Daniel Andrew

Senior Developer at Finova

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experienced in c#, Ruby on Rails and JavaScript based programming and a background in Science. Possess strong skills in teamwork and time management that have been essential in working as a technician in a number of roles and fields, from Physics to Microbiology. Fast learner able to pick up skills in a short timeframe and adapt to changeable workplaces.

Experience

  • finova (Remote)
    • Senior Developer
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Developer
      Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Utilising many aspects of Azure DevOps o Managing projects using Agile methodologies, implementing techniques such as estimation poker using the Fibonacci scale. o Comprehensive Source Control in DevOps Repos, using git, including branches, forks and pull requests to ensure safe code changes. o Configuring DevOps Pipelines to contain necessary artifacts and deployment steps. ● Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications using C# and Javascript for frontend and backend API functionality. ● Creating YAML script files for the config driven system to be read dynamically at runtime. ● Leading on software development projects, in charge of 2 -3 developers. ● Supporting and assisting all junior and mid-level developers in the organisation when required. ● Trusted as a point of escalation for priority development tasks. ● Liaising with Clients to develop good working relationships. ● Presenting live software demos to clients. ● Performing code reviews and pull request approvals to ensure consistent coding standards from all developers.

  • Frontend Developer at untied - the UK's personal tax app
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    untied is a FinTech startup building technology that uses open banking and other personal data to simplify and automate personal tax returns as a first use case. Role requires: ∙ to develop new user-facing features that reflect UI/UX designs ∙ to build reusable code and libraries for future use ∙ to help determine the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs ∙ to take account of speed and scalability ∙ to test what you have built ∙ to collaborate with the rest of the untied team and others

  • Full Stack Software Engineer Student at Flatiron School
    May 2020 - Oct 2020 · 6 mos

    • Full-time 15-week software engineering program focused on developing full stack practical skills in Ruby, Rails, Redux and Javascript. Provided training to transition into the Software industry through coursework and projects. • Produced 5 projects over the period from CLI projects to full stack Redux SPA's with linked backend databases. Self designed projects that were above and beyond the requirements to pass the modules.

  • Science Technician at Queenswood School
    Dec 2016 - May 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Physics Technician at Private Girls boarding school. Dealing with all the three sciences when required. • Required the set up and helping teach the Practicals as well as trialling and modifying them when required. • Regularly able to deal with and provide for last minute complex requests and ensuring safety for all involved.

  • Microbiology Technician at University of Reading
    Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Required to set up and run large scale Microbiology practicals for student groups of up to 70 • Required the set up and helping teach the Practicals as well as trialling and modifying them when required. • Alongside University Teaching staff taught students the importance of complex techniques to ensure safety and good results.