I am a full stack junior web developer, proficient in Javascript, Ruby, Test Driven Development, Object Orientated Design and both front-end and back-end development. I recently graduated from Makers Academy. I chose not to go to university and to instead focus on something in which both I have a genuine interest and could see myself doing for the rest of my life. From learning the basics to my final project, I've enjoyed programming more than any other work. Software development has given me the opportunity no other has to be creative and to see my work as useful and important in the world. I am looking for a job where the work and my co-workers will help expand my knowledge while successfully delivering value for my employer and their clients. I think it is very important to be in a workspace where I would be given clear instructions on what is needed from me while also having the freedom to choose how I reach those goals. As a junior developer, I value the understanding employers have that, while I may not know everything right now, I am more than willing to find out!
I am a fast learner, I am never stuck on a bug for long, and I approach everything I do from a logical perspective trying to stay as rational as possible. I never let hard work bring me down and I stay positive, confident and (most importantly) happy!
One of my favourite things about Makers Academy is that I met so many people that I otherwise would not have. Out of all my work, I am the most proud of my group work. Turning a simple idea into user stories and acceptance criteria, along with AGILE team work has helped me be more efficient and focused in groups, and furthered my desire to just keep coding! Group Projects: Makersbnb , DevLinQ , Steami
My ability to convert seemingly big challenges into smaller tasks that are well defined and achievable has greatly improved my organisation and efficiency when working on projects at Makers Academy. When handling smaller problems, such as errors and bugs, I aim to employ the best possible debugging processes. It's due to this I have been able to push the boundaries of how far I can go into the unknown with my work and still come out the other side with a great result! Eg. DevLinQ chrome extension
As a junior developer I believe the speed at which I learn new skills is important. One of my proudest achievements at Makers Academy was to learn Javascript, Jquery, Jasmine, AJAX and APIs for a project and build it in only 5 days: Thermostat. I have become a faster learner due to Makers Academy teaching me to be a knowledge worker; to know how to find the answer quickly and precisely with no starting information.
| Project | Description | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Makersbnb | An AirBnB clone | Ruby On Rails |
| Steami | Steami is a single page Universal Javascript app built on the MERN stack that summarises a user's Steam profile. | MERN, Node, React |
| DevLinQ | A chrome extension and react app to improve and add to the google search results for programming-related searches | Javascript, Node, React |
- Curiosity and hungry passion for code
- Independent learner, problem-solver, knowledge worker
- OOP, TDD, MVC
- Software Craftsmanship
- Ruby, Rails, Sinatra, Javascript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL,
- Rspec, Jasmine, Capybara, Mocha, Chai, own
- A-level: Physics, Economics and RS
- As-level: Maths
- iGCSE: 11
- Extended Project Qualification: How did music follow and influence desegregation in America in the 20th Century?
worldflow (24/04/17 - current) junior developer
- Fin-tech with a small office and an international client portfolio
- Desgin and implementation of investment research web & email distribution platforms
- Working for solutions that are responsivley designed and intuitive to a clients specific needs
- Experience working solo from a client's request to design new features in a modular way which can easily be used for other clients/requests
- Experience working with both back-end and front-end senior-developers in a 3-man team to bring our clients new features in a time estimated and scope controlled manner
- Version and time controlled coding for compliance with financial contracts
- Experience in direct contact with client throughout project, being involved with clients feature decisions, bringing new design ideas to clients to try for their platform, day-to-day maintanince/requests of multiple sites and servers
- Javascript, jQueary, HTML, CSS, mySQL, Python and Java
Hawksmoor (2015)
Waiter/Runner
- Skateboarding
- Cycling
- Guitar