Skills
C++
Java
HTML5
Python
SQL
React
JMeter
Insomnia
Docker
Power BI
Microsoft Project
TeamViewer
JavaScript
CSS3
MongoDB
Node.js
Postman
AWS
Git/GitHub
Agile methodologies
Trello
Customer Service
About
Professional Profile:
I am a dynamic Software Engineer and IT & Digital Lecturer holding a First-Class Honours Master’s Degree in Software Engineering. My unique career capitalizes on a powerful blend of hands-on industry experience—spanning software development, QA testing, and technical solution building—and a proven track record in technical education.
Currently, I am shaping the next generation of tech talent at The Sheffield College, England, UK, delivering high-impact, industry-relevant education across BTEC Level 3 and T-Level curricula. I am deeply passionate about bridging the gap between academia and the tech sector, leveraging my technical expertise to inspire students, drive academic excellence, and champion digital inclusion.
Core Skills & Expertise:
Software Engineering & QA: Test Script Development, Unit/Integration/Functional Testing, JMeter Load Testing, QA Automation, Software Reliability & Performance Improvement.
Pedagogy & Curriculum Design: Scheme of Work (SoW) Development, High-Quality Resource Creation, Formative/Summative Assessment, Academic Mentoring & Pastoral Support.
Technical Frameworks Covered: BTEC Level 3, T-Level 1, and T-Level 2 (IT & Digital Pathways).
Advocacy & Soft Skills: Digital Inclusion, Stakeholder Collaboration, Student Engagement, Public Speaking, and Technical Mentorship.
Professional Experience:
Lecturer in IT and Digital
The Sheffield College (Sheffield, England, UK) | Current
Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lectures and practical technical sessions for BTEC Level 3 and T-Level students.
Academic Excellence: Provide formal scheduled teaching, structured tutorials, and robust academic support to consistently drive student achievement and progression.
Resource Innovation: Develop and continuously update cutting-edge curriculum content, schemes of work, and learning technologies aligned with rapidly evolving industry standards.
Assessment & Insights: Mark and assess student work, delivering constructive, actionable feedback while meticulously tracking progress and attendance records.
Pastoral Care: Act as a mentor and guide, offering educational direction and pastoral support to enhance learner well-being and engagement.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with colleagues and industry stakeholders to ensure a career-focused curriculum, contributing actively to departmental quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Trainee Software Test Engineer:
Hi-Tech Plus, London, Uk
Test Engineering: Developed comprehensive test scripts, user scenarios, and data sets derived strictly from complex software requirements.
Quality Assurance: Executed rigorous Unit, Integration, Functional, Compatibility, and Sanity Testing to optimize software reliability.
Performance Testing: Created dynamic data structures using JMeter to simulate concurrent testing scenarios for thousands of simultaneous users.
Documentation: Logged and analysed test case results, directly contributing to software performance improvements and bug mitigation.
Team Collaboration: Collaborated closely with Senior Software Testers to support ad-hoc QA tasks and ensure smooth deployment cycles.
Digital Champion
Learn for Life Enterprise | Previous Role
Community Impact: Taught essential digital skills to individuals facing severe digital exclusion, empowering them with technology access.
Technical Support: Diagnosed and resolved day-to-day IT and hardware/software challenges encountered by community members.
Advocacy: Represented the enterprise at high-profile events hosted by the Sheffield City Council, successfully advocating for regional digital inclusion strategies.
Key Achievements:
First-Class Academic Foundations: Graduated with a First-Class Honours Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, establishing a deep theoretical and practical technical foundation.
Simulated Scale Testing: Successfully built and executed load testing scenarios using JMeter to simulate thousands of concurrent users, safeguarding software stability.
Future-Proofing Tech Talent: Successfully adapted and deployed resources for the new T-Level qualifications, aligning classroom learning directly with current UK digital sector demands.
Civic Impact: Partnered with local government authorities (Sheffield City Council) to bridge the digital divide, making technology accessible to marginalized communities.
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