Welcome
I am an outgoing and reliable person with a strong drive to achieve perfection in everything I do. I have recently obtained a 2.1 BSc degree in Computer Science with software engineering at Lancaster University. I have a great passion for new technology and I am looking to make a career in the games industry.
Technical Skills
I have been developing software for around four years now and have worked with many languages and technologies. I am currently working predominately on web and iphone development.
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Java / JSP / Java Script
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PHP / MySQL
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XHTML / CSS
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C / C++
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Obj-C / iPhone dev
Work Experience
Here is a breif overview of jobs I have done or are currently still doing.
TouchSolar is a Preston based company who provide free solar panels to domestic homes. As their software developer I have been in charge of the re-development of thier web site. This project have included working closed with the designer to come up with a site which will appear for a national market. The development of the site has been done in php, html, css and mysql.
As a student ambassador my role is to promote Windows 7 at Lancaster University and spread awareness about Windows 7 Access All Areas. This requires me to build networks with students to get them enthusiastic about the brand and various products which are being released. One of the first campaigns which was undertaken was the Windows 7 Second Movie competition, which gave students a chance to win VIP tickets to the British Film Festival. This role also allows me to gain an insight into some cutting edge industries such as movies and visual DJing.
As part time administrator my job roles are to work on reception and greet patients as they arrive at the centre. The role also includes answering phone calls and emails regarding enquires about the centre.
Along with the receptionist duties I work as website maintainer, this means keep the website up to date with all the new things which are going on.
I've worked as a Clerical Officer in a number of departments within the trust, these being: Human Resources, Medical Records and Training and Development. I had to demonstrate a good knowledge of understand in each of these department to succeed in each role. The main duties in each role was to answer calls, send letters to member of staff, creating databases and spreadsheets, booking staff onto training courses.
Education
This section is a record of my educational history from high school up to the current day at Lancaster University.
Studying Computer Science with Software Engineering has increased my knowledge within computer and given me a great insight into advanced computing concepts. Throughout my course I have worked with many different programming languages and various cutting edge technologies. I have also been a course representative for two of the three years, which enabled me to make decisions on the course structure and running of the department.
Whilst at Lancaster I worked towards the Lancaster Award which I obtained in my final year, the award was gained by succeeding in the four key areas of:
- Employability/career development
- Campus,community and socail development
- Work experience
- Sports and activity development
Outside my course I have been an active member of the Swimming and Waterpolo club, which I took up the role as men's waterpolo captain in 2010-2011. Since starting Lancaster the sport of triathlon has been a big part of my spare time, this has motivated me to continually better myself in not just triathlon but in everything I do.
By now I had a great passion for technology and computers in particular, I took a National Diploma in IT practitioner which taught me some of the basic concepts of computing and provided me with some vital IT skills. Throughout my time at Runshaw I took my love of sport further by taking up cycling and continuing with rugby playing for my local team.
My interested in technologies first came from high school where I studied ICT at GCSE along with design and tech at St.Bedes . It was my involment in the rugby team which helped me develop some key team building skills and became enthusiastic about sport.