Backend Software Engineer

• Feb 2023 - Present

My first role as a Web Developer. Working both independently and within a dynamic team to enhance the efficiency of the 'Bee2Solutions' waste management operations through intelligent software solutions and micro-services. » Leveraged Ruby on Rails to design and develop the main framework for event types management, enhancing the application's scalability and flexibility. » Collaborated with cross-functional teams on UI/UX design and development, aligning front-end and back-end… Show more My first role as a Web Developer. Working both independently and within a dynamic team to enhance the efficiency of the 'Bee2Solutions' waste management operations through intelligent software solutions and micro-services. » Leveraged Ruby on Rails to design and develop the main framework for event types management, enhancing the application's scalability and flexibility. » Collaborated with cross-functional teams on UI/UX design and development, aligning front-end and back-end functionalities for cohesive user interactions. » Delving into third-party services documentation (google maps, Tz, I18n …), bolstering the application's overall performance and user satisfaction. » Orchestrated the creation of custom directives in AngularJS front-end, replacing trad. CSS classes, leveraging the advantage of the framework to expand a more organised and maintainable module for wider use. » Refactoring SQL functions on our Postgres database, enhancing data accuracy for a range of different reports that form part of our extensive reports Web Service (run through Java, designed using Jaspersoft Studio). #UIUXEnhancement #WasteManagementTech #MultiLingualSupport #Docker #AngularJS #Ruby Show less My first role as a Web Developer. Working both independently and within a dynamic team to enhance the efficiency of the 'Bee2Solutions' waste management operations through intelligent software solutions and micro-services. » Leveraged Ruby on Rails to design and develop the main framework for event types management, enhancing the application's scalability and flexibility. » Collaborated with cross-functional teams on UI/UX design and development, aligning front-end and back-end… Show more My first role as a Web Developer. Working both independently and within a dynamic team to enhance the efficiency of the 'Bee2Solutions' waste management operations through intelligent software solutions and micro-services. » Leveraged Ruby on Rails to design and develop the main framework for event types management, enhancing the application's scalability and flexibility. » Collaborated with cross-functional teams on UI/UX design and development, aligning front-end and back-end functionalities for cohesive user interactions. » Delving into third-party services documentation (google maps, Tz, I18n …), bolstering the application's overall performance and user satisfaction. » Orchestrated the creation of custom directives in AngularJS front-end, replacing trad. CSS classes, leveraging the advantage of the framework to expand a more organised and maintainable module for wider use. » Refactoring SQL functions on our Postgres database, enhancing data accuracy for a range of different reports that form part of our extensive reports Web Service (run through Java, designed using Jaspersoft Studio). #UIUXEnhancement #WasteManagementTech #MultiLingualSupport #Docker #AngularJS #Ruby Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

Providing support to the students with their daily coding challenges via a ticketing system. Attending meetings and providing feedback on progress for other TAs. Solving student errors step-by-step and building their confidence with reading errors and developing testing strategies. Instilling good practices in formatting and style. Providing support to the students with their daily coding challenges via a ticketing system. Attending meetings and providing feedback on progress for other TAs. Solving student errors step-by-step and building their confidence with reading errors and developing testing strategies. Instilling good practices in formatting and style.

English Language Teacher

• Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

Online Teaching through Zoom. Teaching various levels A2 - C1 Exam preparation for the CUP "Linguaskill" online certification.

English Language Teacher

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

Online Teaching through Zoom. Teaching various levels A2 - C1 Exam preparation for the CUP "Linguaskill" online certification.

Post-Production scripting

• 2009 - Oct 2022

https://www.ps-postscript.com/ - post-production scripts which are essential to localization processes for all film productions. - rigorous attention to detail and accuracy to maintain the integrity of the original text and intention of the creators. - responsible for checking every frame to ensure that audio and dialogue are synchronised. Clients include BBC, Film 4, Vertigo Films and Unstoppable Entertainment. https://www.ps-postscript.com/ - post-production scripts which are essential to localization processes for all film productions. - rigorous attention to detail and accuracy to maintain the integrity of the original text and intention of the creators. - responsible for checking every frame to ensure that audio and dialogue are synchronised. Clients include BBC, Film 4, Vertigo Films and Unstoppable Entertainment.

English Second Language Teacher

• May 2022 - Sep 2022

Designed and executing a 6-month program of face-to-face classes for the staff at INDEG-ISCTE. Designed and executing a 6-month program of face-to-face classes for the staff at INDEG-ISCTE.

