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In 2019, my coding journey began in earnest as I became enthralled by the opportunities presented by both the internet and database querying. A strange combination I know, but it was the desire to build things for other people and an intellectual fascination with SQL that propelled me into the world of software development. Since then, I have spent time building my own projects, working in the insurtech space and most recently learning about the beauty of TDD, OOP and lots more, at the Makers Academy. I am very excited to join a company where I can add value and learn from a great team.

Makers Academy (Jun 2021 to Oct 2021)

• Became proficient in Ruby and Javascript completing a wide range of projects in both languages.
• Followed TDD approach when building applications using RSpec, Jasmine and Cypress for feature testing. Continuously sought feedback on: testing behaviour and not implementation, encapsulation, SRP, dependency injection principle and isolating tests.
• Built Node.js backend from scratch for several projects solidifying my knowledge of MVC architecture. Did self-directed learning on separation of model into database logic and business logic.

By Bits (Feb 2021 to Jun 2021)
Junior Developer

• Built tools for pay-per-mile car insurance in a fast-moving start-up environment. Used knowledge of React and HTTP protocol to create user flows and presented this work to the team.
• Used Node.js, Jest and Postman to update and test API endpoints. This improved functionality for the end user and enabled the company to gain further customer traction.
• Used PostgreSQL knowledge to write tests for DB calls ensuring increased robustness of the database logic layer.

Coding and building projects (May 2020 to Jan 2021)

• Spent time learning about coding and lots of other things. Built a full-stack project called Leyendo which enables users to find their favourite essays from across the the internet.

itsu [grocery] (Dec 2016 to Apr 2020)
Supply Chain Executive & Supply Network Planner

• Created a suite of SQL-enabled reports including a sales dashboard, a new service level tracker and an invoice tracker. This highlighted my proactivity and ability to see tasks through to completion. The reports resulted in 5+ hours being saved per week across multiple teams.
• Was given responsbility to lead weekly ‘demand and supply review’ as a result of my strong communication skills. Used responsibility to challenge sales team on forecasting and allocated actions. My leading the weekly meeting resulted in a 12% increase in forecast accuracy YoY.

Buzzhire (on-demand temporary staffing platform) (Jan 2016 to Oct 2016) Operations Manager

• Launched a new vertical, growing monthly revenue from zero to £5k per week during the first four months. Then achieved client retention of 70% MoM. This showed my ability to meet challenging targets while working autonomously.
• Led a project to implement geographical restrictions on the app as a result of customer feedback. Utilised collaborations skills and attention to detail to complete the project which resulted in sub 4* reviews decreasing by 11%.

• BSc (Hons) Economics – 2:1

• A-Levels: Mathematics (A*), Economics (A), Physics (A); AS levels: Further Mathematics (A), Chemistry (A)
• GCSEs: 4 A*’s, 6 A’s

As an avid runner, I have completed a marathon in 3 hours 13 minutes and a half-marathon in 1 hour 25 minutes. I spend a lot of my free time reading and review each book I read on goodreads.

• E-mail: [email protected]
• Github: danroche10
• Twitter: @DanRoche01
• Hackerrank: danielroche10