About Me
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Hi, I'm Ollie. I'm 22 years old, studying Computer Science at the University of Edinburgh. I am an ambitious, hard-working and enthusiastic individual, keen to work in software development. With a strong work ethic, I thrive in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering high quality results. I am a constructive team member with experience managing and leading teams, yet I also work effectively alone when needed. I take pride in delivering all tasks on time and to the highest possible standard. With over a decade's experience in programming, I have gained a strong understanding of software development. I pick up new languages and technologies quickly, and I am always eager to learn more.
Experience
TypeScript • Node.JS • Next.JS • Haskell • C/C++ • Python • Java • C# • SQL • MongoDB • Git
Skills
Problem Solving • Numeracy • Public Speaking • Time Management • Teamwork • Customer Service
Qualifications
GCSEs
(1 – 9)
Biology
8
Computer Science
8
English Language
8
History
8
Maths
8
Physics
8
Chemistry
7
English Literature
7
French
7
From The Bishop's Stortford High School, 2019.
A-Levels
(E – A*)
Computer Science
A*
Maths
A*
Physics
A*
Further Maths
B
From The Bishop's Stortford High School, 2021.
Further Education
(3rd – 1st)
1st Year
1st
2nd Year
Upper 2nd
3rd Year
1st
4th Year
TBD
Final Grade
TBD
From The University of Edinburgh, 2025.
Work Experience
Holiday Work Bar Tender — The Three Tuns — 2021-2024
As a bar tender, I am responsible for serving customers, restocking, and ensuring the bar is kept clean and tidy. For much of the time, this involves working alone, with sole responsibility over the pub, while at busier times, it requires working as a part of a team. This role has allowed me to develop excellent communication and customer service skills.
Work Experience — ARM Holdings — December 2019
During my time at ARM, I was shown how the company operates on a day-to-day basis, giving me a good sense of how industry leading companies work. I was also given the opportunity to work in a small team to solve problems, which helped me to develop my teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills.
Work Experience — Bit Solutions — June 2018
During my week at Bit Solutions, I experienced what it is like to work in the IT management sector, visiting clients' sites, and learning how to setup and manage various systems for those clients. This experience gave me a good insight into the operation of a small business, and the importance of good customer service and communication.
Volunteering
University Pool Society Secretary — 2024-2025
As secretary, I play a key role in the organisation and management of events, social media promotion, and the overall governance of the society. This role has allowed me to develop strong organisational and leadership abilities, as well as good communication and time management skills.
Interact President — Member 2014-2021 — President 2020-2021
Interact is a long-running fundraising organisation at The Bishop's Stortford High School, working closely with the Rotary Club of Bishop's Stortford to organise events and campaigns, raising money for local, national and global charities. My role as President entailed chairing our weekly meetings, and overseeing the organisation and running of events. Being an integral member for 7 years, I have developed strong teamwork and leadership skills, as well as good public speaking abilities.
Tutor in Paired Numeracy — 2021
This involved weekly tutoring of younger students to help develop their maths skills at The Bishop's Stortford High School. This required patience and good communication skills to ensure the students understood the material.
School Librarian — Member 2014-2019 — Committee 2017-2019
My role involved the management of other Library Helpers to ensure the smooth running of the system, as well as weekly meetings to discuss how things went that week, and any plans for the next week. This role helped to develop my communication, leadership and teamwork skills.