James Watson Homer
Software Engineer & Computer Science Student
Experience & Education
University of Sydney
Advanced Computing (Computer Science & Mathematics)
Pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics as a Dalyell Scholar, focused on computational theory, systems engineering, and mathematical foundations.
USYD Rocketry Team
Modelling and Control Engineer
Working on integration of Airbrakes into Ironbark, USYD Rocketry's proprietary trajectory simulation software suite. Previously worked on tooling and launch controller design as a Ground Control Engineer.
The International High School (Gothenburg, Sweden)
International Baccalaureate Program
Focused on STEM subjects while maintaining broad interests in the humanities, particularly History.
Self-Directed Learning & Freelance Work
Programming & Client Projects
Learnt Java through Minecraft plugin development, expanded skills to C++, JavaScript, and Python while taking on Minecraft plugin freelance projects and developing client management skills.
Born in Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
Technical Skills
Interests
AI & LLMs
Hands-on experience with the OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude APIs. Finetuned large language models and built mapbench, a benchmark experiment evaluating spatial reasoning in language models.
Defense & Rocketry
Fascinated by defense technology and missile systems. Modelling and control engineer for the USYD Rocketry Team, working on Ironbark trajectory simulation and airbrake integration for high-powered rockets.
LLM Applications
Built Slides2Textbook, an open-source CLI tool that uses LLMs to convert lecture slides and transcripts into coherent, well-formatted textbook chapters. Supports multiple providers including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.