Among the key skills she gained were software development, problem-solving, product design, teamwork, communication, networking, professional presentation, research, and the ability to work in industry-standard environments. She also developed expertise in software engineering methodologies, practical coding skills, and experience of applying technology to sustainability challenges. These skills proved invaluable in helping her transition confidently into the workplace.

A pivotal moment came during Bournemouth University’s industry-focused Computing in Business Week, where Chloe won a competition sponsored by JPMorgan. This achievement led to networking opportunities and ultimately helped her secure a year-long paid placement as an Intern Software Engineer with JPMorgan between 2023 and 2024. During her placement, she gained hands-on experience developing software in Java while working with professional engineering practices and collaborative development approaches.

Following her placement, Chloe completed her degree with First Class Honours and transformed her sustainability-focused dissertation into research opportunities. With encouragement from university staff, her work led to conference presentations, including presenting a paper in Iceland in 2026. She has since returned to JPMorgan as a Graduate Software Engineer, where she continues to learn new technologies and contribute to projects that support both business goals and sustainability ambitions.