About Me
I am Adam Barr, currently I work as a Software Enginner for Alpha Group in London, I also play Volleyball in National League Division 1 with London Giants. I am a keen runner, having run half marathons and a full marathon! Ontop of my physical activities I enjoy spending my freetime with friends, working on side projects, or reading.
Where to find me
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Awards and Achievements
Full Colours - University of York
Volunteer of the Year Award (Nominated) - Yorkshire Universities Sports Awards
Student Orator - University of York Computer Science Graduation Ceremony 2023
"You gave what was likely the most compelling presentation in the history of the [module]" - Feedback on Final University Group Presentation
Most Valuable Player of the Season 2021/22 - York Volleyball Club
Raised >£4000 for the University of York Volleyball Club whilst President of the club
Best Technical Achievment - York Student Media Awards (Yordevs website made for The Lemon Press)
University Sportsman of the Year (Nominated) - York Sport Union Colours Ball 2022
Books
I often find one of the best ways the learn about a person is by finding out what books they enjoy, below are a few books I have read, enjoyed, and recommend.
Human Kind
Superforecasting
Hitman Anders and the Meaning of it All
Perform Under Pressure
Good Reasons for Bad Feelings
Big Beacon - Alan Partridge
A Song of Ice and Fire
The Outsider
Non Violent Communication