Get to know the brains behind EasyA
Phil Kwok, CEO & Co-Founder
Cambridge University
Phil graduated from Cambridge University as a College and Foundation Scholar, with First Class Honours in Law. During his time at Cambridge, he topped his year in many of his papers, winning numerous awards for his work, including the Falcon Chambers, One Chancery Lane and Ginsberg Prizes. Phil founded EasyA to solve a big problem he faced for years, both as a student himself and when working as a tutor: getting students help right at the point in time they need it.
Dom Kwok, COO & Co-Founder
The Wharton School
Dom studied at The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated cum laude with a degree in Finance as a Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Wharton Scholar. He began his career at The Blackstone Group in New York. Dom decided to leave a career in finance to found EasyA and focus on using technology to make education more efficient and help students learn smarter.
Jared
Learning Expert
Jared holds a First Class degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.
A former tutor, Jared is one of our learning experts. He helps ensure that students are always taught in the EasyA pedagogy and receive the best learning experience possible.
Dr Jagger
Academic Advisory Board
Chris holds a BA, MMATH and PhD in maths from Cambridge University.
Chris helps us design our teaching philosophy to ensure students learn best. Prior to EasyA, Chris was the Head of Learning at Deloitte and a maths lecturer at Cambridge University.
Cameron
Content Lead
Cameron studies Engineering at Cambridge University.
Cameron leads all content production, creating maths videos and notes for our students. A former 5-star rated tutor, Cameron leverages his teaching experience to help our students succeed.
Raouf
Senior Engineer
Raouf is the whizz behind many of the features you see in the EasyA app.
Raouf is a world-leading expert in mobile development, having worked at many high-growth startups in both the US and Europe. Challenge him to a hackathon - we dare you!
Gemma
Genius Experience Lead
Gemma studies Computer Science at Cambridge University.
Gemma helps ensure that students and tutors alike have an amazing EasyA journey and leads our team of ambassadors.
Gemma is a mentor for many prospective Oxbridge students and has partnered with a Cambridge lecturer to demystify studying at university.
Ishaan
Creator in Residence
Ishaan studies English, Latin, French, Biology and Italian at sixth form.
Ishaan has been interested in linguistics for the past few years, and has won the Latin Prize twice at his current school.
Ishaan is also passionate about marketing and has accumulated over 160,000 followers across his social media, influencing students to study, especially during lockdown.
Ben
Genius
Ben studies Physics at Oxford University.
Ben uses maths to: help disadvantaged students in Oxford achieve their dreams by giving them free tutoring, as part of the Schools Plus program.
Last summer, he worked as a Quantum Tech Research Assistant at Oxford. He’s also captain of Keble Ultimate Frisbee.
Izzy
Genius
Izzy studies maths at Oxford University.
Izzy uses maths to: investigate mechanics and fluid dynamics, which form the basis of the evolution of stars, ocean currents and blood circulation!
Recently, Izzy spent a month helping local communities in Indonesia. Izzy's hobbies include paragliding and skiing.
George
Genius
George studies maths at Cambridge University.
George uses maths to: help students get into top universities, having successfully tutored students for the rigorous Oxford University maths Exam.
A member of the Queens’ College Access Team, George guides prospective students and parents around Cambridge at open days and through interview days.
Cara
Genius
Cara graduated with a 1st Class in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.
Cara uses maths to: study the earth, investigating what changes the Earth's interior, oceans and atmosphere.
A talented athlete, Cara was elected out of 150 students as President of the Cambridge University Athletic Club, one of the largest sports clubs at Cambridge.
Daniel
Genius
Daniel studies Physics at Oxford University.
Daniel uses maths to: work as a tech consultant, helping companies write scripts to automate their IT systems.
Aside from tutoring, Daniel sings for Out of the Blue A Cappella, which performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Olivia
Genius
Olivia studies Engineering at Cambridge University.
Olivia uses maths to: analyse aeroderivative gas turbine data and streamline data collection processes for Siemens, where she interned last year.
