I graduated from University of Brighton with a First Class Honours Degree in Software Engineering after completing a FdSc eSytems Design and Technology part-time, while working part-time as a professional and technically minded architectural technician with a keen interest in
sustainable design, attention to detail and 3D modelling.
Looking to start a career in software development.
Experience of managing small teams for working drawing packages and running minor works projects on site.
While working as an Architectural Technician I was also responsible for the running of the companies IT infrastructure and associated CAD systems.
In my role as IT Manager I developed several small stand-alone applications in Visual Basic to perform repetitive file operations and was working on an intranet based company information database system using Java Servlets and PHP, before being made redundant in February 2009.
I hold a current full and clean UK driving license.
Recently become a certified first aider for paediatrics.

• Computer Graphics Algorithms
• Data Management
• OO Design & Architecture (Design Patterns & Frameworks)
• Verification & Validation (System/Unit Testing)
• Programming Languages, Concurrency & Client/Server
• Individual Project

• Mathematics
• Computing
• Graphical Communication

Small architectural practice focusing on domestic work as well as some small commercial refurbs.

• Production of drawing packages and official applications.
• Producing U-value and SAP calculations.
• Draw up measured surveys.
• Extensive use of AutoCAD (latest versions).

18 strong architectural practice with experience in leisure, education, retail, commercial, industrial, residential and community projects, as well as taking on both planning supervision and code for sustainable homes work.

• Provide IT/CAD support.
• Manage server and network environment.
• Develop and regulate IT/CAD procedures.
• Develop and maintain standard detail / block library.
• Develop and deliver in house IT/CAD seminars and training.
• Responsible for data backups.
• Develop CAD presentation standards.

• Production of drawing packages and official applications.
• Production of architectural/performance specifications.
• Production of schedules of works.
• Managing small teams on working drawing packages.
• Producing U-value and SAP calculations.
• 3D modelling and visualisations of projects.
• Conduct and draw up measured surveys.
• Involvement in design team coordination.
• Develop and deliver in house building regulations seminars.
• Extensive use of AutoCAD (latest versions).
• Basic use of Nemetschek Allpan & Autodesk Revit 3D packages.

Small architectural practice dealing mostly with house extensions, conservatories, small scale commercial and one off houses.

• Conduct and draw up measured surveys.
• Production of drawing packages and official applications.
• Use of both Drafix and AutoCAD drawing packages.

Currently teaching myself C++ and Python in my free time, with the aim to progress into the application of AI in software.
Scouting and their associated outdoor pursuits (achieved Queen Scout award, and have been an assistant leader).
Have been involved in charity work in the past, including a three week expedition to Zimbabwe to assist in the construction of a medical centre and the maintenance of facilities at a national park.
Fund-raising for charities: have taken part in a sponsored skydive, 5km runs and organised teams for dragon boat race festivals.
Photography, Computers, Reading, Outdoor pursuits including camping, kayaking, hiking, running, cycling and rock climbing.

References are available on request.