Software Engineer with 1 year experience in developing programs for desktop, web-apps and command line deployment. Strong foundation in programming languages C and Python, and functional programming languages Bracket, ML. Studying Computer Science has built a solid understanding of programming core concepts and taught skill for writing clear and understandable code. Gained knowledge of Object Oriented Programming during IT experience (C#/.Net) with a team of developers at the Direct Sheet Plant. Equally comfortable as a self-starter, leader or Agile team member, I maximise my impact through timely engagement with stakeholders to review expectations and careful time management.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER EXPERIENCE
Junior Software Engineer, Tata Steel
IJmuiden, NL
2022 – present
- Gained experience in C# .NET programming during a placement in the IT Engineering team at the TSE Direct Sheet Plant. Liaising with end users, I supported developers in maintaining programs responsible for coil movements in the Warehouse Management System.
- Programming languages experience
- C languages C / C++ / C#
- Python / Bootstrap / Flask
- Database SQLite / mySQL
- Functional languages Racket / ML
- Developed stock price web app using Python / Flask for frontend and SQLite for backend link. Using an API, the app offers the user access to current share price search, buying / selling shares, and a ‘Stock Trade History’.
- Continuing second year of studying Computer Science alongside full time employment to develop knowledge in advanced CS topics (Data Structures & Algorithms, System Architecture and Design)
- Github repository link
EDUCATION (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
- cs50-Python course September 2023 - ongoing
Harvard University Remote
- C# Sharp Programming, April 2023 – May 2023
- OSSU Computer Science Curriculum January 2023 - ongoing
Open Source Society University Remote
- Python for Everybody January 2023 - February 2023
- cs50x course October 2022 - March 2023
Harvard University Remote
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Automotive Insight Manager, Tata Steel
2016 - 2022
IJmuiden, NL
- Guided TSE investment decisions as team member providing research and insights about steel demand, customers and 10 year market outlooks for projects such as E-motor steel production, EV battery steel and Low Carbon Steel price mechanism
- Briefed senior Sales and Marketing Leadership in monthly Global Auto Market meetings discussing customer and market developments, forecasting EU vehicle production and future steel sales
- Improved Global Account Manager’s share-of-wallet knowledge and Annual Plan steel sales forecasting by automating steel demand dataset (in Powerpivot) to include individual car models’ steel demand per steel product
- Managed two reporting lines (Director of Strategy, Head of Marketing) to produce market sizing, customer insight and competitor market share growth reports on an ad-hoc basis (e.g. Hot Dipped Galv Full Finish market report)
Automotive Account Manager, Tata Steel
2012 - 2016
IJmuiden, NL
- Responsible for managing supply and price negotiation of 100 kilotonnes of automotive steel to German and Central Europe automotive customers
- Managed multi-discipline Account Team across a matrix organisation prioritising customer satisfaction by promoting a right-first-time approach with team initiative encouraged to drive continuous improvement
Commercial Accountant, Tata Steel
2010 – 2012
Cardiff, UK
- Reported to Financial Controller on automotive customers financial performance
- Researched and created KPI reports for briefing senior finance and automotive account managers
Business Analyst, Tata Steel
2007 – 2009
Cardiff, UK
Masters IELTs Tutor, University of Southampton
2006 – 2007
Southampton, UK
- Responsible for designing and teaching lessons to international students with the aim of preparing students language ability to meet the demands of Masters degree study
English Tutor, Freelance
2004 – 2005
Bandung, IND
- Negotiated teaching contracts with public organisations (Universities, government departments) to design and teach English language seminars and syllabuses
English Tutor, Japanese Ministry of Education
2001 – 2004
Kyushu, JPN
- Appointed by Ministry of Education to design and teach English lessons at a Japanese High School
EDUCATION
- MSc Accounting and Management (Post Graduate Diploma) 2006 – 2007
University of Southampton, UK
- BSc Management Science 1997 – 2001
University of Wales, Swansea, UK
- A-level (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) 1995 – 1997
Cowes High School, Isle of Wight, UK
- GCSE (10) 1991 – 1995
Ryde School, Isle of Wight, UK
LANGUAGES
- Dutch intermediate (currently studying B1 -> B2)
- Japanese intermediate
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
- Trainer for under-15 football team and referee
- Playing and teaching my sons guitar
- Sport (running, cycling, swimming)