I believe coding is one of the most prominent sectors in changing the world for the better and continues to do so at an accelerating rate. Whether its through initiatives utilising IBM’s Watson machine learning algorithms, or Facebook’s mission to connect the globe, coding is the heartbeat of our future. The continued digitalisation of the world’s economy through rapid-fire apps and big data is only increasing the scope and opportunity of change. It’s this burning desire to be a part of an industry that offers such potential, that has motivated me to quit my previous job in Finance and embark in the world of software development.

I am an ambitious and passionate individual, seeking a Full Stack Junior Developer role where I can consolidate and extend my programming acumen from Makers Academy, while also gaining exposure to product management and business strategy. My ideal role would be part of a team of talented and insightful colleagues, where there is a strong potential for personal development and growth within the firm. I've been a cog in a massive machine for a long time and would love to pursue an opportunity where I can deliver genuine value-add.

From achieving 100% in my Further Mathematics A-Level to landing a job in Barclays Capital's Solutions Group, my natural problem solving skills have been at my core. I have always been the "go-to" guy to get things done, which in all truth probably stems from a Google and putting my hand up and asking those most experienced in the field. Problem solving has been something I've been revelling in during my time so far at Makers Academy as I hone in on my software development skills.

Throughout life I have always enjoyed a challenge and taken self-development in my stride. I believe learning and constructive feedback are a matrimony which has helped me learn a plethora of new skills. Examples where my hunger to learn has been evident include;

• Learning three languages (Swedish, French, Italian)
• Team leader at a project with university peers dedicated to building a high frequency trading algorithm
• Acclaimed as a first-in-class technical whizz-kid in the confusing world of derivatives at Barclays
• Taking on a CCO role at a foodtech startup, developing skills in areas I had never previously explored like branding & marketing
• Leaving finance to study software development so my career can be aligned with my long term vision of the world to come

I'm one of those annoying people whom thrives under pressure, which can be pretty exhausting at times! For some counterintuitive reason, I actually enjoy being under the gun. My desire to challenge myself has been displayed throughout my professional life as I converted all three investment banking internships (Goldman Sachs - Spring , JP Morgan - Summer, Barclays Capital - Autumn) to offers. Thereafter, at my full time role at Barclays capital, my ability to execute split second trades was heralded. More recently, in the past six months I've taken on a role as a CCO for a rapidly growing startup, taken steps to build my own startup and have been immersing myself in software development ahead of Makers Academy.

During university I ran an event management business that was razor focused on relationship management - my ability to connect with people has been a source of continuos strength. Further along the line, at Barclays Capital I was the youngest in the investment bank to have a roster of CEOs & CFOs as my clients and was placed on the Global Action Committee (GAC). At the GAC I was responsible for liaising with peers and juniors on working conditions, technology and various initiatives including our annual charity ball.

I believe attention to detail is paramount to success in software development and is a skill I have highly appreciated during my tenure at Barclays Capital. Super competitive trades were won or lost at less than 0.1bps (0.001%) apart and given the massive trade sizes, getting the fine-print wrong could of been explosive. My attention to detail within trading meant that I was given some of the world's largest banks as clients (ABN Amro, ING, Rabobank) where I perpetually outperformed peers.

• Methodologies: Agile, SCRUM, Lean
• Languages: Native English & Swedish, Advanced French
• VBA
• Complex Modeling & Data Analysis (inc. Monte Carlo & Regression Analysis)

• Curiosity and a hungry passion for code
• Independent learner and problem-solver
• OOP, TDD, SOLID, MVC, BDD
• Pair programming & software craftsmanship (inc. XP Values)
• Key Languages learnt: Javascript, React, Node.js, JQuery, Ruby, Rails
• Key test-frameworks learnt: Rspec, Jasmine, Enzyme, Mocha, Capybara

• Studied Economics, specialising in; Applied Economics, Quantitative Techniques, Corporate Finance and Law
• Awarded an academic scholarship
• 2nd Class Honours
• Team Leader in a project devoted to building a High Frequency Trading algorithm using R and C++. Our strategy was based on momentum in various Futures Markets which was highly profitable but was unfortunately axed as new market rules came into place by the regulators
• Student Investor [www.studentinvestor.org – finished 2nd]

• A-Levels: Economics (A), Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A) and French (A)
• 100% in my Further Mathematics A-Level and achieved a gold award at the Senior Mathematics Challenge
• 10 GCSE’s: 8 A*s, 2 Bs
• British champion in karting for Junior Max [aged 14-16], winning team in the BUKC championship
• WOHAA [Wings of Hope Appreciation Award – raised in excess of £3000 to charity]
• Rugby A-Team, Tennis & Cross Country

• FCA approved with CISI Derivatives, Markets & Regulations qualifications
• Selected on to the Fresh Minds “One’s to Watch” programme

NEZ (Oct'16 to Present)
Chief Commercial Officer

• Responsible for; Financials, Funding, Data analysis, Sales & Marketing and Operator relationships
• Our first SEIS funding round was over-allocated, receiving investment from Nick Robertson (Founder - ASOS) and Martin Robinson (Chairman - Casual Dining Group), to name but a few
• Launched PPC campaign and pioneered an internal data dashboard to track consumer behavior
• Managed four new operator sign-ups

Barclays Capital (Sep'12 to Aug'16)
Associate - Solutions Group

• Role began with private-side derivative solutions for Dutch & Scandinavian corporates, SSAs and Financial institutions
• Tasks included; derivative pricing for “flow” clients, pitch book building for strategic dialogue, investment strategies as well as primary issuance related risk management. Projects use a framework of complex modeling, market & macroeconomic analysis and VBA
• Expanded my role in April 2015 to encompass Dutch Debt Capital Markets, focusing on corporate’s issuance and Liability Management of senior, hybrid and convertible debt in private and public markets
• Leveraged first-in-class technical ability and Economic discipline to be an integral team player, providing unique market insight and keeping the team up-to-date on change consultancy (i.e. Regulation, internal policies). This skill set gave me access to conduct CEO & CFO level meetings – I was the youngest in the Investment Bank to be able to do so
• Mentor to three juniors and was responsible for training all new interns & graduates joining our coverage team

Glam London (Jul'07 to Dec'11)
Managing Director

• Co-founded and developed an event management company during School and University
• Lead a team of 30 individuals, whilst designing a bespoke proprietary data management platform. We managed over 200 private & corporate events and the final valuation of the company was in excess of £300,000

JP Morgan (Jun'11 to Sep'11)
Summer Internship - Sales & Trading

• Worked primarily with the Equity Sales Team in both cash and derivatives products. Tasks included daily pitches, hosting presentations, analysing firms using Discount Cash Flow & Sum of The Parts and developed a quantitative model on mean reversion