Reading
Comics and books that stuck with me. I'll keep adding to this.
Comics
Invincible Compendium 1
Invincible Compendium 2
Invincible Compendium 3
The Boys
V for Vendetta
CS @ Trinity College Dublin
First year computer science student. I like building things — apps that solve real problems, hacking at hackathons, and trying to make the internet a bit less broken.
Projects
Contributions
Languages
Year CS
A social media platform built from scratch — no ads, no algorithms, no bots. Uses Bluetooth proximity so you see content from people near you. My most ambitious project.
An app that fights phone addiction at social gatherings. Host generates a QR code, guests scan it, and distracting apps get locked. Built with friends from college.
Stuff I've built and contributed to.
A not-for-profit social media app I've been building solo for 4+ months. No ads, no algorithmic feed, no bots. Discovery works as a map of posts. Uses Bluetooth Low Energy so you primarily see content from people you've physically been near — encouraging real-world connection instead of doomscrolling. About halfway done and it's consumed most of my free time. My most ambitious project by far.
A team app to fight phone addiction at social gatherings. Host generates a QR code, guests scan it, and the app temporarily restricts distracting apps so everyone actually talks to each other. Apple's restrictions on app control made us rethink the whole approach, and the team disagreements about design ended up being the most valuable part.
Medical patient dashboard that pulls together patient history, medications, drug interactions via the FDA API, and AI-generated summaries (Gemini) into one clean interface. React + Vite frontend, FastAPI Python backend.
A cross-platform digital bookshelf app. Scan barcodes to quickly add books, organise your collection, and keep track of your reading. Built in Flutter for iOS, Android, web, and desktop.
A command-line interface for chatting with Claude AI — ask questions, start interactive chats, and analyse files. Built at the Claude Builder Club hackathon at Trinity.
Simulation modelling food production and resource management for a Mars colony. Exploring sustainable agriculture in extraterrestrial environments.
Who I am, what I care about, and what I get up to.
I'm Cillian Cooke, a first-year Computer Science student at Trinity College Dublin. Programming isn't a passion in itself, but creating things is. I love finishing a project and taking a moment to realise that something exists because I made it.
From building small video games using YouTube comment APIs to creating apps designed to help friends be less antisocial — I love having an idea and running with it. I'm not satisfied with identifying problems, I feel compelled to build solutions.
Outside of code, I founded a Dungeons & Dragons summer camp at 17, run a gardening business with 20+ clients, work in an afterschool setting, and I'm a member of Trinity's Juggling & Circus Society. I was also selected for the Centre for Talented Youth Ireland programme.
In summer 2024, I spent three weeks in Tanzania — completely disconnected, camping at rural schools and hiking mountains. It shifted how I see everything.
Dublin, Ireland
BSc Computer Science — Trinity College Dublin (2025–2029)
I've been a Dungeon Master for three years. I create worlds, characters, and stories that other people inhabit and shape. It combines creativity with collaboration — watching others engage with something I built is incredibly rewarding. I also founded a D&D summer camp at 17.
My brother convinced me to join Trinity's Juggling & Circus Society. I'm not in it for the technical juggling — I love the atmosphere. Nobody cares about looking foolish. People just experiment and have fun. That mindset of valuing play and curiosity over judgement is something I try to bring everywhere.
I independently manage a gardening business with over 20 clients. It's taught me responsibility, client management, and the satisfaction of physical work alongside all the screen time.
Three weeks in Tanzania in 2024 — camping at rural schools, hiking mountains, going on safari. What stayed with me most were the conversations and the sense of community without technology. It made me more independent and aware of the world beyond my routine.
Comics and books that stuck with me. I'll keep adding to this.
Want to work together or just say hi? Go for it.
I'm always up for hearing about interesting projects, internships, or just chatting about tech. Don't be a stranger.
Here's what I've been up to.
23 Moyne Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 • +353 83 354 6599
Motivated First Year Computer Science student at Trinity College Dublin with a strong record of academic excellence, leadership, and initiative. Experienced in building real-world software projects, leading teams, and running independent ventures.
MAI Integrated Computer Science (current average 72%)
Centre for Talented Youth Ireland (average grade 90%)
Secondary School Education
Founder and Organiser
Afterschool Programme Assistant & Web Designer
Social Media Startup — Solo Project — Flutter | Firebase
Group Focus Startup — Team Project — React Native | Firebase
Winning Team Project — D&D Game
Coding Languages: Dart (Flutter) [advanced], Java [intermediate], Python [intermediate], RStudio [basic]
Technical Skills: Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Hosting) [advanced], VS Code [advanced], GitHub [intermediate]
Interests: Football, Circus & Juggling, Dungeons & Dragons, App Development, Reading non-fiction
