GENERAL — all-round
Thomas van Pul
+44-7464-630576 · thomas.van-pul25@imperial.ac.uk · London, UK · linkedin.com/in/thomasvanpul · github.com/tvpul
Imperial College London2025 – 2029
MEng Design Engineering — First Class Predicted (Year 1 complete)
- Coursework: Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design Methods, Programming (Python/MATLAB), Materials Science.
- Imperial SatHack 2026 — 1st Place (60+ teams; satellite construction and orbital programming challenge).
Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ), Malaysia2023 – 2025
International A-Levels: Mathematics A*, Further Mathematics A*, Physics A, Chemistry A, EPQ A — 2A*3As
Uplands International School Penang2018 – 2023
IGCSE: Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Economics — 6A*3As
EdgeProp MalaysiaJul 2026 – Sep 2026
Data Analyst Intern — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Built Python data pipelines ingesting 24,000+ Malaysian property transactions; automated market analysis and editorial reporting workflows.
- Conducted quantitative competitor analysis of major property platforms: data strategy, monetisation models, and SEO positioning.
- Delivered data-driven insights for weekly editorial output read by 200,000+ monthly users.
Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial College LondonAug 2026 – Oct 2026
Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP) — supervised by Dr Nan Li
- Conducted research on Hot Form Quench (HFQ) metal forming processes across aluminium, high-strength steel, titanium and composites.
- Performed hands-on lab work: springback characterisation, forming limit diagrams (FLD), microstructural analysis.
- Secured competitive departmental funding; results contributed to ongoing academic publication.
NetZero Technology / PGF Insulation Sdn BhdMay 2026 – Jul 2026
Mechanical Engineering Intern — Penang, Malaysia
- Designed tooling jigs and fixtures in Fusion 360 for fiberglass insulation panel production; identified and resolved a recurrent mould alignment defect, cutting rework time by ~4 hours/week.
- Documented manufacturing processes across two production lines; supported composite process optimisation through design iteration and hands-on fabrication.
Imperial College Finance Society (FinSoc)Nov 2025 – Present
Associate (promoted from Head of Marketing within 3 months)
- As Head of Marketing, led a team of 12 running campaigns for 1,000+ member society; managed cross-committee promotions and digital strategy.
- Built and maintained firm relationships for speaker events, campus recruiting, and sponsorship partnerships with major finance institutions.
Penang Duathlon Series ClubSep 2022 – Present
Event Organiser & Sponsorship Director
- Organise monthly duathlon events for 3,000-member community; manage logistics, safety, timing, and participant communications for 100+ attendees per race.
- Restructured sponsor engagement to a recurring model; negotiated RM 2,000/month from international food and nutrition brands.
IMC Prosperity 4 — Algorithmic Trading CompetitionMar 2026
- Built Python trading algorithms across 7 instruments: market making (linear regression + vol modelling), Black-Scholes option pricing, counterparty signal detection.
- Top 150 in UK out of 12,000+ global participants; achieved Sharpe ratio of 2.4 on final portfolio.
FinTrack — Personal Finance PlatformFeb 2026 – Sep 2026
- Full-stack application: React frontend, Node.js/Express API, PostgreSQL database, deployed on Vercel + Supabase.
- Integrated Plaid API for live bank transaction ingestion; Yahoo Finance for real-time portfolio valuation and P&L tracking.
- Automated transaction categorisation using rule-based classifier; live in daily personal use.
Aluminium 6061 Performance Bicycle — EPQ Research ProjectJun 2024 – Aug 2025
- End-to-end design and build: geometry optimisation (CAD), structural simulation (FEA, Ansys), aerodynamic modelling (CFD, SimScale), TIG welding fabrication, road testing.
- Achieved 6% improvement in speed-to-power ratio vs stock geometry; secured $1,000 in project funding from external supporters.
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition — Team LeaderSep 2024
- Led four-person team: developed investment thesis, sector analysis, relative valuation framework, and portfolio construction strategy. Top 50 in Malaysia across 500+ competing teams.
Awards
SASMO (South East Asian Mathematical Olympiad) — Gold, Top 1% Globally • Imperial SatHack 2026 — 1st Place • SEA Annual Hackathon 2025 — 1st Place • upLYFT Hackathon 2026 — Runner-up • Dyson Environment Hackathon 2026 — Runner-up
Technical
Python (advanced) • SQL/PostgreSQL • MATLAB • Git • React • Node.js • CAD: Fusion 360 • FEA: Ansys • CFD: SimScale • Microsoft Excel (financial modelling)
Languages
English (fluent) • Mandarin Chinese (fluent)
Societies
Imperial Finance Society (FinSoc) • Imperial Algorithmic Trading Society • Space & Rocketry Society • Cycling Society