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Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Creating and maintaining projects for the development team that are responsible for multiple areas across Dunelm Technical Estate. Projects and responsibilities include:· Worked on several new Micro Front End (MFE) services for different sections of the website. Features include Recent Searches, Search Result List, Newsletter Sign Up From using TypeScript, React, Zustand, Tailwind CSS· Maintained Frontend and Backend legacy code bases· Added the ability for users to add products to their wish list on the search results by using a GraphQL API on the new MicroFront End service· Improved recommendation carousels across the website by working with, a third party REST API which improved performance and simplified how Dunelm gets recommendations· Lead for developing the Recent Searches functionality allowing users to have a list of several previous searched for products· Improved the performance of MFE’s by running performance audits using in-house performance testing tools and fixing issues · Mentored and Coaching Junior members of the team helping them to improve their skills and knowledge of software development

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Managing and maintaining the testing platform to enable certification of partner devices for BBC Smart TV Apps, using the Automated Certification Tool (ACT). Projects and responsibilities include:• Created an SDK to simplify writing certification tests and reduce the amount of boilerplate code required for basic interactions.• Developed a federated login solution using AWS Cognito and AWS CDK in TypeScript with accompanying REST API and dashboard to manage users.• Tech lead for creating announcements on ACT using the previously mentioned login solution that gives the certification team the ability to quickly convey messages to partners.• Improved the performance of the ACT Portal by migrating away from jQuery by updating to Bootstrap 5, refactoring components and the request util module that was using Ajax to then use Fetch.• Responsible for running security and accessibility audits on all the teams GitHub projects.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Improving the playback UI experience while watching content for iPlayer and other BBC TV Smart apps. Projects and responsibilities include:• Modernised the playback controls converting from TAL widgets to React components styled with multiple JS libraries.• Developed a Live UHD trial for users to see how their UHD experience would be on their device.• Mentored junior members of the team to facilitate their technical development.• Working on multiple Node projects using the Express JS framework to provide APIs and Sever Side Rendered UI Components that support playback features for the TV Application Platform (TAP).• Accessibility champion to improve the accessible experience across iPlayer on TV and led an investigation into getting screen reader support.• Provided out of hours DevOps support to monitor multiple Interactive TV services and investigate live issues when they occurred.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Gained experience in four different Software Engineering teams across the entirety of the BBC. Teams include Syndication Manage, BBC Sport, BBC iPlayer on TV, and BBC Knowledge & Learning. Projects and responsibilities include:• Creating, developing, and maintaining features for the multiple BBC teams such as Live Restart for iPlayer for TV & developing new components such as the FA Cup Index on the BBC Sport website.• Code reviewing other developers work using GitHub to ensure high quality of development throughout the team.• Worked on Open-Source projects such as the TV Application Layer (TAL).• Creating the new BBC Food Responsive website project and setting up architecture and deployment pipeline.• Participating in many BBC endorsed training courses to gain knowledge in different areas of software development. Training includes product management, Java, PHP and agile working.

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

I worked with the Software Development team at Kent Police on several Web Application projects. Responsibilities included:• Create Web Applications using a mixture of Java, HTML, SQL, Hibernate and Seam in Eclipse• Bug fixing on existing projects• Creating technical specifications by meeting with the Business• Create E-Forms• Maintaining a project once the project went into a live environmentWorking at Kent Police has given me valuable skills and experience in:• The ability to work on several projects at the same time and ability to prioritise work• Work with confidential and sensitive information• Creating tasks for projects and ensure they are met by a self-imposed deadline• Maintaining a project after development

St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

I worked with the arts development team on several large scale festivals. Responsibilities included:• Manning the helpdesk to help deal with customer queries and complaints• Troubleshooting computer problems for colleagues• Setting up each event which includes putting up fencing, gazebos, chairs and then packing up all equipment once the event has finished• Creating maps and promotional posters using Word, PowerPoint and Photoshop• Stewarding during the event and maintaining constant radio contactWorking with the Arts Development team has given me valuable skills and experience in:• Effective teamwork is critical to ensure the smooth running of the event and to make sure that all Health & Safety standards are met• I also enjoyed developing my technical design skills

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computer Science

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