English Language Teacher

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2021

Teaching various levels and age groups (YLs up to exam preparation B2) 1,000+ hours of online teaching, using Zoom and a moodle-based interface. Teaching various levels and age groups (YLs up to exam preparation B2) 1,000+ hours of online teaching, using Zoom and a moodle-based interface.

English Teacher

• Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

Teaching 'Business English' to six undergraduate groups, primarily, from ISCTE's Business School; courses in management, economics, and accounting. Teaching 'Business English' to six undergraduate groups, primarily, from ISCTE's Business School; courses in management, economics, and accounting.

English Language Teacher

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

Managing a roster of private clients of various levels and objectives. Developing conversational and presentation skills for a professional, preparing a student for one of the Cambridge Assessment examinations, providing additional practice to compliment the school curriculum... and all other learning objectives and styles in between. Being a good freelance teacher is fundamentally about enjoying the many different people you meet and spend time with. You learn how to adapt to each… Show more Managing a roster of private clients of various levels and objectives. Developing conversational and presentation skills for a professional, preparing a student for one of the Cambridge Assessment examinations, providing additional practice to compliment the school curriculum... and all other learning objectives and styles in between. Being a good freelance teacher is fundamentally about enjoying the many different people you meet and spend time with. You learn how to adapt to each situation and how to understand people better. - client-management - adapting to schedules - expanding knowledge base about various subjects and professions in order to develop more specific and relevant material outside of the typical course books. Show less Managing a roster of private clients of various levels and objectives. Developing conversational and presentation skills for a professional, preparing a student for one of the Cambridge Assessment examinations, providing additional practice to compliment the school curriculum... and all other learning objectives and styles in between. Being a good freelance teacher is fundamentally about enjoying the many different people you meet and spend time with. You learn how to adapt to each… Show more Managing a roster of private clients of various levels and objectives. Developing conversational and presentation skills for a professional, preparing a student for one of the Cambridge Assessment examinations, providing additional practice to compliment the school curriculum... and all other learning objectives and styles in between. Being a good freelance teacher is fundamentally about enjoying the many different people you meet and spend time with. You learn how to adapt to each situation and how to understand people better. - client-management - adapting to schedules - expanding knowledge base about various subjects and professions in order to develop more specific and relevant material outside of the typical course books. Show less

English Teacher / professor de inglês

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

2 hour lessons focusing on students' conversation and presentation skills, and working through a variety of business topics. 2 hour lessons focusing on students' conversation and presentation skills, and working through a variety of business topics.

Teacher

• Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences - Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities - Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities - Observe and evaluate student's performance and development - Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments - Provide appropriate feedback on work - Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students - Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences - Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities - Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities - Observe and evaluate student's performance and development - Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments - Provide appropriate feedback on work - Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students

Client and Deliverable Acquisitions Manager

• Oct 2011 - Mar 2018

Client facing role as key material delivery liaison for Wild Bunch’s international clientele (Universal, Netflix, A24, Focus, Studio Ghibli and other prominent players in TV and cinema). Promoted to become lead manager for the material acquisition, contractual approval of delivery schedules and final delivery of all TV materials from producers to clients. Years of experience in being the focal point of communication between clients, producers and post-production engineers, as well as… Show more Client facing role as key material delivery liaison for Wild Bunch’s international clientele (Universal, Netflix, A24, Focus, Studio Ghibli and other prominent players in TV and cinema). Promoted to become lead manager for the material acquisition, contractual approval of delivery schedules and final delivery of all TV materials from producers to clients. Years of experience in being the focal point of communication between clients, producers and post-production engineers, as well as our internal cross-functional teams of salespeople, marketing and legal teams. » Establishing the workflow for the digitization of the extensive 800+ feature catalogue. » Design and implementation of new workflows to upgrade inventory for VOD/SVOD rights sales. » Playing a key role in the re-design of the servicing department's profit structures to reflect the technological shifts in the servicing sector. » Regular market attendance in Cannes and EFM. Show less Client facing role as key material delivery liaison for Wild Bunch’s international clientele (Universal, Netflix, A24, Focus, Studio Ghibli and other prominent players in TV and cinema). Promoted to become lead manager for the material acquisition, contractual approval of delivery schedules and final delivery of all TV materials from producers to clients. Years of experience in being the focal point of communication between clients, producers and post-production engineers, as well as… Show more Client facing role as key material delivery liaison for Wild Bunch’s international clientele (Universal, Netflix, A24, Focus, Studio Ghibli and other prominent players in TV and cinema). Promoted to become lead manager for the material acquisition, contractual approval of delivery schedules and final delivery of all TV materials from producers to clients. Years of experience in being the focal point of communication between clients, producers and post-production engineers, as well as our internal cross-functional teams of salespeople, marketing and legal teams. » Establishing the workflow for the digitization of the extensive 800+ feature catalogue. » Design and implementation of new workflows to upgrade inventory for VOD/SVOD rights sales. » Playing a key role in the re-design of the servicing department's profit structures to reflect the technological shifts in the servicing sector. » Regular market attendance in Cannes and EFM. Show less

