Francesco Longoni 

+44 73995 24844 

Email: francesco.longoni9@gmail.com

Nationality: Italian + Swiss

Date of birth: 19.09.1999

Permanent Residence: Coppet (Geneva area), Switzerland

Domicile: Portsmouth, UK

Profile

Recent University of Southampton (UK) graduate with BSc in Physics, extensive language skills and international experience. Open-minded and drive for results mentality with excellent inter-personal skills gained from pursuing multiple academic and charitable team-based projects (WATU organisation in Arusha - Tanzania, Classroom to Boardroom in Geneva - Switzerland). Worked part time as a research assistant during third year of degree alongside studies. Concurrently completed a dissertation exploring Grover’s quantum search algorithm and current applications of quantum computation for common algorithms, obtaining a high 78% result.

Relevant Skills 

IT skills 

·         Achieved a 1st in Physics from Evidence I (module heavily dependent on collection and analysis of data). Achieved a 1st in Data Analysis module.

·         Completed a dissertation exploring Grover’s quantum search algorithm and current applications of quantum computation for common algorithms, obtaining a high 78% result.

·         Independently researched and developed a python-based chess game, implementing test driven development throughout.

·         Proficient in Python, completed multiple Python-based modules. Past experience with html and JavaScript.

Communication and Team working 

·         Excellent communications skills and expertise in multiple languages. English and Italian at mother tongue level, fluent in French and beginner in German. 

·         Worked part time during third year of degree at Pplus Skin Care Limited as a research assistant.

·         Demonstrated team-working skills when completing group-based laboratory modules, as well as through team-based sports (basketball and football). 

·         Completed the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award

·         Tutored and acted as teacher assistant at the International School of Geneva alongside studies.

Leadership / Drive for results / Initiative 

·         Leading one-year fundraising program for the WATU NGO in Tanzania, focusing on providing high quality education to at-need families for free in rural Arusha. In situ experience working with students and teachers. Singlehandedly implemented a new IT infrastructure and trained the local teachers to use Open-office, Chrome and Windows.  

·         Headed the Product Design team during the Classroom to Boardroom Project, providing the Global Fund in Geneva full analytics of their fundraising tactics and suggested new “RED” branded products to increase funds and awareness. 

·         Captained the school basketball varsity team for two years, qualifying for the European International School Championship and placing in the top five. 

Adaptability and Flexibility 

·         Ability to thrive when placed outside comfort zone, shown by joining an English-speaking school in a French-speaking country without speaking either language at a young age and succeeding. Also shown by completing a challenging degree while working part time.

·         Resilient and resourceful in the face of a challenge, demonstrated through numerous sporting activities, the completion of the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award.

Problem Solving 

·         Great problem solving and critical thinking skills, obtained from group-based lab work, as well as through numerous Python coding modules.

Education

University of Southampton, UK – bachelor’s in physics 

2018 - 2023

Obtained bachelor’s in physics February 2023

International School of Geneva, Switzerland - IB 

2010 – 2018 

International Baccalaureate – 35 overall, with Higher Level Physics, Chemistry and Geography. 200 UCAS points overall. 

Additional Interests 

·         Basketball 

o    Lead a team to the European international school championship 

·         Skiing and snowboarding 

o Won several local competitions

·         Coding 

o Enthusiastic coder keen to designing interesting new programs (mainly Python) 

·         Charitable projects

o Participated and fundraised for Movember throughout several years