Victoria Jury

The Open University

2017 - Present

BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and Mathematics

Studying for a degree through distance learning while working full-time.

• Computing modules include software engineering, object-oriented Java and managing software projects.
• Mathematics modules include linear algebra, graphs, networks, optimisation and mathematical modelling.

Abingdon & Witney College, Oxfordshire

2004 - 2005

AS-Level: Human Biology

Cokethorpe School, Oxfordshire

2001 - 2003

A-Levels: Biology, English Literature

AS-Levels: Chemistry, French

GCSE: 9 x A-C grades including Mathematics, Science & English

Software Engineer (Level II)

2021 - Present

Gigaclear Ltd, Abingdon, Oxford

• Further enhanced my Python skills developing business applications within the microservices ecosystem.
• Gained knowledge of REST APIs, CI/CD, Helm and Rust
• Frontend development with Vue, Typescript and React
• Active ScrumMaster within my current development team
• Provide mentoring and Agile support for the new team members
• Worked with a variety of databases including Postgres
• Assisted with development of the company website, providing mentoring and Agile support for the new web team

Undergraduate Placement

2020 - 2021

Diamond Light Source Ltd, Harwell, Didcot

Undergraduate project involving the development of a web-based dashboard for monitoring the controls systems at Diamond.

• Developed my skills in Linux and Python
• Practical experience of software engineering best-practices, using version control, virtual environments, choosing modules and libraries, testing and documentation
• Gained an understanding of the EPICS control system
• Deployment of my application with Docker containerisation and Kubernetes

Full-Stack Website Developer

2008 - 2021

Victoria Hodges Web Design, Lynton

• Managed my own web design and development business for over 10 years
• Created website back-end solutions with PHP and MySQL
• Developed front-end website architecture with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Supplemented website projects with graphics design and printed material (logos, brochures, infographics and advertisements)
• Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate technologies and designs for their website's needs

Tourism Business Owner

2019 - 2020

Visit Lynton & Lynmouth, Lynton

• Owned and managed the tourism website for Lynton & Lynmouth in North Devon
• Developed the website www.visitlyntonandlynmouth.com with WordPress
• Increased local business subscriber-based revenue stream
• Actively engaged with local businesses, tourism groups, and organisations such as Exmoor National Park, Visit North Devon and North Devon National Trust
• Created and managed social media accounts
• Designed graphics and printed material (logos, brochures, infographics and advertisements) for visitors