Introduction

I am a motivated and outgoing individual. I made the difficult yet important decision to quit my previous job in pursuit for a career in Development. I joined Makers in March 2020 and graduated in June. For the past several months I have polished and developed a range of personal and group projects.

I am now on the market for a Full-Stack Developer role as I’m comfortable in both front and back-end technologies.

Background

After 5+ years of working in Tech Support I have a valuable understanding of how users interact with a range of software, from off-the-shelf to legacy applications. This has been a great base to develop my technical and emotional skills. I was required to identify problems and provide solutions to a magnitude of users quickly and efficiently to keep the business going. Naturally this has led me to the development side of IT, I want to be part of the next big application!

Objective

I'm looking to work for an organisation where I can make a meaningful contribution, learn a lot and have a positive impact on team success. I am a fast learner, and I am willing and enthusiastic to learn new technology stacks and skills.

Key Technologies

• OOP: Ruby, Swift, JavaScript(ES6)
• Frameworks: Ruby-On-Rails, Node.js, React
• Test Libraries: RSpec, Capybara, Cypress
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Misc: Git/GitHub, CSS, HTML

AceBook Full Stack application used to compete with Facebook, built using Rails and PostgreSQL. Deployed	SpacedOut Full Stack application which is a simplified dupe of booking website - Airbnb built using Ruby, Javascript, Sinatra, PostgreSQL. Tested in RSPEC (unit) and Capybara(feature) Deployed	Run-Brois-Run! 2D Platformer built in vanillia JavaScript and tested with Jasmine. Deployed
Personal Website Front-end application showcasing my personal portfolio Built using Javascipt, jQuery, HTML Deployed	Reddit LSC Calendar Front-end application using the Reddit API to provide links to events that are happening on particular dates Built using Javascript and Fetch API Deployed	Bowling ScoreBoard Front-end application simulating a Bowling Score board Built using JavaScript, JQuery, HTML Deployed
Colour Platformer iOS App featuring a 2D Platformer game, requiring the player to jump, duck and change colour to avoid hazards Built using Swift and XCode Demo	Planet Protector iOS App featuring a 2D 360° Space Shooter Built using Swift and XCode Demo	API Weather App Weather App that presents live weather data using a 3rd party API Built using React and Fetch API Deployed

• Rails, Ruby, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, React - I have developed a variety of Full-Stack Applications using these technologies. I'm comfortable working in groups and independently
• Test Driven Development - One of the XP (Extreme Programming) values. We were encouraged to test drive our applications, this involved unit, feature & integration testing to ensure our applications were functioning as expected to avoid wasting time back-tracking and fixing petty errors.
• Behavioural Driven Development - Converting ambiguous user requirements into broken down and simplified 'User Stories' which are then translated into code.
• SOLID Principles - Adhering to these principles makes my code more clean and efficent

• Communication - As required in Tech Support I spoke with a plethora of users from virtually all departments. To fix their problems I had to establish rapport, identify the problem, and walk them through possible solutions. This transferred into my time at Makers, working in groups we were required to communicate effectively to build applications.
• Adaptability - During my time at Makers I was encouraged to get out of my comfort zone. Pair programming with someone different every day to get a feel for how other people approach and solve problems. Regular stand-ups to present features we worked on and why we made them that way. Adapting to the current COVID situation through video conferencing.
• Time Management - I manage my time appropriately both in my professional and personal life. Having a routine is vital to success. I remain firm and fair to my commitments. I make sure to not take on more than is required.

• Swipe And Shop - A shopping application which uses the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, NodeJS). The aim is to allow users to buy and sell items using an easy to use interface.
• Night Spot - A social application using Rails. Allowing users to book and host events with people nearby
• Code Reviews - As part of Makers Alumni I practice regular code reviews to ensure I am tackling problems in the most efficient way
• Tech Tests - Through a range of resources I practice my coding skills regularly, keeping in-line with SOLID principles and up to date with the latest technologies

John Brown Media; one of the world's largest content marketing agencies. Creates multichannel content for various brands, with services including social media, film and audio, mobile.

Providing technical support & liaising with the Dentsu Aegis Network to support users across multiple branches around the world. Helping set up colour profiles and work stations to maximize practicality and creativity for users working on publications & other media.

LGT Vestra is a UK-based wealth management firm and is part of the private banking group LGT, owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein.

Worked in a tight-knit support team, aided in the project of updating 100's of computing and telephone systems.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, TechAway is all about providing professional, reliable IT services to small/medium sized businesses.

Providing technical support to over 300 users in a corporate environment. Liaised with the System, network & Security Administrators to ensure tickets were dealt with swiftly and effectively.

Underground toys is a leading global creator, manufacture and distributor of licensed products with offices in the UK, US and Hong Kong

To provide a working IT Infrastructure across all branches in UK, US and Hong Kong. Provided weekly reports to the IT Manager who would keep me up to date with technical faults and improvements to the infrastructure.