Industry Screenings Admin

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

Arranging travel of all attending international industry delegates (buyers and sellers only) Scheduling screenings Managing invitations to industry delegates Arranging events for buyers and sellers Arranging travel of all attending international industry delegates (buyers and sellers only) Scheduling screenings Managing invitations to industry delegates Arranging events for buyers and sellers

Script Reader/Development

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

Providing freelance script feedback and reporting service Providing freelance script feedback and reporting service

Freelance Film Critic

• May 2009 - Dec 2010

Providing movie reviews and talent interviews for the Britfilms.tv website Providing movie reviews and talent interviews for the Britfilms.tv website

Production Co-Ordinator

• Aug 2010 - Sep 2010

• Feature film on-set role. Distributed by Universal Pictures. • Hiring and coordinating of crew on-set and location • Handling day-to-day communications between production management and crew. • Problem solving. Requiring excellent preparation skills and an ability to maintain composure. • Feature film on-set role. Distributed by Universal Pictures. • Hiring and coordinating of crew on-set and location • Handling day-to-day communications between production management and crew. • Problem solving. Requiring excellent preparation skills and an ability to maintain composure.

PR and development assistant

• Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

PR assistance to the establishment of the Imaginarium Studios. Script Development support to Imaginarium Studios and Caveman Films PR assistance to the establishment of the Imaginarium Studios. Script Development support to Imaginarium Studios and Caveman Films

Development Associate - Hothouse Script Development Atelier

• 2010 - 2010

• Supervising writing workshops with Directors • Fulfilling targets set out by course directors • Ensuring the delivery of the final projects for deadline. • Supervising writing workshops with Directors • Fulfilling targets set out by course directors • Ensuring the delivery of the final projects for deadline.

Industry Screenings Admin

• 2010 - 2010

BFI International London Film Festival BFI International London Film Festival

Development Associate

• 2008 - 2010

As a participant in the Short Film Funding scheme I developed two personal projects, and collaborated with two other directors on the scheme. As a participant in the Short Film Funding scheme I developed two personal projects, and collaborated with two other directors on the scheme.

1st Camera Assistant

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2009

1st Camera Assistant on short film 'Jenny & the Worm'. Directed by Ian Clark Cinematography by Ula Pontikos Clermont Ferrand 2010 – Jury Special Mention Curtocircuito 2010 – Santiago de Compostela – Jury Special Mention Sapporo 2010– Best Performance by a Child Actor 1st Camera Assistant on short film 'Jenny & the Worm'. Directed by Ian Clark Cinematography by Ula Pontikos Clermont Ferrand 2010 – Jury Special Mention Curtocircuito 2010 – Santiago de Compostela – Jury Special Mention Sapporo 2010– Best Performance by a Child Actor

Marketing Internship

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

Production Runner

• 2009 - 2009

Providing support across all Soho-based sites. - Logistical skills and team management. - Client management and relationship management Providing support across all Soho-based sites. - Logistical skills and team management. - Client management and relationship management

Production and Development Intern

• Jul 2008 - 2009

Part of the Skillset Trainee Scheme. On-set and office based production support. - Attending key markets such as Cannes Film Festival, Berlinale and Rotterdam. - Assisting with writing and developing sales pitches and applications for funding opportunities in the UK and the EU, such as EEF (European Film Fund) - shooting and editing EPK materials for feature film 'Crying with Laughter' (2009 BAFTA Scotland 'best film') using Final Cut Pro. Part of the Skillset Trainee Scheme. On-set and office based production support. - Attending key markets such as Cannes Film Festival, Berlinale and Rotterdam. - Assisting with writing and developing sales pitches and applications for funding opportunities in the UK and the EU, such as EEF (European Film Fund) - shooting and editing EPK materials for feature film 'Crying with Laughter' (2009 BAFTA Scotland 'best film') using Final Cut Pro.