James Hotchkin
James Hotchkin

Software/DevOps Engineer

Actively looking · Member since 18 Jun 2026
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United Kingdom
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About

Professional summary

I am an ambitious and intellectually curious law student with a strong academic record and a growing interest in the intersection of law, technology, and finance. I am currently studying LLB Law at the University of Exeter and have consistently achieved First-Class grades in core legal subjects.

My background is interdisciplinary, combining legal studies with computing, automation, and AI-driven systems. I have worked on projects involving blockchain arbitrage, cybersecurity, machine learning, and cloud-based automation, which has given me practical experience in applying technical tools to real-world problems.

I am especially interested in ethical technology use within legal and financial environments. My dissertation focus on regulating artificial intelligence reflects my commitment to understanding how innovation can be balanced with accountability and compliance.

Alongside my studies, I have developed a strong work ethic through part-time employment in customer-facing and operational roles. These experiences have strengthened my time management, reliability, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure while balancing academic responsibilities.

I also have entrepreneurial experience as the founder and lead developer of a subscription-based SaaS platform that automated short-form video content generation. This project required me to integrate APIs, AI models, and cloud infrastructure to build a scalable product.

Overall, I bring a combination of legal knowledge, technical capability, and disciplined execution. I am motivated by complex challenges and eager to contribute analytical thinking, adaptability, and a strong commitment to high-quality work.

Skills

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Experience

Career history

Night Shift Associate Morrisons

Oversees logistics and inventory replenishment during night operations. Balances professional responsibilities with university studies through disciplined time management.

Crew Member McDonald’s

Provided reliable service in a high-pressure environment and maintained accuracy under time constraints.

Customer Assistant Sainsbury’s

Demonstrated consistent reliability and teamwork across departments.

Founder / Lead Developer Fully Automated Media (FAM)

Created a subscription-based SaaS platform automating short-form video content generation. Integrated Reddit APIs, TTS/STT models, and TikTok upload automation via AWS and Oracle Cloud.

Education

Learning history

University of Exeter

LLB Law

Consistent First-Class grades in Contract Law, Criminal Law, and Legal Foundations. Dissertation focus on regulating artificial intelligence. Member of the Law Society and AI Policy Discussion Group.

University of Kent

BA in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Completed first year before transferring to pursue a more focused legal path. Developed analytical and research skills in justice and policy frameworks.

Chichester College

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing

Awarded Distinction* Distinction* Distinction. Projects included network security simulation, Python automation, HTML/CSS/JavaScript web development, and ethical hacking.

Gildredge House Free School

GCSEs

Passed 10/10 GCSEs.

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