Sammy Li

msci maths and philosophy @ bristol

fourth year – grad. 2027

cv

Summer Mentorship Scheme - Consultant

BCG (Boston Consulting Group)

July 2026 - Sep 2026

London, UK

  • Competitive selection for a summer mentorship scheme, preparing for application to BCG's full-time graduate programme.

Summer Intern - Consultant

Newton

July 2026

Oxford, UK

  • Selected as 1 of 8 interns for a two-week induction in consulting frameworks, followed by two weeks on site with a county council in Adult Social Care.
  • Built a Python simulation model of the local homecare market to evaluate a new outcomes-based payment structure for the council and care providers.
  • Designed interactive, filterable views so clients could see the impact of adjusting key levers; presented the model to a council working group and to the team.
  • Received return offer for graduate programme.

ITSS Summer Assistant Technician

Brentwood School

Jul 2024 – Sep 2024

Essex, UK

  • Reimaged Microsoft Windows PCs and removed BIOS passwords for hardware donation to local schools.
  • Provided first line support and communicated solutions to resolve technical issues for students and staff, after shadowing the administration of the MDM JAMF Pro.
  • Streamlined the configuration and distribution processes of hardware infrastructure, including 1600 iPads, 350 MacBooks, 650 desktops, 800 monitors, 200 Apple TVs and IBT boards, printers, and projectors.
  • Assisted in fibre optics tracing and patching across several buildings between two campus locations.
  • Assembled desk setups for students and staff involving dual monitor displays and docking stations, ensuring a smooth work environment.

CyberFirst Advanced Programme

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Aug 2022

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Selected for the NCSC CyberFirst Advanced Programme, an initiative designed to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity talent, following completion of prior courses (CyberFirst Futures 2021, CyberFirst Defenders 2020).
  • Competed in a CTF and completed exercises in a virtual lab environment through team collaboration.
  • Achieved SCQF level 6 certification in Cybersecurity.
  • Assessed skills in digital forensics, encryption, open-source intelligence, and penetration testing.
  • Gained insights into the cybersecurity industry and developed technical skills through workshops and networking opportunities with professionals in the field.