Senior Software Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Senior Research & Development Software Engineer

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2022

During my time at Ideagen I had the opportunity to work on a multitude of solutions across a broad range of business domains. The work was varied, contributing to internal and external production solutions, MVPs, and creating proof-of-concept applications. A part of the job was to perform ‘firefighting’ when and where required. This involves jumping in at short notice with Strategic Development teams to offer advice and guidance and possibly integrating with the team for a period to meet a deadline. With variety has come exposure to a great deal of technology stacks and allowed me to attain a broad range of skills. My focus in the last 2 years was predominantly with the front-end, more specifically researching Micro Frontend architecture, however, my skills are not limited to this area. I have produced multiple proof-of-concept applications, MVPs, provided thorough documentation, given presentations, led meetings, and given guidance to colleagues, strategic development teams, stakeholders, and senior management. I helped to define strategies and shape the architecture of the next generation of web application at Ideagen.

Student

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

BSc Computing Top-Up Degree (1 Year) Advanced Database Systems - 78% Advanced Networks - 84% Advanced Server-side Technologies - 86 Software Architecture - 73% Computing Dissertation Project - 81% BSc Computing Top-Up Degree (1 Year) Advanced Database Systems - 78% Advanced Networks - 84% Advanced Server-side Technologies - 86 Software Architecture - 73% Computing Dissertation Project - 81%

Web Developer

• Nov 2013 - Jan 2016

Developing and maintaining ASP.NET MVC C# web applications and Java Script applications using Microsoft Visual Studio. The largest and most challenging project I was involved with was creating an e-commerce system for PJA Distribution's sister company Pea Soup Digital. I was one of the three members of the core team who created this application over 12 months. I also had the privilege of leading a project to create an Intranet application including a project management platform and company rolodex for PJA Distribution which was successfully deployed. When the business moved premises I helped to implement an internal network for the business including installing new; computers, cables, wall sockets, patch panels, switches, servers, RAID array, routers, roaming wireless network and PoE telephone network.

Service and Installation Technician

• Jul 2009 - Feb 2012

Graduating through Virgin Media Apprentices to a Service and Installation Technician after one year. Predominantly problem solving on service faults but also installing television, broadband and telecommunications on the residential network. Excellent customer service being ' the face of the business '. Solving home media, network and wireless issues. Installing, replacing and repairing Co-Axial, Telecommunication & RJ45 cable's. Adhering to Health and Safety at work including personal protective equipment (PPE) and driving. Competent use of the correct tools for the job - Time-Domain Reflectometer (TDR), Butt phone, SA 9083 meter, QAM signal level meter. Organizing daily workloads for optimum productivity. Organizing weekly stock levels ensuring rotation and minimizing standing stock. NRSWA - National Roads and Street Works Act 1991 training

Front of House Supervisor / Chef

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

I originally started as a Waiter and started my training for Front of House Supervisor before moving into the kitchen. I offered the best customer experience I could and adhered to company standards. I was trained as a chef or 'Pizziola'. I followed Health and Safety guide lines. I trained new members of staff for the Front of House. I held day time management duties including preparing and opening the business. I originally started as a Waiter and started my training for Front of House Supervisor before moving into the kitchen. I offered the best customer experience I could and adhered to company standards. I was trained as a chef or 'Pizziola'. I followed Health and Safety guide lines. I trained new members of staff for the Front of House. I held day time management duties including preparing and opening the business.

Bar Manager

• Aug 2005 - Dec 2008

Assistant Bar Manager promoted to Bar Manager. Obtained BIIAB national license for the retail sale of alcohol. Performed weekly safe audits. Directed monthly wet stock audits for the stadium. Dealt with customer complaints and inquiries. Created weekly rotas for match days, conferences and evening events. Managed up to 50 members of staff aged 14 - 50. Worked with government organisations enforcing Challenge 21 and the Children at Work Act. Ordered stock for functions and match days. Trained an Assistant Manager and Supervisors. Followed and enforced Health and Safety. Organized stock rotation. Attended SCRUM meetings with other Management. Held SCRUM meetings with my team. Working with other managers and external services to provide requests for functions, performers and players.