Olivia is a Cambridge University Air Squadron Cadet, with over 15 hours of flight time and a 1 hour solo flight under her belt!
Ben
Genius
Ben studies Engineering at Cambridge University.
Ben uses maths to: program deep neural networks, a crucial component of machine learning!
Ben is a Scholar at St John’s College, and recently won the IET Diamond Jubilee Scholarship for academic excellence in engineering.
Namnueng
Genius
Namnueng studies Engineering at Cambridge University.
Namnueng uses maths to: build a Chrome extension that analyses data from online retailers to rate the sustainability index of a product in 24 hours!
A passionate engineer, Namnueng leads PR for Cambridge’s Engineering Society, where she organizes events to encourage students to study engineering.
Gus
Genius
Gus studies Physics at Oxford University.
Gus uses maths to: build autonomous robots that can be used to deliver food to people in remote areas.
A talented musician, Gus founded Oxford's Red Brick Jazz Band and is an active member of Keble College's Music Society.
Nina
Nina
Nina studies Physics at Oxford University.
Nina uses maths to: research Nuclear Physics at CERN, one of the world’s largest scientific research centers.
She also organized the largest maths extracurricular course in Sofia, Bulgaria and is a grader for local maths competitions.
Charlotte
Genius
Charlotte studies Economics at Cambridge University.
Charlotte uses maths to: research the financial markets at top global banks, having spent her past two summers at Goldman Sachs.
A keen oarswomen, Charlotte is the President of the Queen’s College Boat Club, where she rows on the 1st Women’s VIII.
Denislav
Genius
Denislav studies Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
Denislav uses maths to: compete on the world stage. He represented the Bulgarian National Team at the 2018 Physics World Cup.
As a competitive mathematician, Denislav has successfully prepared numerous students for international maths competitions.
Poppy
Genius
Poppy studies Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
Poppy uses maths to: lead the development of a telemedicine health app to be launched in India.
Poppy’s academic interests lie in evolutionary genetics, animal behavior and experimental psychology.
Joe
Genius
Joe studies maths at Oxford University.
Joe uses maths to: learn a variety of programming languages including MATLAB, Python and Pascal.
As a mentor with Project Access, Joe helps disadvantaged students gain admission to their dream universities.
Rhiannon
Genius
Rhiannon studies maths at Oxford University.
Rhiannon uses maths to: run the St Hugh’s Mathematics Society at Oxford University, of which she is the President.
Rhiannon is also the Vice President of St Hugh’s Boat Club and a volunteer with London-based charity Free to be Kids.
Joseph
Genius
Joseph studies maths at Oxford University.
Joseph uses maths to: understand the universe and how it works!
When not tutoring, Joseph can be found studying maths or cycling around Oxford.
Chris
Genius
Chris studies Physics at Oxford University.
Chris uses maths to: build rockets for the UK National Rocketry Championships.
As head of R&D at Oxford’s Rocket Society, Chris’s lifelong goal is to bring humanity to the stars. Talk about rocket science!
Annie
Genius
Annie studies Medicine at Oxford University.
Annie uses maths to: hold pathology tutorials for 2nd and 3rd year medics at Oxford University.
Passionate about helping students succeed, Annie is also a UniAdmissions interviewing tutor, where she prepares students for Oxbridge interviews.
Melissa
Genius
Melissa studies Physics at Oxford University.
Melissa uses maths to: build semiconductor chips for China’s largest phone manufacturer, Huawei.
Outside the classroom, Melissa is a competitive pole vaulter and has represented Oxford in the varsity match against Cambridge.
Joel
Genius
Joel studies maths at Cambridge University.
Joel uses maths to: research Markov Chains, a theory underpinning many popular games such as Snakes and Ladders and even baseball.
At A-level, he achieved the highest UMS scores possible in all of his maths papers. Think you’ve got a question he can’t answer?
Billie
Genius
Billie studies Physics at Cambridge University.
Bille uses maths to: co-author a paper on Transcriptional Bursting, which was published in the Biophysical Journal.
