Hi! I'm Darcie Murphy

Final-year Computer Science student with experience in frontend development, UI implementation, and technical communication. Completed a year-long internship at Proofpoint and currently co-host and edit a tech-focused podcast.

About Me.

I’m a final-year Computer Science student specialising in software development, UI implementation, and clean, maintainable code. I completed a full-year Software Engineering internship at Proofpoint, where I gained hands-on experience working across both engineering and project management functions.

Through my academic work, internship, and personal projects, I’ve developed a strong foundation in frontend development, problem-solving, and technical communication. I enjoy building functional, user-focused applications and continuously expanding my skill set through courses and self-directed learning.

Alongside my technical work, I co-host and edit a weekly tech podcast, where I plan episodes, explain technical concepts, and manage audio/video production using industry-standard tools.

Education

2022-2026

BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Ulster University

Dean’s List: 2022/2023, 2023/2024

Key Modules & Grades:

Software Development I — 83%
Software Development II — 89%
Database Systems — 82%
Mathematics for Computing — 72%
Computer Hardware & Operating Systems — 80%

Additional modules include Algorithms & Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming, UX, Mobile App Development, Cloud Computing, and Computer Networks & Security.

Certifications & Courses

Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate - Meta (Issued Aug 2024)
Excel for Beginners — Udemy (2024)
React: The Complete Guide — Udemy (Ongoing — 37/68.5 hours completed)

I am currently focused on:

Frontend development
Strong UI foundations
Writing clean, maintainable code
Improving my problem-solving and communication skills
Building real projects to showcase my abilities

Skills

Technical Skills

JavaScript (ES6+)
React
HTML / CSS
Node.js
REST APIs
Git & GitHub
Unit Testing & TDD fundamentals
MJML (responsive email development)

Tools & Technologies

Power BI
Excel
Smartsheet
VS Code

Media & Editing Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Audio editing
Video editing
Content planning & production

Soft Skills

Communication
Problem-solving
Organisation & planning
Collaboration
Documentation
Public speaking & hosting

Experience

Software Engineering Intern - Proofpoint

Project Management Rotation — Proofpoint

Co-Host & Editor — The Learning Curve @ SCEIS

Jun 2024 – Jun 2025

Contributed to internal tool development and code improvements.
Gained hands-on experience with frontend development and team-based engineering workflows.
Worked closely with developers, PMs, and designers.
Helped refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
Improved existing codebases through documentation and restructuring.
Built strong communication and collaborative skills working in an Agile environment.

Coordinated planning between engineering and product teams.
Drafted user stories, functional requirements, and documentation.
Supported sprint planning and backlog organisation.

Co-host weekly discussions on software development and early-career journeys.
Edit full episodes using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro.
Produce short-form promotional content for social platforms.
Manage episode planning, research, and consistency of brand voice.

GitHub

My Projects

1 / Final Year Project — GSR Meditation Sensor App

In Progress (2025)

Developing a mobile application that integrates a Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) sensor to support meditation, stress monitoring, and guided relaxation. The app captures physiological signals, visualises them in real time, and provides feedback to help users understand their stress response.

Current Focus:

Designing and documenting system requirements
Bluetooth communication with the GSR sensor
UI/UX prototyping
Building real-time data visualisation components
Implementing core app functionality using Android Studio and Java
Testing, evaluation, and performance analysis

Skills: Mobile development, sensor integration, data visualisation, real-time systems, UI/UX design, software architecture

2 / Project Management App (React)

A simple project-tracking interface built with React. Allows users to create tasks, track progress, and organise work with a clean component-based structure.

Tech & Skills: React, JavaScript, component architecture, state management, UI logic
Role: Developer

Link: https://github.com/darciemurphy03/project-management-app

3 / Maths Quiz App (Android)

A mobile quiz application built using Java for Android. Features question navigation, score tracking, and a straightforward UI designed for quick interactions.

Tech & Skills: Java, Android Studio, UI design, input validation, basic persistence
Role: Developer
Link: https://github.com/darciemurphy03/maths-quiz-app

4 / React Quiz App

An interactive quiz application designed to test user knowledge. Built following best practices for React structure, component rendering, and state control.

Tech & Skills: React, JavaScript, user interaction, dynamic rendering, events
Role: Developer
Link: https://github.com/darciemurphy03/react-quiz

5 / Time Guess Game (React)

A small interactive game built in React as part of a learning pathway. Players guess timings and receive feedback, demonstrating component logic and event-driven behaviour.

Tech & Skills: React, JavaScript, UI components, practice project
Role: Developer
Link: https://github.com/darciemurphy03/time-guess-game

CONTACT

Get in Touch

Feel free to send me a message for inquiries or collaboration opportunities.