About Me
Hi, I'm Ollie. I'm a 23 year old Software Developer with over a decade of programming experience and a passion for writing robust, scalable software, based in London, UK. I bring an ambitious and proactive mindset, fast learning ability, and proven leadership experience. I am always keen to apply my technical expertise and creativity in professional environments.
Skills
Languages:
JavaScript/TypeScript
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Python•
C/C++•
Java•
C#•
Haskell•
SQL•
HTML/CSS•
LaTeXTechnologies:
Node.JS
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React•
Next.JS•
MongoDB•
Git•
Docker•
Bash•
UnixOther:
Problem Solving
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Teamwork•
Public Speaking•
Time Management•
Customer ServiceQualifications
GCSEs
(1 – 9)
Biology
8
Computer Science
8
English Language
8
History
8
Maths
8
Physics
8
Chemistry
7
English Literature
7
French
7
The Bishop's Stortford High School (2019)
A-Levels
(E – A*)
Computer Science
A*
Maths
A*
Physics
A*
Further Maths
B
The Bishop's Stortford High School (2021)
University
(3rd – 1st)
1st Year
1st
2nd Year
Upper 2nd
3rd Year
1st
4th Year
1st
Final Grade
1st
The University of Edinburgh (2025)
Experience
Software Developer, Park Place Technologies, London — September 2025-Present
- Full stack software development in a fast-paced environment.
- Working with a range of technologies including TypeScript, Java and C/C++.
- Collaborating with a team of developers to design and implement new features, fix bugs, and improve performance.
- Led a major upgrade of a 350,000-line TypeScript codebase from TypeScript 2.7 to 6.0, enabling strict mode and improving type safety, maintainability, and developer tooling.
Software Developer (Self-Employed), Bean Sync, Remote — August 2026-Present
- Full stack software development for an inventory and order management platform for coffee wholesalers.
- Developing and maintaining a React-based web application, with Supabase providing backend services and Netlify hosting the platform.
- Working directly with the startup to design and implement new features, improve existing functionality, and resolve bugs.
- Contributing across the full development lifecycle, from requirements and system design through to implementation and deployment.
Bar Tender, The Three Tuns, Bishop's Stortford — Holiday Work 2021-2025
- Served customers, managed inventory, and maintained cleanliness and organisation.
- Often operated solo as well as part of a team, requiring high levels of responsibility and reliability.
- Developed excellent communication and customer service skills.
Work Experience, ARM Holdings — December 2019
- Observed day-to-day operations in a major tech company.
- Worked on small group problem-solving tasks, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Work Experience, Bit Solutions — June 2018
- Shadowed IT professionals providing client services.
- Gained experience in system setup, maintenance, and small business operations.
Volunteer Experience
Club Volunteer, Bishop's Stortford Rugby Football Club — 2025-Present
- Produce weekly match-day slides featuring sponsorship information and details about the day's fixtures.
- Set up and operate the speaker system in the marquee for 1st XV match-day lunches.
- Regularly manage and maintain the clubhouse TV and speaker systems outside of match days.
Secretary, Edinburgh University Pool Society — 2024-2025
- Managed event planning, communication, and social media promotion.
- Developed organisational and time management skills.
President, TBSHS Interact — Junior Rotary Group — 2020-2021
- Chaired weekly meetings and oversaw charity event planning.
- Built strong public speaking, leadership, and coordination skills.
- Delivered interviews with public figures on a regular basis throughout the term.
Committe Member, TBSHS Interact — Junior Rotary Group — 2014-2020
- Coordinated and took the lead in annual charity fundraisers.
- Promoted the organisation and its events throughout the local community.
Senior Prefect, The Bishop's Stortford High School — 2020-2021
- Assisted with school events and represented the school and Sixth Form.
- Curated leadership and teamwork skills.
Maths Tutor, The Bishop's Stortford High School — 2020-2021
- Provided weekly one-to-one tutoring in maths for younger pupils.
- Augmented patience, communication and teaching skills.
School Librarian, The Bishop's Stortford High School — 2014-2019 (Committee 2017-2019)
- Helped organise other student volunteers and weekly operations.
- Participated in weekly forum to discuss library operations.