SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Creative, practical, experienced.
Simon is a junior software engineer with 10 years experience of interpreting the European Union in Brussels and analysing maritime security in London.
He is well placed to communicate complex concepts and has a technical mind. Coding brings together the different strands of his career and passions. Next steps TBC.
- JavaScript
- Python
- HTML/CSS
- No/SQL
- Git
- Test-driven developement
- Object-oriented design
- Agile methodologies
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Copywriting
Projects
TutorMatch
A web app that connects volunteer tutors with students in need of some extra help. Tutors can indicate their subjects and availability; students can search for tutors and request a slot. Try logging in as stu@email.com / Password123!
- Flask
- React
- MongoDB
- Python
- Node.js
- bootstrap
- firebase
- Postman
- Trello
- Visual Studio
- CI/CD
Acebook
A social media web app developed from legacy code.
- MongoDB
- Express
- React
- Node.js
- CSS
- Postman
- Trello
- Visual Studio
Rösti scraper
A web scraper and email notification to tell me when rösti is available in my local supermarket.
- Python
- BeautifulSoup
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Simple Email Service
- Docker
Acebook Mobile
An iOS frontend for a MERN social media app developed from a seed repo.
- SwiftUI
- XCode
- Cloudinary
- Postman
- Trello
Experience
Junior software developer
Oct. 2023 to Feb. 2024
Makers Academy
- Bootcamp starting with python-based coding foundations module covering basics of coding and programmes' structure and cloud deployment.
- Software development module focusing on JavaScript and web applications, including RESTful APIs and agile group projects.
- Underscored importance of modern software development practices such as using Git and GitHub, pair programming, test-driven development, etc.
- JavaScript
- Python
- Postgres
- Flask
- Visual Studio Code
- Jest
- Swift
- Xcode
- Object-Oriented Design
- Test-Driven Development
- Agile
Cyber security policy advisor
April to Oct. 2023
Dept. for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Developed new UK Internet of Things cyber security legislation and collaborated on implementation of enforcement regime.
- Security requirements
- Compliance
- Excel
- Legislation
Maritime security policy advisor
Sept. 2020 to April 2023
Dept. for Transport
- Developed the UK’s legal and practical maritime security regime, working with security colleagues across government.
- Established network of European counterparts and conducted a post-implementation review of legislation.
- Interpreted novel legislation and designed workflow for enforcement at pace, which was used as a template by a sister division.
- Excel
- Security requirements
- Industry engagement
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Communications officer
June 2015 to Sept. 2020
European Parliament
- Integrated the European Parliament's visitor services, including renewing common visiting website.
- Developed engaging comms materials for online, print and facilities.
- Implemented and managed high-visibility projects to improve the parliament campus.
- Copywriting
- Website development
- Excel
- Public speaking
- Stakeholder management
- Project management
Talk to me about...
- Photography 📷
- Hiking ⛰️
- #dadlife 🧸
- F1 🏁
- Board games 🎲
- Theatre 🎭
- Campari spritz 🍷