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

2023–24

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Research dissertation on numismatics and ancient coin recognition, implementing advanced image captioning systems using Transformer and MAMBA architectures

University of Sheffield

2020–23

BSc 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