Joshua's Portfolio

About me

Building, learning,
pushing limits.

Hey, I'm Joshua 👋

I'm a student and creator from Scotland who turns ideas into real things — websites, scripts, physical builds, whatever it takes.

I'm into web development, hardware, design, and anything that sits at the edge of tech and creativity. I like figuring out how things work, and I like it even more when I can build something with what I've learned.

When I'm not working on something, I'm probably testing new tech, helping a mate fix their laptop, or pulling apart a project that isn't quite right yet.

I'm 16, I've been building things since I was about 11, and I'm just getting started.

Age

16 years old

Location

Argyll & Bute, Scotland

Education

Campbeltown Grammar School & UHI Argyll

Qualifications

3 Highers, 3 National 5's and 7 National 4's

Focus

Web Development, Design & Technology

Skills

What I build with.

Digital & Development

Python JavaScript TypeScript Java HTML5 & CSS3 SQL PowerShell Bash Batchfile VBScript JScript

Tools & Platforms

Git & GitHub Linux Windows Cloudflare VS Code Web Design CMD Scripting Automation

Security & Networking

Kali Linux Nmap Wireshark Network Scanning Vulnerability Assessment OSINT Wireless Security

Practical

PC Building & Repair Electrical Wiring Circuit Building Fabrication Metal Work Workshop Tools Engineering

Education

Learning never stops.

Currently Studying

Campbeltown Grammar School & UHI Argyll

Higher English
Higher Applications of Mathematics
Higher Computer Science
National 5 Engineering (UHI)

Achieved

National 5's & National 4's

N5 — English
N5 — Applications of Maths
N5 — Music Technology
N5 — Computer Science
N4 — Engineering, Physics & Chemistry
N4 — Business & Management
N4 — Administration & IT
N4 — Art & PE

Experience

What I've done.

2019 — early 2026

Founder & Operator

Joshy Washy

Started Joshy Washy when I was 11 — ran it every month for six years before handing it off to my wee brother.
Handled everything myself: the team, the website, bookings, advertising, customer service, and the money.
Came runner-up in a Dragons' Den-style pitch through the Social Enterprise Academy.

Feb 2024 — present

Promoter & Distributor

Kilbrannan Sound

Design and produce monthly event material that goes out to around 200 households in the village.

Oct 2022 — present

Property Caretaker

Local Airbnb

Carry out checks between guest stays — trusted with the keys and expected to get it right.

2022 — 2024

Youth Volunteer

liveArgyll Community Learning & Kintyre Youth Action Group

Earned multiple Saltire Awards from the Scottish Government for logging over 20 hours of community volunteering, including the Challenge Award.

Recognition

Things I'm proud of.

Social Enterprise Academy

Pitched Joshy Washy in a Dragons' Den-style competition and came runner-up — at 11 years old.

Saltire Awards

Awarded by the Scottish Government for over 20 hours of community volunteering, earning the Challenge Award along the way.

TechFest Blueprint Challenge

Entered the 'A Future High Street' design competition as part of the TechFest Blueprint Challenge.

Army Cadet Force

4 years of service.

I've been in the Army Cadet Force for four years, and for the last two I've held the rank of Lance Corporal at 3-Star level. It's genuinely shaped how I carry myself — the leadership, the discipline, the teamwork. Nothing else has taught me those things the same way.

I've completed the Junior Cadet Instructor Cadre (JCIC) course, hold First Aid and Skill-at-Arms quals at 3-Star level, and I'm currently working through my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze.

Completed JCIC leadership course
First Aid (3-Star) & Skill-at-Arms (3-Star)
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze — in progress
Regular adventure training, camps & field exercises
Selected for Remembrance Day parades & church services

4

Years' Service

2

Years as L/Cpl

3★

Current Level

DofE

Bronze In Progress

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