Profile

Computer Science graduate with a wide array of experience spanning multiple different programming languages, methodologies and technologies. More recently developing an interest in ecological conservation of our local areas and wildlife in NI.

Work Experience

May 2024 - Oct 2025 | Purchasing / Data Analyst | Beggs & Partners

• Interpreted data on sales to ensure proper stock is kept for thousands of products across 13 different branches in Northern Ireland and England as part of a small team
• Handled communication between suppliers and sales representatives to make sure orders for customers can be fulfilled correctly and on time
• Collection, sorting, and analysis of product-related data in Excel to be used to make decisions on stocked/sold items

In April 2025 I was temporarily moved to assist the product management team full-time, undertaking more technically-focused responsibilities:

• Creation, updating, and testing of new product codes to suit individual suppliers’ pricing structures and price increases/offers
• Setting up new supplier accounts according to our agreed terms to accurately feed data for sales reports
• Performing large-scale system imports to streamline functions like the product search with the help of AI, reducing friction for the sales and stores teams

Work Skills

Time Management: Developed excellent time management skills throughout my education and reactive role in full-time employment, including working under time pressure plus the ability to prioritise when faced with multiple tasks

Communication: Improved communication of my ideas, opinions and difficulties to team members over years of group-focused projects in education and professional work. Spent entire employment working in a team, and was highly dependent on clear communication with co-workers and suppliers, speaking with new people every week

Problem Solving: Wide scope of education has allowed me to develop great problem-solving skills in a wide array of both technical and interpersonal challenges

Education

2019 - 2022 | Queen's University Belfast

BSc in Computer Science, 2:1 Grade

2016 - 2019 | Grosvenor Grammar School

A-levels: Software Systems Development (B), German (B), Biology (B)
AS-Levels: Software Systems Development (B), German (C), Biology (C)

Volunteering

RSPB - Practical Work Off Reserve

Recently began and hope to continue volunteering with the RSPB on their upland/lowland peatland projects. This includes group practical work with the aim of removing invasive conifers from the peatland that have spread from nearby plantations.

Technical Skills

Development Languages: C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Python, MySQL, SQL, PHP

Applications: Microsoft Visual Studio 2012/2016, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, Android Studio, MATLAB, Intact iQ

Operating Systems: Windows 7/10, Minor experience with Linux