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I'm Jenny and I'm looking for a job as a Junior Developer.

I'm energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about learning. I want to be a developer because I love problem solving and I'm good at it. I'm super excited to be starting a career where I get to solve problems and learn new things every day.

I would like to work with friendly open people in a dynamic environment where I can continue build my skills as a developer.

Have a look at my website here!

• While studying Physics, working through mathematical and practical problems strengthened my ability to think logically and laterally. In the lab, we practiced hypothesising, manipulating data and drawing conclusions.
• At my previous company (options trading), I was responsible for producing data-driven quantitative analysis of options positions and trading strategies.
• I am good at breaking a problem down into manageable pieces - this is a crucial part of object-oriented design and writing clean readable code that is easy to adapt and test.

• I'm sociable and confident while still being a good listener.
• As a risk manager, communication was extremely important - much of my day was spent discussing complex market risk issues with traders and presenting conclusions to management.
• I also have experience collaborating with developers and technology consultants, as last year I led a project to launch a new fund.
• Over the last 12 weeks, I've had lots of experience talking about code and programming concepts both with developers and people not from a technology background. I've enjoyed practising Agile and XP values and can really see how effective they are.

• I have always been conscientious and curious; I apply myself fully to whatever I am doing.
• On my banking graduate scheme, I saw opportunities for increased efficiency in the Operations department; I taught myself VBA so I could build some macros and challenge established processes.
• When I first moved into Risk, I was reporting straight in to the COO who was a bit too busy to train me! I took on responsibility very quickly and learnt a range of new skills and concepts with very little guidance.
• I am highly ambitious and willing to work hard to achieve goals set by myself and others.

• I have just completed my twelve amazing but exhausting weeks at Makers. Self-led and teamwork focused, we've learnt about Test Driven Development, Object-Oriented Design, Agile methodologies and pair programming.
• Technologies: Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, Node.js, Swift, Html, CSS, Rspec, Jasmine, Mocha, PostrgreSQL, Mongo DB, Github, Trello
• It's not only coding skills I've gained along the way but a new approach to learning; knowing where to start, what to try, when to ask for help and when to persevere.
• It has helped me understand that with the right kind of approach, you can learn any language yourself. In week 6 for example, we were told to simply build an Airbnb clone in Javascript, a language that none of us had seen before. On Monday I didn't have a clue what "Node" was, by Friday we had a functional (but not pretty!) TDD'd website.

Physics BSc (Hons) 2:1 (68%)

My final year project “Stretching Molecules in a Computer” involved building a model of a polymer in C with my lab partner. We both achieved strong 1sts and had a lot of fun working together. Unbeknown to me at the time, this was my first pairing experience!

4As at A-level: Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics

8A*s and 2As at GCSE

Mako Europe (Apr 2015 - Jun 2017)
Product Controller, Risk Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada (Sep 2013 - Mar 2015)
Graduate Scheme, Operations Analyst
Allianz Malaysia (Nov 2012 - Apr 2013)
Intern - Finance, Corporate Development
Royal Bank of Canada (Jun 2012 - Oct 2012)
Intern - Data Project
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (Summer 2009 & 2010)
Online Delivery Data Assistant

Sports

I enjoy playing netball, tennis, yoga, skiing, rock climbing and triathlons. I am a sports enthusiast and am always encouraging others to participate! Organised several sporting events for Mako: favourites include the Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo and Tower 42 Vertical Rush!

Volunteering

At school, I participated in a weekly care group for handicapped children. I also provided live-in care for disabled guests at a week long holiday camp - an amazing and eye opening experience. From 2013 - 2016 I attended schools in London with Numbers and Reading Partners; a teaching initiative to engage children with Maths and reading.

Travel

I am passionate about travel and outdoor adventures. I spent an amazing 6 months exploring South America, China and South-East Asia after graduating. I trekked through stunning landscapes, tried weird and wonderful cuisines and got to experience and learn from cultures so different to my own.