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.

  • Java / JSP / Java Script

  • PHP / MySQL

  • XHTML / CSS

  • C / C++

  • Obj-C / iPhone dev

Work Experience

Here is a breif overview of jobs I have done or are currently still doing.

Software Developer - TouchSolar June 2011 - August 2011

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.

Windows Student Ambassador - Microsoft Sep 2010 - Present

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.

Administrator - Burscough Neuro Physiotherapy Center Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

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.

Clerical Officer - Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust April 2008 - Oct 2010

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.

Portfolio

This section highlights previous work which I have produced or have worked on.

  • Lancaster Uni Swimming and waterpolo
  • Burscough Neuro Physiotherapy
  • Lancaster StudentMarketPlace
  • Lancaster Univeristy Extravs
  • Movie Me Baby

Education

This section is a record of my educational history from high school up to the current day at Lancaster University.

Computer Science with Software Engineering - Lancaster University Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

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.

IT Practitioners - National Diploma, Runshaw College Sep 2006 - Jul 2008

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.

St.Bedes High school - Ormskirk Sep 2001 - Jul 2006

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.