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Andrew Low: Observations of a Senior Fullstack Engineer
in the Solar Physics Regime

A. Low¹

¹Durham University · [email protected] · [email protected]

Abstract We present a longitudinal study (2014–present) of a fullstack engineer with ten years of experience delivering high-scale e-commerce platforms and data-driven interfaces for clients including Mulberry, Gucci, and Moët Hennessy. Recent observations show a strong migration toward scientific computing: the subject is completing an MSc at Durham University, applying physics-informed neural networks to the extrapolation of nonlinear force-free magnetic fields in the solar corona. The subject remains stable in production.

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MSc Scientific Computing & Data Analysis (Astrophysics), Durham University. Dissertation: PINN-Based Extrapolation of Nonlinear Force-Free Magnetic Fields in the Solar Corona.

Previously BSc Astrophysics (First Class Honours), Queen Mary University of London.

Ten years of senior fullstack engineering — React/TypeScript, Python, payments, performance, and platform architecture — most recently at Grid Dynamics (2021–2024).

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Low, A. blog. blog.ackl.me, ongoing.
Low, A. Magnetic Fields in the Solar Corona. BSc dissertation, QMUL, 2014.
Low, A. Phonograph: what I've been listening to. phonograph.ackl.me.
Low, A. BTC paper wallet generator. web application.

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Source code: github.com/ackl
Professional records: linkedin.com/in/acklow, CV (PDF)
Correspondence: [email protected], [email protected], PGP key

^† The author acknowledges support from strong coffee and the London Underground. Conflicts of interest: the author both loves and hates technology. This page was typeset by hand.

Andrew Low: Observations of a Senior Fullstack Engineer in the Solar Physics Regime

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Andrew Low: Observations of a Senior Fullstack Engineer
in the Solar Physics Regime