2006-2010

 2009-2010

Jesus College, University of Cambridge

Awarded a ‘Jesus College Cambridge Foundation Scholarship’ for ‘excellent MPhil results’.

• Class 2.i (66%)
• Part II dissertation – Interactive Ray-Tracing. (Class 1st – 79%)

1999-2006

 2006

2005

2004

Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School

A Levels

Computing (A) Maths (A) Physics (A)

AS Music (A)

GCSE

• 7 at A* (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, IT, Geography, Welsh, Music)
• 4 at A (English Language, English Literature, Biology, RE (Short Course))

ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis

BCS qualification consisting of 4 modules and an oral exam

• Business Analysis Essentials
• Foundation Certificate in Project Management
• Systems Modelling Techniques (UML)
• Requirements Engineering

ISEB Diploma in Solution Development

BCS qualification consisting of 4 modules and an oral exam

• Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
• Systems Development Essentials
• Systems Modelling Techniques (UML)
• Business Analysis Essentials

Invited to become an Oral Examiner for the British Computer Society ISEB Oral Examinations based on exceptional exam results commencing December 2012

• Fundamentals of Management Accounting
• Fundamentals of Business Maths

Deloitte MCS Ltd, London – Management Consultant – Technology

John Lewis e-commerce re-platforming and redesign (current client) – Business Analyst

• Responsible for all customer facing business analysis supporting the transition of the website to a multichannel ATG based solution.
• Involved in all stages of the project lifecycle including requirements gathering, functional design, offshore development support, testing activities and business change.
• Daily contact with senior business stakeholders, solution architects, creative leads, user experience leads and offshore and onshore developers.
• Multiple trips to India to independently hand over functional designs to 60 offshore developers working for an outsourced development company, Professional Access, and to support development activities.

University of Cambridge graduate recruitment lead for consulting

• Formed the consulting recruitment strategy for the 2011/2012 recruitment year.
• Lead a team to support 30 recruitment events on campus.
• Boosted year on year applications by 30% securing the position of second largest employer from Cambridge University behind the Civil Service.

• Supervised the Economics and Law lecture series delivered by Prof. Ross Anderson for second year undergraduate computer scientists at Jesus College and Kings College Cambridge

• Represented Jesus College Cambridge at a children’s rehabilitation centre in Ethiopia.
• Trained staff to use their IT systems leaving behind legacy learning guides.
• Taught English, Maths and Science to disabled children of mixed age (4 years to 18 years) with ranging abilities (illiterate to A-level equivalent) across a language barrier.
• Produced a new website and provide ongoing support. www.cheshireservicesethiopia.org

• Analyst within Global Transaction Services Technology, part of Capital Markets and Banking.
• Upgraded a legacy transaction system using .Net and C++ which provided international transactions for customers including Barclays Global Investors.

• Produced bespoke software written in Java to control advertisements on screens around York.

• Deployed in one of six flagship branches, Queen Street Cardiff, and acted as the customers’ first point of contact.

Extensive use of Microsoft Office. Experience of both Microsoft and Unix based OS

Java, C++ and experience of 13 other notable programming languages

• Selected by students and teachers of a large comprehensive school.
• Worked with the team to raise £1600 for charity and arranged a successful school leaving ball for 180 students and staff.

• Raised the profile of this newly formed society by working with fellows to gain recognition amongst the senior staff in college.

• Experience of public speaking at Deloitte Graduate Recruitment Events.

Cambridge University Peer Supporter

• Completed 40 hours of training with the university counselling service in spring 2008.
• Attended reflective practice sessions for the next year whilst supporting college welfare.

Music Performance

• Performing solos in front of live audiences of up to 5500 people has instilled confidence to communicate clearly in high-pressure environments.

• Former principal trumpet with National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales.
• Past member of National Youth Jazz Wales and the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.

Youth Proms 2009, 2007, 2006, 2003 & 2002

• Performed with ensembles at the Royal Albert Hall including twice as principal trumpet of a large orchestra with repertoire chosen for their trumpet solos.

Other Performance Experience

• Performed at many of Britain’s most prestigious concert venues, including Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, London’s Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.

Brecon International Jazz Festival 2009

Mayor of Brisbane’s annual gala concert 2006

International Tours

• 2007 – Canada tour with National Youth Brass Band of Wales
• 2006 – New Zealand and Australia tour with Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band

‘Jesus College Cambridge University Foundation Scholarship’ for ‘excellent MPhil results’

Torfaen Education Authority certificate of Outstanding Achievement in recognition of ‘exceptional personal achievement’.

GSMD Performance Certificate in Bb Trumpet (Honours, CertGSMD(P))

UK Full Clean Driving Licence