Tristan Hodgson
Hello, I'm Tristan (he/him), and I'm a second year mathematics student at the University of Oxford.
Education
MMath in Mathematics, University of Oxford
(2024-2028, Expected)
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Modules Taken
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Trinity Term Year 1
- Analysis III
- Groups and Group Actions (continued from HT1)
- Statistics and Data Analysis
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Hilary Term Year 1
- Analysis II
- Linear Algebra II
- Groups and Group Actions (continued in TT1)
- Multivariable Calculus
- Dynamics
- Computational Mathematics (continued from MT1)
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Michaelmas Term Year 1
- Analysis I
- Linear Algebra I
- Geometry
- Introductory Calculus
- Probability
- Computational Mathematics (continued in HT1)
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Trinity Term Year 1
High School
(2018-2024)
- A Levels: Mathematics A*, Further Mathematics A*, Physics A*, Chemistry A*
- AS Levels: Computer Science A
- GCSEs: 10 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 7
Relevant Experience
Operations Internship, It's Our Planet Too
(One Week, Summer 2025)
- Streamlined business operations by upgrading core spreadsheets using Power Queries, user forms, and pivot tables, to provide different views for operational data, thereby creating significant efficiency gains
- Partnered with the business owner to develop and integrate tailored solutions, optimizing core operations to provide significant time savings
Oxford University Student Ambassador
(2025-)
- Led Q&A sessions for prospective students, addressing questions about what a degree is like on a day-to-day basis, to contribute to a positive impression of the University
- Collaborated with a team of ambassadors to execute events for prospective students, including residentials and tours
Mathematics Tutor
(2022-2024)
- Explained mathematical concepts in clear, accessible terms, helping students develop strong mathematical reasoning skills
- Supported classroom learning by guiding students through problem-solving and adapting explanations to different learning styles
Awards and Certifications
London Stock Exchange Group, Financial Essentials
(2025)
- Completed a certification program covering the foundational principles of financial markets, investment, and their economic and regulatory drivers
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
(2022-2024)
- Adapted quickly to new challenges, learning navigation, survival skills, and teamwork in unfamiliar environments
- Independently planned and completed expeditions, demonstrating resilience, problem-solving, and self-sufficiency
Interests
- Tennis, playing board games with my friends, eating vast quantities of chocolate
- Video games, especially strategy games such as Satisfactory and City Skylines
- I'm currently learning Pytorch. Using a YouTube tutorial by freeCodeCamp.org, I am using Python to gain practical experience with ML algorithms and learning how to implement these methods quickly. Following this, I intend to learn LangChain to allow me to implement LLMs solutions to basic problems, including techniques such as RAG
- I'm currently reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green, a fascinating deep dive into the history of a disease perpetuated by systems of injustice throughout time