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I'm an aspiring software developer with a background in digital technology and design. I became fascinated by code during a university coding module and I've since pursued training and collaboration to both practice and improve my skills. I'm enthusiastic, proactive and get on with people.
Projects | Skills | Personal Values | Education | Experience | Hobbies
| Name | Description | Tech/tools | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language learning RPG | Created a Japanese learning web app with RPG game elements - group project | React, Redux toolkit, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Tailwind, Cypress, Jest |  |
| Burn Book | Created a social media web application - group project | MongoDB database, JavaScript, React framework, TailwindCSS | |
| Bank Account | Tech test application where the user is able to input deposit amounts, or withdrawal amounts into a bank system | Javascript, Node.js | |
| Personal portfolio website | Helped academics at my uni to put together a private website. This was a portfolio for government review in application for department funding | Wordpress, Javascript |  |
| Floresence | Created a 3D game where players complete puzzles to unlock aspects of a Japanese garden | C#, Unity |  |
| Academic portfolio website | Helped academics at my uni to put together a private website. This was a portfolio for government review in application for department funding | Wordpress, Javascript | |
| Dissertation | How Spotify’s algorithmic decisions are impacting music culture |
I believe teamwork skills are essential for collaboration in any working environment. During Makers, we programmed in pairs for the majority of our curriculum which was an incredibly valuable process. It helped me to to learn from others and develop my ability to explain my approaches to problem-solving. Attacking a problem with effective communication and listening between two individuals can offer a greater diversity in ideas and skillset, which leads to a quicker, better solution.
Continuing this pairing approach whilst working in teams on three engineering projects proved highly beneficial to the fluidity and accomplishment of these projects. It was essential to communicate frequently as a team to ensure that all team members could have the greatest opportunity to learn from one another and to maintain our understanding of the software as it progressed.
With a natural predisposition to a problem-solving mindset, I find joy in solving problems. Bugs can arise unexpectedly during the software development process and the most valuable remedy to this is to test drive the software, preferably to write tests preceeding the implementation of a feature. This provides greater clarity towards expected outputs and functionality, whilst ensuring it is easier to debug problems indicated by tests that break. Tests were a priority in our final projects during Makers, which included over 99% test coverage.
My interest in problem solving extends to other aspects of my life. If you find me on the tube, I'll often be absorbed in a Sudoku or word game.
My degree in digital media arts has provided me with the ability to learn different complex softwares quickly and effectively. I discovered that I enjoy coding through a university module and proceeded to spend time throughout lockdown learning basics of HTML, CSS, Javascript and SQL through online courses.
I have always been prone to quick learning. When I was four years old, I was solving large puzzles upside down (it wasn't challenging enough being able to see the picture sides) and by the age of ten I was reading 700-page books for adults.
- Working in a diverse environment where everyone is provided with the opportunity to reach their maximum potential. I believe a supportive and encouraging environment strongly helps people to explore creative and innovative ideas together and to learn from one other.
- Working efficiently and always striving for brilliance in any project I am involved in. I will work tirelessly to create something to my best ability and am always looking for constructive feedback in areas of improvement, be it the tech itself or my own working processes. Being inquisitive, curious and open to challenge has been foundational to my growth - both personally and professionally.
- I resonate with the notion that you can go quicker alone but further together. Building a strong network is of high value to me and has helped me to find direction and confidence within the industry of which my interests lie. I believe it is important to surround yourself with people who inspire you and encourage you to grow. The tech industry is boundless and constantly evolving so there will always be more areas to explore and people to talk to.
- It is a strong belief of mine that getting to know yourself better will only improve your workflow and attitudes. Adopting daily practices such as reading, yoga and meditation strengthens my focus, clarity and confidence. This is especially helpful as a developer facing an exciting career of continuous learning and growth.
- Strong focus throughout the course on object-oriented design, primarily with Ruby and Javascript, test-driven development and paired-programming.
- Designed database schemas, querying with SQL and implementation of CRUD methods.
- Utilised HTTP requests and responses, the DOM API and optimisation with asynchronous programming.
- Adopted agile ceremonies for planning and organised developer workflow in teams and peer-reviewed features tracked with git version control.
- Digital Media Arts - First class (BA hons) With year in industry
- Unity, with C#
- OpenProcessing, with p5.js
- Nuke
- Maya
- Adobe CC suite: XD, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate, Illustrator
- A levels: Media Studies (A*), Mathematics (A), English literature (A)
- Performed piano in school concerts
- Part of the badminton team and took part in county competitions
- Selected for Tennis Leaders where I coached younger students
Website development, logo design, image editing, album art, poster design, video editing and visual effects. Technology: Javascript, Wordpress, Adobe CC suite apps, Zoho Deluge
- Proactively connected with various professionals, finding a variety of work in the digital sector both in teams and individually.
- Planning, managing timescales and frequent communication utilised for effective collaboration.
- Adapting to meet the client’s requirements and responding to feedback.
- Projects often involved learning new skills necessary to create content.
- Working in groups as brand ambassadors during promotional campaigns in efforts to drive sales.
- Working with kids during my roles as a teacher's assistant and au pairing/babysitting.
- Customer service experience (Marks and Spencer, Highclere Castle tea rooms, Charlotte Lees catering)
- Factory work, maintaining safety measures and collaborative workflow with machinery processes in groups (Atkins & Potts)
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- Frequently go to the gym and attend yoga classes
- Rework old clothes and materials to create my own to avoid fast fashion
- I play the piano and achieved grade 7 by the age of fourteen. My teacher, the sister of world famous chellist Jaqueline du Pre, had high standards and instilled in me the values of hard work, dedication and a strive for brilliance from an early age.