Senior Solutions Engineer  

Experienced Solutions Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Web Development, DataAnalytics, JavaScript, Ruby, and SaaS products. Graduated from Makers Academy, where I trained in Full Stack Web Development. I’m passionate about writing high-quality code and learning new technologies.

SaaS, OOP, TDD, MVC, Ruby, Rails, Javascript, jQuery, Node.js, React.js, Rspec, Jasmine, Mocha, PostgreSQL, SQL, Git, Github, Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite

For a complete list, please check out my GitHub repos.

16 Week intensive coding bootcamp with 10% acceptance rate, emphasising:

• Curiosity and hungry passion for code
• Independent learning and problem-solving
• Pair programming
• Test Driven Development
• Software Craftsmanship

Skills include:

• OOP, TDD, MVC
• Ruby, Rails, Javascript, Node.js
• Rspec, Jasmine, Mocha

• PGCE Primary 5-11 years (incl. Masters credits)
• Achieved fully qualified teacher status (QTS) with Outstanding lesson observation scores.
• Learnt visual programming language 'Scratch', to teach computer programming basics to my pupils.

• Fine Art, BA (Hons), 1st, specialising in video and digital imaging.
• Organised several public exhibitions around Berkshire to raise money for charities including the National Aids Trust and Cancer Research UK.

• A Levels: Art (A), Photography (A), Product Design (B)
• GCSE's: 7 (A), 2 (B), 1 (C)

Taboola

Senior Solutions Engineer (Oct 2019 - Present)

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the successful on-boarding/ product delivery to EMEA clients, while also being an escalation point for Solution Engineers.

Implementation Developer (April 2019 - Sept 2019)

• Develop internal tools to automate repetitive tasks for the global Professional Services department using Javascript, Typescript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, and MySQL, resulting in countless hours saved and allowing employees to solve issues and implement solutions more quickly.
• Develop full-stack solutions with Javascript, CSS, and MySQL for our top-tier clients, which receive millions of page views per day.
• Track and debug open issues with our mobile SDK implementations and review clients' code for mobile app launches.
• Deep dive into customers's code bases to find bugs in their implementations of our product and advise them on the necessary changes to make.

Decibel

Solutions Engineer (Nov 2018 to March 2019)

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the successful on-boarding/ product delivery to EMEA clients, while also being an escalation point for Technical Support Analysts. This is achieved by utilising skills in front-end web development, technical consulting, data analytics and product management. I am also required to assist with sales demos, along with leading Proof of Concepts from a technical standpoint.

Technical Support Analyst (Nov 2017 to Oct 2018)

Tasks and highlights include:

• Writing custom Javascript to implement the Decibel platform seamlessly with client websites/ apps 
• Developing and maintaining Chrome extensions in React JS, to automate tasks for internal teams
• Dealing with, debugging and resolving technical issues raised by clients
• Running deep dive training sessions to share technical knowledge around various new technologies
• Supporting new clients with onboarding
• Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser consoles on a daily basis
• Escalating relevant bugs/ issues and working closely with the engineering team

King's College London (May 2016 to April 2017)
Digital Projects Officer

Responsible for supporting various projects across the KCL health faculties, including providing direct support to the Dean of Education, managing updates to KCL website using CMS, HTML/ CSS, and creating digital content for institute events.

TES Global (September 2014 to April 2016)
Content Acquisition Adviser

Part of a team that oversaw the launch of the first digital teaching resources marketplace in the UK. I was responsible for building relationships with premium content authors and growing author/content numbers. This was supported by the use of customer relationship management and data analytics software. I was trained in the use of Drupal CMS and required to make basic HTML/ CSS updates to the TES site on a regular basis.

Career Teachers (September 2013 to August 2014)
KS1/ KS2 Class Teacher

Taught primary school classes on a supply basis across east London. This required utilising a flexible, adaptable and proactive approach when faced with a number of challenging classroom environments, which could differ on a day-to-day basis.

Rushmore Primary School (July 2012 to August 2013)
KS2 Class Teacher

Oversaw the teaching of the national curriculum to a class of thirty Year 4 students, ensuring that the needs of all learners were met and exceeded where possible. Monitored pupil progress and prepared detailed reports for the senior leadership team and parents.

KD English Kindergarten (April 2009 to December 2010)
TEFL Class Teacher

Oversaw the teaching of a variety of subjects in English to Korean students aged 4-9 years. Produced lesson plans and teaching resources. Assisted with the English language aspects of office administration, including proof-reading all documentation for errors and linguistic competency. Updated and maintained the English areas of the school’s website.

• Songwriting I play saxophone, guitar, bass and enjoy performing when I find the time.

• Swimming I try to swim at least once a week. I love heading to a local lido in the summer.

• Diving, snorkelling I'm an animal lover and have had a lifelong fascination with sea life (for some unknown reason!)

• Travelling Living abroad for two years definitely gave me the travel bug and I'm always looking for excuses to jump on a plane to explore a new corner of the world.