I am a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, who enjoys meeting challenges and solving problems, as a team or as an individual. Since graduating from university, I have worked for various aerodynamic testing facilities.

I had always been interested in computer systems and had always wanted to pursue a career in programming, so that when Makers Academy was recommended to me I realised that their software development bootcamp was the perfect next step. I really enjoy working out how things work, and why things work in a particular way.

• Successfully completed an intensive 3 month bootcamp, learning the fundamentals of TDD using Rspec, Cypress, Jest and Jasmine, Agile working practices, as well as Fullstack Development using Ruby and Javascript(Node.js).
• Frequently worked in different pairs over a period of time, requiring flexibility, teamwork and communication.
• While the core languages covered were Ruby and JavaScript, the bootcamp has provided me with the skills to learn new languages quickly.
• Learnt about the MVC model and used PostgresSQL
• Have gotten familiar with version control using Git/Github

• FdSc Network Management
• Pass

• PGCE(Secondary Maths)
• Pass

• BSc Physics
• 2:2

Aircraft Research Association (January 2018 to June 2021)
Research Engineer

• Working within a team environment in the preparation and assembly of models and rigs for testing to defined quality standards, giving consideration to schedule and costs.
• Operating the Transonic Wind Tunnel, and complementary test facilities

LUSH (November 2015 to December 2017)
Sales Assistant

• Working as part of a varied team
• Able to translate customer needs into appropriate products and routines

RWDI (2010 to August 2015)
Senior Wind Tunnel Operator

• Learning the companies proprietary testing suite
• Self teaching how to implement new tests from documentation
• Training other wind tunnel operators and assisting with training documentation

RAF (2002 to 2004)
Propulsion Technician

• During my at RWDI, I was able to quickly pick up the necessary skills for my role, such that when the Senior Wind Tunnel Operator left within 3 months of me starting, I was the sole Windtunnel Operator, and was able to maintain the busy testing schedule. While at A.R.A. i was able to impress my team leader with the speed that I learnt to operate the transonic windtunnel, that I recieved a payrise as soon as my probation period was over.

• Between working at RWDI, A.R.A., learning to code and my time painting miniatures, I have learnt to pay attention to the details, to ensure the desired outcome. This also comes through in debugging and problem solving, where my use of console logs is well known in my coding groups.

• As an avid boardgamer attending meetups means meeting new people to play with, and as such requires good social skills

• I am able to fit myself around the team as required, and pair programming has allowed me to develop my communication and problem solving skills.

I am an avid RPG player and boardgamer, enjoying the social interaction therein. I also enjoy playing strategy based computer games. One of my favourite ways to unwind is to paint miniature figures.