Software Developer

• Apr 2021 - Present

Data Scientist

• Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

Data Scientist, with Project Management responsibilities. Data Scientist, with Project Management responsibilities.

Freelance Software Engineer

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

Software Engineer

• Mar 2020 - Jul 2020

Tech Returners provides in-depth hands-on full-stack training following a scheme of learning that is endorsed by industry. I completed weekly JavaScript exercises using TDD and worked with classmates utilising VSCode LiveShare to remote pair-programme. Produced two React applications – one individually and another in a two week group project. Individual Project - My To-Do List https://smbryar.github.io/todo_react_application/ To-Do list responsive app where users can add, complete and remove tasks. Tasks can be set to repeat after completion to aid tracking repeating chores. Extended my learning beyond the course by using React Router to add additional pages, Nivo to display the tasks on a time-graph and user login managed using AWS Cognito. Spent time testing to improve accessibility for a wide range of users. Built in React.js using React Bootstrap, React Router, Nivo. REST API built with Node.js, Express, Axios, MySQL, Serverless and hosted on AWS (RDS, Cognito, Lambda). Group Project - GrokIt https://grokitteam.github.io/grokit-frontend/ Responsive app to aid user in practising skills and knowledge at the right time to maximise learning and help users to ‘grok’ it. I wrote the core Fibonacci based function used to space out the practice and contributed features and fixes to the full stack. Our team worked remotely utilising Zoom for Stand Up and pair-programming, and a GitHub Kanban board to track tasks. We utilised Git version control, reviewing each other’s work before merging into master. Built in React.js using React Bootstrap, React Router, Nivo and SASS, REST API built with Node.js, Express, Axios, MySQL, Serverless and hosted on AWS (RDS, Cognito, Lambda). Show less

Science Teacher

• Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

Taught all KS3 and KS4 year groups, including combined and triple AQA GCSE Science Taught all KS3 and KS4 year groups, including combined and triple AQA GCSE Science

Lead Teacher of Chemistry

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

- Observe and give feedback to other members of the department. Lead department training. Observed by other teachers as example of excellence.- Coach and co-plan with a Teach First Science trainee- Sole A-Level Chemistry teacher, teacher of Chemistry GCSE and teacher of LPA Combined Science, planning for a variety of SEND.- GCSE: Achieved 100% at or above target for Chemistry Single Science and 93% at or above target for Combined Science

Science Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

NQT SCIENCE TEACHER:- Sole A-Level Chemistry teacher. Written linear scheme of work and shared with other schools in ARK network. Contribute to sharing of resources across ARK network and Westminster 6f. Achieved ALPs 4 and A* grade.- Sole teacher of two KS4 chemistry classes. Written schemes of work for majority of new GCSE modules.- Teach half of A2 Physics course.- Y13 form tutor. Wrote teacher references for UCAS and supported students in writing their personal statements.SCHOOL DIRECT TRAINEE SCIENCE TEACHER:- Sole teacher of three KS3 and KS4 classes of various ages and abilities- Taught half of AS Chemistry course, achieved ALPs 2 Show less

Tutor Fellow

• Oct 2015 - Aug 2016

In this role I support students with SEN in mainstream classrooms, help run homework help club and provide interventions. I have improved my communication with the most vulnerable students, providing them with emotional and academic support. I have also shown patience and enthusiasm when encouraging students to persevere and take more from their classes.

Examiner

• May 2019 - Jun 2019

Marked 8464/C/1F exam papers. Achieve Associate Performance Record of Excellent in all areas. Marked 8464/C/1F exam papers. Achieve Associate Performance Record of Excellent in all areas.

Maths and Science Tutor

• Nov 2005 - Oct 2015

Ten years’ private tutoring experience focusing on GCSE and iGCSE but also with experience teaching common entrance, GCSE, iGCSE, AS and A level. I have taught individual and group lessons and have co-run annual maths GCSE intensive courses teaching 4-7 students per session. My experience means I have a strong knowledge of the secondary school curriculum and school system. I have taught pupils of all abilities including high achievers and those with learning difficulties such as autism and dyslexia. I have a passion for students not only achieving high results but also gaining confidence and enthusiasm. Students tell me that they benefit greatly from the clarity of my explanations, interest for my subjects and the warmth and humour that I bring to each lesson. Show less

Student Placement - Materials

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

Conducted a five week individual project on new heat treatments for currently used steel. This involved researching, designing and testing heat treatments. I developed and refined microscopy techniques to investigate produced grain structure and presented my findings to Head of Design and other colleagues. Alongside this project I also helped analyse failed car components after races. Conducted a five week individual project on new heat treatments for currently used steel. This involved researching, designing and testing heat treatments. I developed and refined microscopy techniques to investigate produced grain structure and presented my findings to Head of Design and other colleagues. Alongside this project I also helped analyse failed car components after races.

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

As part of my degree course I chose to develop my teaching skills by observing and teaching weekly in a local school. I observed and helped in a Year 9 Chemistry class and then wrote and implemented lesson plans for two lessons. For these lessons I produced materials for class activities to teach covalent bonding in a fun and educational manner. I also used the IT resources for quizzes. Afterwards I wrote a report analysing the teaching techniques I had observed and used. As part of my degree course I chose to develop my teaching skills by observing and teaching weekly in a local school. I observed and helped in a Year 9 Chemistry class and then wrote and implemented lesson plans for two lessons. For these lessons I produced materials for class activities to teach covalent bonding in a fun and educational manner. I also used the IT resources for quizzes. Afterwards I wrote a report analysing the teaching techniques I had observed and used.

Student Placement in Actuator Group

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

Conducted my own investigation into poling conditions for piezoelectric materials, carried out experiments on prototype parts and contributed to group meetings, often presenting my own work. This work also developed my data analysis skills extending to the use of Python and jmp. Conducted my own investigation into poling conditions for piezoelectric materials, carried out experiments on prototype parts and contributed to group meetings, often presenting my own work. This work also developed my data analysis skills extending to the use of Python and jmp.

Student

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

Chosen to take part in the first Materials and Design exchange workshop for three days. This is a new Europe wide scheme to help aid partnerships between scientists, engineers and designers. We developed a product proposal and presented it to the other participants and a public audience at the New Designers exhibition where we were awarded second prize. Chosen to take part in the first Materials and Design exchange workshop for three days. This is a new Europe wide scheme to help aid partnerships between scientists, engineers and designers. We developed a product proposal and presented it to the other participants and a public audience at the New Designers exhibition where we were awarded second prize.

Work Experience

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2009

Helped to set up and align an X-ray phase contrast imaging experiment and attended talks on other on-going research in the department. Helped to set up and align an X-ray phase contrast imaging experiment and attended talks on other on-going research in the department.

Work Experience

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

Spent one week carrying out electronic measurements to ensure uniformity in microchips. I noticed what turned out to be very problematic noise on one of the chip designs that was about to be put into production. At the end of the week I was offered a year-long placement to be taken during or after my degree. Spent one week carrying out electronic measurements to ensure uniformity in microchips. I noticed what turned out to be very problematic noise on one of the chip designs that was about to be put into production. At the end of the week I was offered a year-long placement to be taken during or after my degree.