West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Driving Licence Status: Full clean and pass plus
Currently studying for a MEng degree in Software Engineering with good communication skills enjoys working in a team and is a hard working and conscientious student. I am looking for a graduate work within the software industry where I can enhance and learn many skills both technical and personal. I have had 14 months work placement as part of my degree, as well as 9 months part-time work where I have gained experience and knowledge.
MEng Software Engineering
Completing Final Year
BSc Software Development 2:1
A level: - 5 C - E IT, General Studies, Maths, Physics & Chemistry
GCSE: - 10 A - C Including Maths, English & Separate Science
Working part time at the family butchers Skills learned: Teamwork, Timekeeping and organisation.
Building and maintaining www.Wozop.com and www.TheTvKing.com using skills learned at university and during industrial placement.
Learning the importance of Search Engine Optimisation was important so that the site could get more exposure on search engines.
Also took part in The Education Engineering Scheme from 2003-2004 during this time I lead and worked as part of a team as we worked with National Grid on a project.
Having taken part in the project I learned how to work and lead as part of a team on an academic project as well as how to conduct team meetings.
I am a keen footballer and play for a local amateur team each week. I play sports including tennis, pool and snooker with friends.
I am also a keen gardener and grow a range of plants, fruit and vegetables.
I also enjoy watching television, films and playing computer games.
References are available on request.
Driving Licence Status: Full clean and pass plus
Personal Profile
Currently studying for a MEng degree in Software Engineering with good communication skills enjoys working in a team and is a hard working and conscientious student. I am looking for a graduate work within the software industry where I can enhance and learn many skills both technical and personal. I have had 14 months work placement as part of my degree, as well as 9 months part-time work where I have gained experience and knowledge.
Key Skills Gained:
- Java, JavaSpaces
- PHP, (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax
- C++, C#, VB, ASP.Net Visual Studio Express 2008
- MySQL & MSSQL Server 2005
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher and Outlook
- ECDL qualification (2005)
- UML, SEO
Industrial Work Experience
May 2008 - June 2009 ME Consultancy
Systems Designer
- Working on the ASP.NET website and used CSS to replace the previous in-line styling. This was required to allow a 'white label' version of the site to be created.
- Provided support and assistance to clients who have been using the system and took part in client facing meetings to discuss their interest in the system.
- Working on a pre-existing VB program to process text messages, required a quick and solid understanding of the program.
July 2007 - April 2008 Datalinx Ltd
Work placement Software Developer
- During 9 months working in a small development team working on web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, MSSQL server and C#.net.
- I worked on design development and testing of the systems.
- Took part in meeting with MD and Managers to discuss both technical and business ideas and developments.
- Provided end user training and discussed further system enhancements requiring good interpersonal skills.
- Researched and reported to the MD and manager looking at new areas of business.
Education
September 2005 - Present University Of Huddersfield
MEng Software Engineering
Completing Final Year
BSc Software Development 2:1
- First Year Modules: - Results
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- A Writing Software
- B Computer Sci and Maths
- B Workshop
- B Technical & Learning Skills
- B Modelling & Prototyping
- C Hardware & Networks
- Second Year Modules: - Results
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- B Relational Databases & Web Integration
- B Formal Aspects of Computer Science
- B Professional Issues & Project Management
- C Algorithms, Processes and Data
- D Operating Systems & Language Translators
- D Object-Oriented System Development capped(A)
- Third Year Placement: - Results
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- A Personal Social & Technical Skills
- C Self Assessment
- Final Fourth Year Modules
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- A Modern Database Applications
- B Distributed Client-Server Systems
- B Individual Project
- C Language Specification & Implementation
- C Large Systems Environments
September 1998 - July 2005 The Mirfield Free Grammar & Sixth Form
A level: - 5 C - E IT, General Studies, Maths, Physics & Chemistry
GCSE: - 10 A - C Including Maths, English & Separate Science
Other Work
December 2008 - Present Bang Marketing
Freelance Web Developer
1997 - 2007 C Ramsden Butchers
Assistant
Working part time at the family butchers Skills learned: Teamwork, Timekeeping and organisation.
Achievements
Building and maintaining www.Wozop.com and www.TheTvKing.com using skills learned at university and during industrial placement.
Learning the importance of Search Engine Optimisation was important so that the site could get more exposure on search engines.
Also took part in The Education Engineering Scheme from 2003-2004 during this time I lead and worked as part of a team as we worked with National Grid on a project.
Having taken part in the project I learned how to work and lead as part of a team on an academic project as well as how to conduct team meetings.
Leisure Activities
I am a keen footballer and play for a local amateur team each week. I play sports including tennis, pool and snooker with friends.
I am also a keen gardener and grow a range of plants, fruit and vegetables.
I also enjoy watching television, films and playing computer games.
References are available on request.
