December 2025
Portfolio
As I reached the final stages of my software development training, I brought together the skills and knowledge gained through the IT Career Switch programme to build two real-world portfolio projects. The links below provide a detailed overview of each project, including the languages, frameworks, and APIs used, additional images of the deployed applications, and direct access to the live interactive versions hosted on this site.
Certifications
Please see the links below to view the certificates for the ten training courses I completed during my year as a Trainee Software Developer with IT Career Switch. These courses formed a key part of my development, covering a broad range of technologies and practical skills that I have since applied in real-world projects.
Contact
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