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After nearly a decade building a successful career in financial services, I realised that the aspects I loved most — problem-solving, analysis, and process improvement — were the same ones that had always drawn me to technology. This realisation sparked my transition into software development as I pursued the IT Career Switch traineeship. I completed the Software Development Traineeship as a full-stack developer, delivering two real-world projects to specification using a wide range of languages and technologies. I'm driven by building things that work beautifully and make sense to people, and I bring the same attention to detail, persistence, and communication that defined my time in finance. Now, as a junior developer, I’m eager to contribute, learn quickly, and grow within a collaborative development team.…After nearly a decade building a successful career in financial services, I realised that the aspects I loved most — problem-solving, analysis, and process improvement — were the same ones that had always drawn me to technology. This realisation sparked my transition into software development as I pursued the IT Career Switch traineeship. I completed the Software Development Traineeship as a full-stack developer, delivering two real-world projects to specification using a wide range of languages and technologies. I'm driven by building things that work beautifully and make sense to people, and I bring the same attention to detail, persistence, and communication that defined my time in finance. Now, as a junior developer, I’m eager to contribute, learn quickly, and grow within a collaborative development team.

Piers Wedlake

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, Front-End Developer, +3

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After nearly a decade building a successful career in financial services, I realised that the aspects I loved most — problem-solving, analysis, and process improvement — were the same ones that had always drawn me to technology. This realisation sparked my transition into software development as I pursued the IT Career Switch traineeship. I completed the Software Development Traineeship as a full-stack developer, delivering two real-world projects to specification using a wide range of languages and technologies. I'm driven by building things that work beautifully and make sense to people, and I bring the same attention to detail, persistence, and communication that defined my time in finance. Now, as a junior developer, I’m eager to contribute, learn quickly, and grow within a collaborative development team.…After nearly a decade building a successful career in financial services, I realised that the aspects I loved most — problem-solving, analysis, and process improvement — were the same ones that had always drawn me to technology. This realisation sparked my transition into software development as I pursued the IT Career Switch traineeship. I completed the Software Development Traineeship as a full-stack developer, delivering two real-world projects to specification using a wide range of languages and technologies. I'm driven by building things that work beautifully and make sense to people, and I bring the same attention to detail, persistence, and communication that defined my time in finance. Now, as a junior developer, I’m eager to contribute, learn quickly, and grow within a collaborative development team.

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After nearly a decade building a successful career in financial services, I realised that the aspects I loved most — problem-solving, analysis, and process improvement — were the same ones that had always drawn me to technology. This realisation sparked my transition into software development as I pursued the IT Career Switch traineeship.

I completed the Software Development Traineeship as a full-stack developer, delivering two real-world projects to specification using a wide range of languages and technologies. I’m driven by building things that work beautifully and make sense to people, and I bring the same attention to detail, persistence, and communication that defined my time in finance. Now, as a junior developer, I’m eager to contribute, learn quickly, and grow within a collaborative development team.

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Work Experience

Web Developer at Freelance

June 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and built responsive web applications using modern full-stack tools. Developed clean, modular PHP and JavaScript code aligned with accessibility best practices. Applied Git version control for structured collaboration and version management. Worked closely with tutors and peers to refine UX and resolve complex bugs. Hosted and deployed projects to live production environments (IONOS).

Protection Advisor at London & Country

May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Delivered FCA-compliant mortgage and protection advice to a wide client base. Managed own diary and workload efficiently in a fully remote environment. Provided clear, empathetic communication and detailed documentation of recommendations. Balanced multiple clients at different stages while maintaining consistent service quality. Used CRM and digital tools daily — accuracy, process logic, and data integrity were key.

Insurance Broker at Reassured Ltd

September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Thrived in a high-pressure sales environment with daily performance targets. Built rapport quickly and identified clients’ protection needs through structured questioning. Learned to handle objections effectively and maintain professionalism under pressure. Refined time management and multitasking skills through consistent KPI achievement. Recognised for persistence and communication — traits now mirrored in coding workflow.

Mortgage & Protection Consultant at Mortgage Advice Bureau

September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020

Managed own branch pipeline and led client meetings from enquiry through completion. Collaborated closely with estate agencies and solicitors to streamline processes. Delivered bespoke financial recommendations while maintaining compliance standards. Demonstrated initiative and autonomy – effectively ran own operation.

Mortgage & Protection Consultant at Countrywide Mortgage Services

August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2019

Advised clients on complex mortgage and insurance products within FCA guidelines. Consistently achieved cross-sale targets through strong rapport and trust-building. Built personal referral networks and generated repeat business through service quality. Produced detailed, compliant documentation while balancing time-sensitive deadlines. Developed resilience, focus, and a methodical mindset – all vital in programming work.