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Henry Rochester

Applied mathematician, software engineer, and builder of autonomous systems.

I study how mathematical models, software, and learning algorithms can be combined to solve difficult real-world problems. My work spans nonlinear control, reinforcement learning, payment infrastructure, embedded computing, and applied mathematics.

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Henry Rochester

Selected Work

In Progress

Nonlinear Quadrotor Control

A comparative study of PID, LQR, and PPO controllers for a nonlinear twelve-state quadrotor under stochastic disturbances.

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Co-founded

QwicPay

A faster, simpler checkout experience for South African online shoppers, co-founded with a friend from university.

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Ongoing

Applied Mathematics

Selected academic work from a triple major in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics at UCT.

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Selected Academic Results

  • Science Faculty Scholarship2026
  • 100%Differential Equations, Boundary Value Problems, Nonlinear Dynamics, Complex Variables, Modelling and Applied Computing, First-Year Pure Mathematics
  • Triple MajorMathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics — University of Cape Town