Personal Profile

I am a reliable and hardworking individual, seeking a placement with a company that can offer a challenge. I am a hands on person and take a ‘can do’ approach to working. I am determined and always give 100% effort to any role. I have good communication and time keeping skills and am seeking a role that will help develop my skill set further.

Skills

• Familiar with a number of programming languages including Python, C#, C++, Java and PHP/HTML/Javascript
• Able to quickly pick up new languages and technologies
• Experience with Windows versions back to 3.11, Linux and Mac OS-X
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills in both Visual Studio and gdb
• Familiar with Visual Studio, Eclipse, and mercurial and git dVCS

Education

2010–Present: Nottingham Trent University

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

Year one

• Computer Technology (Boolean algebra, 68k Assembler)
• Systems Analysis and Design (database design, development methodologies)
• Maths for Computing
• C++ Programming

Achieved 68% overall

Year two

• Systems Software (OS architecture, threading and multiprocessing)
• Software Engineering (STL, debugging tools, unit testing)
• Information & Database Engineering (database design, object-orientated analysis and design)
• Computer Security Management
• C++ Programming

1996–2003: Kimberley School, Nottinghamshire

A-Levels: Maths (B), Biology (C), Chemistry (C), Physics (C)
GCSEs: 9 grade A-C including Maths and English

Employment history

2011–Present: Student Ambassador

Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham

• Representing Computing Department on Open days
• Mentoring first year students
• Teaching assistant

2008–2012: Media Team Member / Video Team Leader

Christian Centre, Nottingham

• Filming, producing, editing footage
• Use of Canon XL1 camera, Roland V-8 Vision mixer
• Troubleshooting a live video setup under tight time constraints

2008–2010: Volunteer crewmember

Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham

• Sound & Lighting Design and Operation
• Front of House supervision
• Other associated duties, including bar work and box office sales.

2004–2008: Assistant Sound Engineer/Lighting Operator

MFN Nightclub, Eastwood, Nottingham

• Assisting with setup and pack down
• Co-ordinating between band and sound engineer and venue manager
• Operation of lights
• Unlocking and securing venue
• Other roles as required: such as gopher, DJ

Interests and hobbies

• Playing the guitar, banjo, keyboard and singing (and other assorted instruments)
• Hiking, camping, bird watching
• Aviation enthusiast

References available on request.