Ross Kelso  

Edinburgh, Scotland

ross@rosskelso.com

Experienced software developer with 5+ years experience in full-stack development, data engineering, and AI.
Skilled in rapid build out of efficient data analysis/visualisation systems in c#, python, and javascript.
Driven to explore emerging technologies and frameworks.
First class degree in Computer science with a background in industrial software, machine learning, and computer vision.

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks: c#, python, javascript, typescript, .net, angular, react, sql, rust
Technologies: elasticsearch, git, azure, aws, docker, kubernetes, tensorflow, nodejs, windows, linux, ci/cd
Concepts: Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Computer Vision

Work Experience

Cintra HR & Payroll (since June 2025)

Creating HR & payroll management software.

c# typescript angular

  • Through rigourous automated testing, identified and fixed longstanding architectural issues with existing validation middleware resulting in validation accuracy and data consistency.
  • Applied source generation to ensure type safe and performant interoperability between new and legacy systems.
  • Delivered new pensions functionality ahead of schedule while working in a cross-functional team.
  • Communicated technical and domain problems clearly and effectively.
  • Designed and implmented methodology for assessing API throughput at scale. Applied gathered information to increase maxmimum possible throughput by 5 times.

Intelligent Plant - Software Developer (2021-2025), Intern (University Holidays 2017-2021)

Creating data storage, analysis and visualisation solutions for the energy industry.

Lead developer for the Industrial App Store API Python Client python pandas django tensforflow

  • Designed and implemented a Python SDK to simplify access to the Industrial App Store API for data science environments.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation and example use cases for ease of adoption by other developers.

Lead developer for Sequence of Events Explorer c# javascript html css elasticsearch ci

  • Developed the application from inception to maturity, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance resulting in it being adopted by multiple major industrial clients.
  • Enhanced user experience by developing an intuitive, and powerful frontend for advanced data queries.
  • Improved code quality and maintainability by managing developers through rigorous code reviews and enforcing best practices.

Developer for Alarm Analysis and Intelligent Plant Historian c# elasticsearch

  • Developed and maintained a backend for performing complex data aggregations.
  • Worked with clients directly to facilitate on-site installations.
  • Upgraded the historian across several major versions of Elastic Search. This more than doubled the size of a query that can be performed in 1s and increased the size of a query that can be performed in 5s by 10 times.

Developer for Gestalt (PnID & Trend) c# sql javascript

  • Lead the project to decouple the Gestalt web app from our data API, resulting in smoother deployments for Gestalt and our API.
  • Designed and implemented a database model to replace an existing file system dependency paving the way for migration to App Services and zero downtime.

Lead developer for Power BI Industrial Connector c# power query m react

  • Developed a high-performance data connector to enable seamless industrial data access in Power BI.
  • Optimized data retrieval and transformation processes to improve query efficiency and responsiveness.

Education

University of St Andrews - Computer Science MSci First Class (2016-2021)

Deans' List, for academic excellence 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20

Masters Thesis

Synthetic GPS Traces for Privacy Protection python tensorflow pandas numpy

  • Using Markov Models and generative AI to synthesize realistic GPS traces.
  • Evaluated model accuracy and effectiveness in preserving statistical properties of real-world movement data.

Senior Honours Project

Computer Vision in Cue Sports opencv python

  • Designed an algorithmic computer vision system to analyze pool table positions without the need for markers.
  • Implemented perspective transformation and object detection techniques for accurate ball position detection.

Junior Honours Project

Group software engineering project to create an encrypted wireless network of embedded devices c nodejs python git

  • Applied low-level networking principles to develop a secure, distributed communication protocol.
  • Implemented encryption mechanisms for secure data transmission.
  • Worked in an Agile environment, utilizing SCRUM methodologies for iterative development and collaboration.

Other Modules

  • Algorithms and data structures java
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning python java
  • Information Visualisation python
  • Operating systems c
  • Advanced programming projects haskell python

Personal Interests

Game Design rust bevy godot

Competed in the GMTK Game Jam 2025 using godot. Implmented a Tetris clone in rust using SDL2 including a simple software synthesizer to play the classic music. Implemented in Flappy Bird clone in rust using bevy game engine.

dowehavemilk.com c nodejs

  • Created a (now-defunct) website that tracks whether shared items in my flat have ran out.
  • The status could be updated from the website or from an ESP-32 on the fridge.

micro-telemetry c python

  • Created a network of micro-controllers that recorded temperature data around my flat to an Intelligent Plant Historian

Commodore 64 Assembly Programming

  • Wrote a variety of assembly programs for the commodore 64 to experiment with low-level computing using a simpler architecture.

Starfinder/D&D Game Master (2024-present)

  • Leadership and Organization: Coordinated and led a group of players through a immersive and engaging story, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable experience for all participants.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Designed and implemented challenging scenarios, puzzles, and encounters that required players to think critically and strategically to overcome.
  • Adaptability and Improvisation: Improvised and responded to unexpected events, player choices, or rule interpretations, using creative problem-solving and diplomacy to resolve conflicts and maintain a positive game environment.

Pool Society Vice-president, Social Rep, Publicity and Fundraising Rep (2017-2021)

  • Managed day-to-day operations, including equipment maintenance, weekly sessions and recruiting new members.
  • Promoted the society through social media channels and organized fundraisers, including live streams of semesterly Finals Day events.
  • Represented the university at several pool competitions, including 5 BUCS tournaments.