Paul Hands

Available to hire

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Software Engineer at James Fisher Group
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Full-time role; swiftly engaged with existing embedded software, developing a major feature for an existing legacy product within 4 months of starting the role. Exposure to systems engineering, writing Level 1 & 2 system requirements and associated verification, and contributing to rapid prototyping on the platform.
Bar Supervisor
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Demonstrated exceptional leadership liaising with colleagues, resulting in improved communication, stronger professional relationships, and enhanced customer service and satisfaction.
Bartender
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Hospitality work delivering high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment; quickly built rapport with guests, supported event hosting, and contributed to a positive team culture.
President / Social Secretary at Aston University Rock Society
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Led the committee, trained new members, and revived the society with limited funding during the pandemic; organized and ran events to maintain activity and engagement.

Education

BSc in Computer Science at Aston University
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021
A Levels at Robert Smyth Academy
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017

Qualifications

BCS Accredited Degree (British Computing Society)
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services