An athlete as well as an academic, Billie is on the Cambridge University rowing team and a competitive cross country runner.
Dillon
Genius
Dillon studies Biotechnology at Cambridge University.
Dillon uses maths to: research biotechnology, which forms the basis of vital items such as medicine and food.
For his pioneering research, Dillon was the Regional Grand Prize Winner of the British Council East Asia IELTS Prize for postgraduate studies in 2018/2019.
Claudio
Genius
Claudio studies Engineering at Oxford University.
Claudio uses maths to: design rockets, build radios and construct mechanical bridges, all of which he has done successfully.
An avid sportsman, Claudio was the Captain of his local football team, Kentish Town FC.
Zac
Genius
Zac studies Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
Zac uses maths to: build a chemical powered car using nothing more than baking soda, vinegar and a plastic bottle.
Zac took both his A-level and GCSE exams a full year early, getting A*s in both!
Adam
Genius
Adam studies Economics at Cambridge University.
Adam uses maths to: analyze the economic impact of Brexit on the UK.
Having won gold twice in the UK Senior maths Challenge, Adam is ranked in the top 10% of UK mathematicians!
Nick
Genius
Nick studies Land Economy at Cambridge University.
Nick uses maths to: understand finance, investment and urban economics.
Last summer, Nick taught English to students at South China Normal University in Guangzhou, China.
Roseanna
Genius
Roseanna studies maths at Cambridge University.
Roseanna uses maths to: be one of only 9 students (out of 19,000!) to get full marks in her A-level Further maths exams.
When not tutoring, Roseanna runs for the Cambridge Varsity Cross Country team.
Joanna
Genius
Joanna studies Engineering at Cambridge University.
Joanna uses maths to build cutting-edge wearable technology.
Joanna has worked at leading companies such as GSK and BAE systems, where she was team leader for a 6-month long engineering project.
Amy
Genius
Amy studies Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
Amy uses maths to: mentor students at Cambridge, helping them improve their maths and writing skills.
Amy is also a volunteer at the Riding for the Disabled Association, which provides riding lessons for people with disabilities.
Kirstie
Genius
Kirstie studies Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
Kirstie uses maths to: study neurobiology, human ecology and social and developmental psychology!
Kirstie’s lifelong goal is to become a neuroscientist - talk about brainy!
Abigail
Genius
Abigail studies Medicine at Cambridge University.
Abigail uses maths to: help find cures for illnesses.
A rockstar mathematician, Abigail received 4A*s at A-level, including maths and Further maths, and won Gold in the UKMT Senior maths Challenge.
Nandini
Genius
Nandini studies Engineering at Cambridge University.
Nandini uses maths to: research nanomaterials, such as graphene, at the Cavendish laboratory, Cambridge.
Last summer, Nandini worked at Cisco on projects relating to software development, cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
Josh
Genius
Josh studies Physics at Oxford University.
Josh uses maths to: code an app that allows students at Oxford to book May Ball tickets online.
An avid coder, Josh worked at a FinTech startup last summer. He's also President of the Oxford University Jazz Orchestra!
Ryan
Genius
Ryan studies maths at Bristol University.
Ryan uses maths as a way to appreciate the beauty and structures around our world.
As a course rep, Ryan loves helping students tackle tricky maths questions and help them make the most of their course.
Julian
Genius
Julian studies Computer Science at Cambridge University.
Julian uses maths to understand the logic behind how computers work.
Loves coding and learning new things, but is also passionate about hockey and is the captain of the university 2nd XI.
Rachel
Genius
Rachel studies Engineering at Cambridge University.
As a member of the Cambridge University spaceflight committee, Rachel designs, builds and launches rockets alongside her degree!
This tutor really does do rocket science!
Bashshar
Genius
Bashshar studies Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College London.
Bashshar uses maths to learn how airplanes fly and make the necessary calculations for safety and efficiency.
When not tutoring, Bashshar teaches kids rowing and helps with their uni applications.