Oscar Gavin
Available for new opportunities
Manchester / London · Remote
Focused on automating burdensome processes and exploring the possibilities of AI. Building systems that learn, adapt, and genuinely improve how people work.
Technical Expertise
Full Stack Development
TypeScript · React · Next.js · Tailwind CSS · Zustand · AI SDK · AWS · OpenAI · Anthropic · Gemini
Machine Learning & Research
Python · PyTorch · Pandas · NumPy · scikit-learn · Transformers · Computer Vision · NLP
Education
University of St Andrews
2023–24MSc Artificial Intelligence
Research dissertation on numismatics and ancient coin recognition, implementing advanced image captioning systems using Transformer and MAMBA architectures
University of Sheffield
2020–23BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Dissertation focused on training UNet and Transformer models for automated image segmentation in biomedical imaging applications
Experience
THORT.AI
AI and Software consultancy providing bespoke solutions for automation, intelligent systems, and full stack development. Working with startups and established companies to solve complex technical challenges through practical AI implementation
Kolleno
Developed AI-powered invoice automation and advisory system, reducing manual processing time by 60%. Designed and implemented intelligent task prioritisation algorithms and adaptive email generation that learns from user editing patterns, improving response rates by 40%
FleetRiskSmart
Built agentic AI system for driver performance analysis, translating complex telemetry metrics into actionable insights. Enabled fleet managers to understand and communicate performance improvements through natural language interfaces, deployed across 500+ vehicles
Tod.ai
Architected and deployed agentic chatbot system for intelligent product recommendations, leveraging LLMs to provide personalised customer experiences. Increased conversion rates by 35% through contextual understanding
Open-Info
Full stack engineer at London-based wholesale automation startup. Enhanced order processing reliability by 85% and developed AI-powered voice assistant using ElevenLabs, handling 1000+ customer interactions daily
Orbital Cycle
Engineered full stack web application with Bluetooth integration for exercise equipment. Implemented AI-powered recommendation engine using OpenAI to optimise workout routines. Platform currently deployed in academic research studies at UCLan with 200+ active participants
"Oscar has an exceptional ability to translate complex technical challenges into elegant, working solutions. His depth of understanding in both AI systems and production engineering is rare—most engineers excel at one or the other, but Oscar moves seamlessly between research and shipping production code."
Vitalij Farafonov · Co-founder, Tod.ai · ex-CFO, LetterOne