Technical Expertise
Proficient in the following development languages and software packages:- Microsoft Office Suite
- C - 3 years Experience
- Java - 3 years Experience including project work
- Haskell - 1 years Experience, not used for 2 years
- MATLAB - 2 years Experience
- Linux OS - Ubuntu
- Microsoft Windows - 98, 2000, ME, XP and Vista
- LATEX document formatting
- PHP
- MySQL
- HTML and XHTML
- CSS
- Prolog
Curriculum Vitae
Education
| 2006 - 2009 University of Bristol: |
Studying for BSc Computer Science. Expected result: 2.1 Modules: Cryptography, Databases, AI & Logic Programming Advanced Software Development, Computational Neuroscience Systems Integration, Computer Graphics, Web Technologies |
| 1999 - 2006 Lymm High School: |
10 GCSEs Grades A* to B 4 A Levels Systems & Control (A), Mathematics (B), Economics (B), Computing (B) |
Personal Statement
A high achieving student currently in the latter stages of University education, who actively engages in extra-curricular activities such as;
- Financial Director of a successful Young Enterprise firm during A level tenure, which won a marketing award. This helped to improve team productivity and effective time management.
- Mentored first year students at University, thus developing communication skills and personal knowledge of the subject area.
- Regular columnist for the Epigram (Bristol student paper) about technology and related issues.
Work Experience
October 2008: Volunteer Group Leader, Reach - Bristol
July 2008: BT Phonebook Delivery, PDC - Lymm, Cheshire
Easter 2008: Voice recording the pronunciation curriculum for the Climb Level 4 language training website
Assisted on international project to record voice recognition system for use in a pilot training application, working to strict deadlines.
July 2007: Stewarding at University Open Day, Bristol
June 2004 till September 2006: Checkout Operator/Supervisor, Somerfield Stores - Lymm
Dealt with customers on a regular basis and handled complaints, improving communication skills and conflict resolution. Had to float all tills and check for unusual losses or gains throughout shift.
March 2003 till April 2003: Finance/Administration Assistant, North West Development Agency
Work experience placement, tasked with filtering mail for department, sorting and filing invoices, checking over accounts spreadsheets and asset tagging. Developed skills including working as part of an office unit, dealing with figures and analysis and improved timekeeping.
September 2002 till June 2004: Delivered Papers Daily, Dobson's Newsagents
Delivered national papers before school every weekday and Saturday morning, improved punctuality and general fitness.
December 2001 till September 2003: Delivered Papers Weekly, Warrington Guardian
Delivered local weekly paper to houses every Thursday afternoon.
Interests
- Music - playing guitar and clarinet (passed grade four exam), listening to a variety of music, including live concerts.
- Sports - cricket, marathon running and football (member of an Intramural football team throughout my time at Bristol).
- Reading - especially crime novels, and books which develop a broader knowledge of my University subject.