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Personal Profile: 2 nd Year Computer Science finalist. Experienced in programming and database design, both in team-based and individual project settings. Conscientious, with a keen logical approach to problem solving and the ability to relate well to people in a wide range of contexts.

Education:

1998 - 2001 B.Sc. (hons) in Computer Science, University of Wales Swansea.
The modular course has consisted of individual and team coursework and programming projects supported by lectures which included:
  • Delphi , taught course and individual project, programming a database user-interface for Windows.
  • Pascal, theory and individual programme development.
  • Database development, relational databases using Paradox and Access .
  • Software design, data structures and system design.
  • Expert systems development using Leonardo .
  • Networks, compilers and microprocessor design.
  • Operating systems, in particular UNIX and Windows 95 .

    In addition I have attended departmental courses in C , C++ and Visual Basic , and have a good working knowledge of these languages.

    Project work

    I have successfully completed 3 team exercises involving the development of application software using Delphi and C, and design documentation to support the software.
    My final year project involves developing a database application system using Delphi which will be accessed via the Internet . This has meant learning about web applications, user interface design and looking into different methods of implementation.

    1998 GCE "A"levels Rhossili Comprehensive School
    Maths (A) , Geography (B) , Economics (B) .

    1996 GCSEs Rhossili Comprehensive School
    Computer studies (A) , Mathematics (B) , Science double award (BB) , English language (A) , English literature (B) , Design technology (C) , Geography (A) , History (C) , French (B) .

    Positions of responsibility:

    Committee member of the University Computer Society. This involved helping organise visiting speakers and social events.
    Final year representative on the Staff / Student Committee. This involves liaising with all computer science finalists, and representing them at departmental meetings. This role helped develop my negotiation and communication skills.

    Relevant work experience:
    Summer 2000 IT Network Wales Placement at a family hotel in Swansea.
    I was responsible for implementing a computerised booking and accounting system and developed software using ACCESS and Sage (Microsoft Applications). I also purchased and installed the hardware, implemented the new system and trained the staff to use it.
    May 1999 University of Wales Swansea, Careers Centre
    Helped to develop a web site for the Careers Centre (www.swansea.ac.uk/careers)

    Other work experience:

    Summer 1999 The Commercial Inn, Killay : Bar & Restaurant work
    Summer 1998 Top Shop : Sales Assistant
    1995 - 2000 Various families : Baby-sitting.

    Skills gained from work experience:
  • Dealing tactfully with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Ability to review situations and take decisions based on the findings.
  • Taking responsibility for handling large sums of money.
  • Working effectively as part of a team.
  • Being responsible for the welfare of others in my care.
  • Starting to understand how commercial organisations work.

    Interests:

    Sport Vice-captain of the University Netball Team (1999-2000).
    Keeping fit. I'm a member of a local gym.
    Cycling. I raised £250 for heart research on a sponsored bike ride.
    Reading I particularly enjoy historical novels and autobiographies.
    Art Drawing, painting and pottery.
    Travel I have planned and organised my own travel arrangements over the last
    three years. I have spent time in Europe and North Africa and have
    gained the ability to mix easily with people from a wide variety of
    cultural backgrounds.

    Additional information:

    Full clean driving licence.
    Languages: Fluent in Welsh, competent in French.

    References:
    Dr. P C Jones
    Department of Computer Science
    University of Wales Swansea
    Singleton Park
    Swansea SA2 8PP

    Mrs S Fawlty
    "Dun Roaming"
    Mumbles Road
    Swansea SA1 7MN

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