A junior full-stack web developer who made the smooth transition from archaeology via the NHS. I am energetic, ambitious and always keen to learn more and develop my own understanding. Since coming into tech I have never balked at the opportunity to get to grips with a thorny problem and am looking forward to having plenty more opportunities!
I have built and deployed a website here(currently a work in progress) where you can see my portfolio.
I keep a semi-humorous blog of my journey into coding. This can be found here.
| Name | Description | Tech/tools |
|---|---|---|
| KickAbout | Makers Academy final project A webapp to arange casual football matches in your local area for a non-male audience. It uses Google Maps and Google Location in order to determine the distance between planned games and the user based on a distance filter that they can set to display suitable games they might join |
*Ruby on Rails *Sass *PostgreSQL *Stimulus *Google Maps/Location APIs |
| Acebook | Team project A Facebook-style webapp for users to signup/login/logout, create posts with optional images and like/unlike/comment on posts |
*Ruby on Rails *CSS *PostgreSQL *Heroku |
| Bank | Tech test A solo challenge to create financial software in Ruby that can be used via a REPL |
*Ruby *RSpec |
| Portfolio | Solo project A portfolio of some of my past projects and an opportunity for me to further develop my knowledge of some technologies that interested me |
*React *Javascript *Yarn |
| NoteJS | Pair project A notes application that saves against local storage |
*Javascript *Jasmine |
| Filter | Solo project A picture editing app that can take a JPEG image and apply a number of different filters including greyscale, sepia and blur |
*C |
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPER, NOV 2021 - ONGOING Working with a senior developer to design and build a webapp for use by students applying for the scholarship.
- Learning professional best-practice through working in an established developer team on a project.
- Planning and building a calendar app using TypeScript and React to link with Google Calendar API.
- Working using an agile methodology with a strong emphasis on TDD.
FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT BOOTCAMP, AUG - NOV 2021 Taking part in a selective, 12-week bootcamp preparing me for my first role in industry from both a technical and best-practice perspective.
- Test-driving object-orientated code with Ruby and Javascript.
- Refactored clean code, adhering to a single responsibility principle
- Worked in agile teams to project manage (using Trello, CRC cards and Miro) and to develop a webapp from inception to a fully working MVP. This was achievable with adaptable pair programming, knowledge sharing and using Gits version control.
- Managed data and user authentication with appropriately secure encryption
- Front end visual designed using Balsamiq and Figma and produced with HTML, CSS and Sass.
University College London Hospitals, London
SENIOR CONFIGURATION DESIGNER, MARCH 2020 - JULY 2021
Designing and leading the restructure of the Imaging and Diagnostics team to improve operational workflows. Working with developers from the client-side.
- Work with external developers on the requirements for new software.
- Taking over the maintenance and minor development on deployed technology.
- Lead for the implementation of a new project management software (ClickUp), and clearing out over 2,500 backlog tickets.
- Oversee development of the programme's overarching testing strategy.
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
SENIOR CONFIGURATION ANALYST, MARCH 2018 – MARCH 2020
Supervisor of a cross-team group of system analysts in the Ambulatory Team.
- Led product development to address drains on clinical and technical resources.
- Responsible for a programme with contract bidding and outsourced support that reduced patient waiting time by ~50%.
- Supervised and mentored 1~5 junior team members.
Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge
APPLICATION ANALYST, OCTOBER 2016 - MARCH 2018
CREDENTIALED eHOSPITAL TRAINER, JULY 2015 - OCTOBER 2016
Lead analyst for the Radiology and Cardiology Departments.
- Established and chaired a regular stakeholders’ meeting that reduced the backlog of outstanding tasks by 75% over 18 months.
- Led a team to develop policies regarding training programmes for new starters.
- Devised and ran engagement sessions with clinicians before major software roll-outs.
From one of my greatest fears to one of my most easily-defined assets. I have worked hard to become comfortable speaking to a wide range of stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion.
- Chaired numerous regular meetings with various internal and external stakeholders
- Trained staff of various levels on new custom software packages
- Presented extensive project plans and updates for approval by stakeholders
One of the easiest ways to improve job performance in any industry is to be well organised and concious of all necessary deadlines and task priorities. This was one of the first things I learned that truly allowed me to develop professionally and I still hold that this is just as relevant while making this transition into a junior developer role.
- I restructured the Imaging and Diagnostics team at UCLH to correct a worrying downward trajectory
- My change to deadlines and prioritisation using an agile methodology assisted in good working relations with stakeholders
- Organised and chaired multiple meetings with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- I run 2 weekly mystery themed games which involve planning up to a year in advance and over 100 named characters
See work experience
- CS50: Introduction to Computer Science Professional Certificate
- Covers the fundamentals of computer science that underpin software development.
- Gives an introduction to multiple technologies including C, Python, SQL, Flask and Javascript
- Masters PGCE in Education
- Researched the theory of people management and education with a focus on IT and programming.
- Wrote a thesis on the links between musical ability and coding development.
- Level 2 Leadership and Management
- Covered the theory and practice of team management
- Included group work, essays and developing a portfolio of examples of challenging leadership situations
- B.A. (Hons) in Archaeology
- Studied the application of databases in the preservation of archaeological sites.
- Trained in planning and leading an excavation, including associated logistics.
- Running 2 weekly mystery-themed RPG games
- Reading - Ask about my reading nook, it is my happy place! 📚
- Boardgames