With experience in web app design, front-end development, and manual and automation testing, I am looking to apply my skills in a new user-focused web design and development role. I am passionate about usability, accessibility, and improving sites through intuitive, simple and user-focused design. I have a highly attuned attention to detail and enjoy manually testing sites—spotting bugs, exploring edge cases and looking for opportunities to improve user journeys. I have extensive experience in automation testing, having been responsible for developing the entire test suite (covering e2e, API and accessibility) for the knowledge management platform I worked on in my previous role for the Ministry of Defence. Since then, I have been working on a table management and booking app to solve some of the usability problems inherent in current offerings in the hospitality industry. I am keen to combine my passion for usability with my experience in front-end development and testing to help companies improve their online experiences.

Catherine Pulman

With experience in web app design, front-end development, and manual and automation testing, I am looking to apply my skills in a new user-focused web design and development role. I am passionate about usability, accessibility, and improving sites through intuitive, simple and user-focused design. I have a highly attuned attention to detail and enjoy manually testing sites—spotting bugs, exploring edge cases and looking for opportunities to improve user journeys. I have extensive experience in automation testing, having been responsible for developing the entire test suite (covering e2e, API and accessibility) for the knowledge management platform I worked on in my previous role for the Ministry of Defence. Since then, I have been working on a table management and booking app to solve some of the usability problems inherent in current offerings in the hospitality industry. I am keen to combine my passion for usability with my experience in front-end development and testing to help companies improve their online experiences.

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With experience in web app design, front-end development, and manual and automation testing, I am looking to apply my skills in a new user-focused web design and development role.

I am passionate about usability, accessibility, and improving sites through intuitive, simple and user-focused design. I have a highly attuned attention to detail and enjoy manually testing sites—spotting bugs, exploring edge cases and looking for opportunities to improve user journeys. I have extensive experience in automation testing, having been responsible for developing the entire test suite (covering e2e, API and accessibility) for the knowledge management platform I worked on in my previous role for the Ministry of Defence. Since then, I have been working on a table management and booking app to solve some of the usability problems inherent in current offerings in the hospitality industry. I am keen to combine my passion for usability with my experience in front-end development and testing to help companies improve their online experiences.

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Work Experience

Junior Software Developer at Proven EA /Counter
October 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Designing, developing and delivering a new secure knowledge management platform for the Ministry of Defence. Primarily involved in front-end development: designing and implementing interactive Lit Element web components written in TypeScript, maintaining strict adherence to WCAG accessibility standards and GDS design principles. Features included: a custom content management interface for document creation, advanced document search capabilities and dashboards, user management and authentication, admin interfaces for data management and site configuration. Developed and maintained the entire test suite (e2e, API, accessibility) using Deno and Playwright, alongside manual testing. Contributed to API design and backend integration.
Junior Software Developer Volunteer at Library of Things
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Worked as part of the development team on the company’s Next.js React website, written in TypeScript. Implemented designs for a page displaying physical site locations on an interactive map (Mapbox GL) and a flow to initiate a public campaign to start a new site using a Formik form.
Software Development Student at Northcoders
April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Three-month intensive full-stack JavaScript bootcamp using Node.js. Developed coding and technical communication skills through lectures, katas, pair-programming and projects. Helped build a full-stack web and Android React Native app in two weeks, including Google Maps API integration and a custom-built API.
Content Creator at Atom Learning – Education Technology Company
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Produced high-quality, user-friendly educational content and exam materials for Key Stage 2. Used Figma to design assets, automated question generation in Excel to scale production, and documented processes for content creators.
Forest School Practitioner at Into the Woods Forest School
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Delivered the EYFS curriculum in an outdoor setting for London’s first entirely outdoor-based nursery, ensuring safety and engagement for a group of 10 children including those with special educational needs. Communicated effectively with families and staff to support learning and well-being.
Launch Team at TopUp Truck
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Helped launch Hackney’s first zero-waste mobile grocery shop. Involved in market research, competitor analysis, forecasting, pricing, logistics and sales.
Montessori Practitioner at Bethnal Green Montessori School
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Maintained a calm classroom environment for 2–5-year-olds, delivering the EYFS curriculum in line with Montessori principles. Contributed to delivering an online nursery experience during the Covid lockdown.
Secretary at CHASE Africa - Healthcare and tree-planting charity
November 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Developed and maintained the website, marketing, social media and donor updates. Managed partner reporting and assisted with redesigning the data reporting system; developed and implemented key policies.
Senior Account Executive at Essence Digital
April 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Planned and executed high-budget digital marketing campaigns for Google and Hewlett-Packard across social, search and YouTube channels; negotiated media placements and analyzed campaign results for clients.
Planning and Biddable Account Executive at Essence Digital
August 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Managed planning and biddable media activities as part of the account team; supported multi-channel digital campaigns and client reporting.
Quantitative and Qualitative Assistant at Basis Research – Customer research and insight consultancy
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Assisted with analysis of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, extracted patterns and presented insights to clients.
Sales Analyst and PA to Head of Sales at FDM Group – Training and recruitment agency
July 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Supported sales activities, analyzed pipeline and assisted the Head of Sales with reporting and coordination.
Secretary at CHASE Africa - Healthcare and tree-planting charity
November 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014
Developed the website, marketing materials and donor communications; supported partner reporting and contributed to policy development and governance improvements.

Education

BA (Hons) Natural Sciences at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and French
January 1, 2009 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services