I'm a junior full-stack developer with an entrepreneurial flair for creating eye-catching applications! I'm best described as a bubbly, carbonara-lover, who never falters from being optimistic. Friends and colleagues consider me to be a very strong communicator from my time in financial sales. I have experience in front-end, back-end, test-driven and database technologies, but lean towards front-end design due to the scope of creativity it allows. However, I enjoy all aspects of a full-stack codebase and embrace every opportunity to improve my skills.
Below is a small taster of my most recent project - a client-led, responsive application where students can book time with a tutor to improve their English skills. This project was made with the MERN stack and incorporates a third party called Mailgun, enabling the client to see any queries he receives from the site.
To view the front-end code please refer here and to visit the site, please click here.
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Please refer here to see my CV - made with Bootstrap, CSS and HTML.
Click here to view my website portfolio, made with React & Node JS!
Over the last few years, I have established wonderful jobs within finance. I thoroughly enjoyed working in this industry, and believe it taught me unparalelled levels of professionalism and fuelled my initial interest in technology. Since then, coding has opened my mind to how technology truly influences and alters every aspect of our lives. I'm throroughly excited to be part of where it goes next!
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Run Boris Run Deployed Site |
Boris sets out to get milk, while facing the trials of lockdown and social distancing. | 6 | 2 Weeks | Node, React, HTML5, Vanilla Javascript, Testing: Jest | Bringing this idea to life was a whirlwind of creativity! |
Acebook |
A modern, minimalist facebook clone with similar capabilities. | 4 | 2 Weeks | Node, React, Express, CSS/HTML, MongoDB, Testing: Cypress, Jest | Learning Node within 2 weeks & being part of a great team was wonderful. |
Bowling Calculator |
An online calculator for keeping score of your bowling game. | 1 | 4 days | Javascript, JQUERY, HTML, CSS, SVG animation, Testing: Jasmine | Loved experimenting with visuals and animation, especially SVG and JQUERY. |
MakersBnB |
A clone of AirBnB, with similar functionalities | 6 | 2 weeks | Ruby Sinatra, postgreSQL, Testing: Capybara, RSpec | Working with a great group of people! |
Thermostat |
An API-based app that takes a weather-forecast and adapts thermostat accordingly | 1 | 1 week | Vanilla JS, Testing: Jasmine | Getting to grips with AJAX and callbacks |
Student List |
Directory with CRUD mechanism | 1 | 1 day | MEVN stack - Vue.JS | Learning VUE.JS framework! |
Communication
In my previous job, much of my time involved consulting with financial investors or investment managers over large amounts of money. This required a high-level of clarity and professionalism, something I can certainly bring to the table. Further to this, in sales, you learn to "mirror" your clients. Selling everyday, though immensely tough, taught me to tailor my approach to each individual, among other invaluable lessons. This stream of varied conversation was something I exceeded in, always hitting target and bringing in over £200k of revenue in my first year.
Technology is perhaps the most indispensable industry of our time. Therefore, being a strong communicator, someone to bridge the gap between client and developer, is perhaps more important than ever and will continue to be a growing necessity.
Hard Worker
Jumping from a "C" to an "A" for A level French, exceeding my predicted grades, County Squash Champion and Grade 8 Voice were some early examples of my ability to work and study hard. More recently, it has been proven in my professional career, such as when I received a large promotion from Commercial Executive to Major Accounts Executive at the age of 24.
Self-sufficiency has always been important to me. I wanted to do Makers Academy for over a year and was able to save and complete the course, all while paying rent and bills in London independently. When I come across a problem in my code, it will niggle me until I solve it. I find great satisfaction in seeing my hard work pay off, and technology is no exception. As someone who has worked in industries such as film, sales and finance, I know versatility and a strong work ethic, are essential.
Logical and Creative Thinker
When studying English Literature and Philosophy at University, one of the most useful subject matters was the study of Logic. This was my strongest subject throughout my time at University. I received honours for every paper. Deducting the correct arguments and using mathmatical approaches came to me far more naturally than I ever suspected; I am able to revisit this part of my mind when I code. It has also benefited my creative side. In my masters, I had to edit, create and compose sound for trailers. Click here to see the trailer I made for a 4 minute film. Combining logic, analytics and creativity really seemed to ameliorate and strengthen my work.
The world is ever evolving due to technology. Creativity, entrepreneurship and logical thinking are at the forefront of this evolution, so having the mindset to get involved, stay ahead, and one day make your own venture, truly excites me.
Goji Investment Services (May 2019 to March 2020)
Senior Operations Executive
- Introduced to the world of Fintech
- Consulted with our clientele of Investment Managers on a daily basis
- Occasionally utilised SQL to construct and compile Redash data reports
- Experience in CSS and HTML for drafting automated email templates in Mandril
- Processed due diligence (KYC, KYB, AML) for international, corporate and retail investors
- Escalated any breaches or issues identified to the MLRO
- Experience and knowledge in dealing with PEP/Sanctions
- Prepared the CASS reconciliation and processed large client money movements
- Trained Junior Executives
Leyton UK (February 2018 to May 2019)
Major Accounts Executive
- In charge of the international cross-selling initiative for UK office
- Developed a deeper understanding of R&D Tax and other UK tax schemes
- Sold the optimisation of R&D Tax Claims to prospects
- Pitched our tax services to FTSE clients and large enterprises (over SMEs)
- Trained Junior Sales Executives
- Interviewed future employees
- Achieved sales metrics and revenue targets
-Commercial Executive
- Found company prospects
- Pitched our tax services
- Achieved monthly metrics and targets
- Maintained sales momentum
Empire Design (July 2017 - February 2018)
Runner and Office Assistant
- A taster of working for a film/post-production company
- In charge of general office administration and front of house
- Took the hard drives to Universal Studios
- OOP, TDD, MVC, DDD
- Agile Development Process
- Ruby, Sinatra, JavaScript, Node, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- RSpec, Jasmine, Capybara, Jest, Cypress
- Applicable Courses: Audio-Visual works on Games (WWise Software), Adobe XD from App Prototypes, Short Films and Animations
- Utilised WWise, Logic & Protools Sound Interfaces
- Use of XD and Adobe Animate for constructing application prototypes
- Merit
- Part time job at Ashbourne Private School in Kensington
- Applicable Courses: Logic and Deductivism, Politics and Philosophy
- Dissertation: 'Literature as a Discriminative or Biased Force when presenting a Disabled Character.'
- 2:1
- Captained the Girls Squash Team - BUCS Champions
- Had a radio show called “Blondies Breakfast” on Burn FM (Birmingham Radio Station)
- Singer/Actress in musical showcases
- Writer for the University Tab
- Part time job at the Student Union
- Composing music
- Endless brunches or pub lunches
- Tennis with friends
- Listening to vinyl records from the golden oldies