I'm a newly appointed apprentice Software Developer in the Home Office, absolutely thrilled to have found my calling in the world of Software Development and to be given the opportunity to learn at such a well respected organisation - Maker's Academy.
After a career in the Civil Service performing a number of roles, including Business Analyst and writing Policy, I found myself increasingly involved in the technical side of things, with my aptitude in the area leading me to being offered a position in the digital world.
Channelling my obsessive tendencies and unquenched thirst for learning, I have 'held my own' in an experienced, high performing team, despite being relatively new to the area and for the first time in my professional life, I really love what I do.
I hope to improve and be a great asset for any business - I'm Not the finished article by any means but I have a compulsion to improve, great interpersonal skills and a good foundation to build upon.
I have about 12 years experience of working in computer system, in a variety of waterfall and agile environments. As a Policy Advisor, BA and eventually Software Developer, I have dictated functionality, written policies and procedures, tested systems, trained staff and written code that has been deployed into a production environment.
I've written Policies and Procedures that were used across the world, answered questions from MP's and contributed to submissions that have been presented to Cabinet Ministers.
I have worked in Government Communications and was responsible for agency communications to staff, authoring news stories and instructions via an intranet.
Watch this space for updates as the course is completed but to begin...
- Exponentially accelerated learning to improve skills
- Pre-coursework complete
- Ruby, Git, Rspec, Linux
- GCSE - 9 A* - C
HM Passport Office (December 2001 - present)
Various including: Software Developer, Business Analyst, Policy Writer and Procedures Officer
Music is my life - I've played guitar for 25+ years and been in bands that have toured the UK, playing festivals and other venues. I also write and record my own music in a home studio and have taught a number of students. I spent most of my spare time (And money) attending gigs and festivals.
I'm also a big film buff and gamer.