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I am a motivated and detail-oriented career changer who recently completed a software engineering bootcamp with distinction. I have developed full-stack web applications using Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, databases, APIs, testing, and source control, and I enjoy solving problems through thoughtful technical and user-centred design.
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English
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French
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Freelance AI trainer at Various
September 1, 2025 - PresentData annotation, content rating, rubrics, prompt generation, transcription, localisation, evaluation of LLM responses (written, visual, audio, etc), voice recording tasks
Freelance Web Developer and Software Engineering Trainee at Freelance / Self-employed
September 1, 2021 - PresentTook a career break to recover from Long COVID and transition into technology. Completed software engineering studies, undertook self-directed development, and contributed to freelance web development, social media strategy, branding, and photography. Designed and maintained a business website and contributed to product photography, visual content, and customer engagement activities.
Scottish Welfare Fund Reviewer / Complaints Reviewer at Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
February 1, 2016 - September 1, 2021Provided independent and impartial decisions on complex public-sector complaints and managed detailed caseloads. Initiated service improvement recommendations, developed procedures and decision-making documentation, facilitated stakeholder workshops, delivered training and presentations, and supported inclusion, diversity, accessibility, mental health, and wellbeing initiatives. Mentored new team members and contributed to communities of practice.
Scottish Welfare Fund Officer at City of Edinburgh Council
March 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016Reviewed appealed Scottish Welfare Fund decisions as a first-tier decision maker. Represented the council in user forums for third-party software, worked with software developers to discuss requirements and features, provided testing feedback, supported colleagues with troubleshooting, and contributed to service and process improvement. Consistently met case management deadlines and participated in peer review, coaching, and mentoring.
Customer Service Advisor at Scottish Gas
September 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014Handled customer queries and complaints in a high-pressure inbound call-centre environment. Interrogated multiple information systems, consistently met and exceeded performance indicators, and was nominated as Complaints Champion to support colleagues with complaints processes.
Barista at Tea @ 94
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013Worked in a busy Edinburgh venue while studying for a PhD in Prostate Cancer Service Redesign. In addition to core barista and customer service responsibilities, developed and hosted evening events.
Project Officer at Managed Service Network for Children and Young People with Cancer
July 1, 2011 - August 1, 2012Provided project management and organisational support during a critical development phase. Managed the organisation's website and content, analysed data, prepared reports, oversaw workstreams, coordinated stakeholders, facilitated workshops and events, supported external communications, and planned a large public launch involving speakers, NHS staff, third-sector attendees, workshops, and panels.
Graduate Management Trainee / Service Improvement Facilitator at Health and Social Care, Northern Ireland
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2011Completed a two-year management training programme before becoming a Service Improvement Facilitator for prison healthcare. Gathered and analysed data using Lean and Six Sigma methods, supported healthcare service redesign, produced reports and recommendations, scoped services and patient pathways, engaged with patients and professional stakeholders, and facilitated improvement workshops, meetings, and events.
Education
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) with French at University of Birmingham
September 1, 2002 - June 30, 2006PgDip Health and Public Leadership at University of Birmingham
September 1, 2008 - January 6, 2026MSc Computer Science with AI at University of Abertay, Dundee
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2028Software Engineering Bootcamp at CodeFirstGirls
May 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Software Engineering CFG Degree, Distinction at Code First Girls, sponsored by Skyscanner
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Public Leadership at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010LLM European Law, Merit at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008LLB Law with French (Hons), 2:2 at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation Level
January 1, 2010 - September 24, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization, Energy & Utilities, Education, Travel & Hospitality
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