Aya Stead - Software Developer

About me

With a wealth of experience in IT systems, from programming to networking,I have a passion for technology systems and implementation of the best solutions I can find.
I have worked with IT Systems in both retail and education settings andI understand the vast difference in the handling of IT systems in different organisational environments.

With experience across a range of programming languages, frameworks, and platforms, I feel I have the skillset required to tackle any problem head on.
Experienced in Kotlin, Swift, and Typescript for mobile dev. Ruby on Rails, PHP, SQL, and Javascript for web development. As well as multiple languages for personal projects, such as Python, Java, Nim, and Lua.

My Projects

Pokémon Breeding Simulator

Github Profile

MaGE

Purrfect Post
(LD53 Gamejam)

Conway's Game Of Life
(PyGame project)

Pokédex
(React learning project)

My Resume

Software Developer

Softwire Technology London | September 2022 - Present

Worked on client projects within Softwire wherever needed, to research and develop required features for client projects. Gained experience in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Turbo, Stimulus, CSS, Java. Worked closely with clients and developed client communication abilities and helped run a support team for a government project.

Software Development Intern

Softwire Technology London | Summer 2021

Taken on at Softwire Ltd in London for a Summer Internship. This internship involved the development of a new feature for an existing Mobile App and a pre-existing large code-base.

The development process used Kotlin, Swift, SwiftUI, and TypeScript to develop a multi-platform application for both Android and iOS as well as the creation of a Middle Layer API written in Typescript.

Academic Mentor

Kingston University | September 2020 - July 2022

Mentor and Teaching Assistant to first year students

Assisting in the teaching of First and Second Year students on Computer Science, Media Tech, and Cyber Security courses. Working in group sessions and one-to-ones with students assisting them with their work and providing guidance. Aiding the lecturers in managing larger groups of students in workshop situations.

Network Technician

Severn Academies Education Trust | July 2018 - August 2019

Following a centralisation of the IT Team within the Trust, my responsibilities were expanded to also support another High School and five Primary Schools.

Oversaw and assisted in full network re-installs of all seven schools within the trust, including learning the current network, and installing, implementing, and programming of entirely new networks.

ICT Technician

Baxter College | February 2018 - July 2018

ICT Technician for a High School that involved regular repair of computers in a classroom setting. General day-to-day maintenance and updating of virtual servers and their physical hosts.

Regular use of Active Directory, MDT, WDS, and PDQ Software Deployment Systems.

Manager for IT and Marketing Departments

The Wash House Ltd | February 2016 - November 2017

Re-hired to assist in the creation and management of a sister company's website, as well as re-obtaining all previous responsibilities within The Wash House.

Tasked with eventually implementing and training staff on a new EPOS system that required mastery of the software in a two-week period.

IT, Website Maintenance, and Graphic Design

The Wash House Ltd | May 2013 - December 2016

Brought on as an Apprentice to assist in the redesign of a new company website, utilising Wordpress and Woocommerce. Also received responsibilities in Marketing including designing
advertising and marketing campaigns, operation of Social Media, and creation of promotional graphic materials.

Left due to redundancy.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Computer Science (hons)

Kingston University | 2019 - 2022

Graduated with BSc (Hons) First Class
Modules:

Programming 1 / Programming 2 / Programming 3
Mobile Application Development
Computing Fundamentals / Computing Systems
Requirements Analysis and Design
Database Driven Application Development / Advanced Data Modelling

National Diploma - Acting and Performing Arts

Kidderminster College | 2009 - 2011

Graduated with BSc (Hons) First Class
Modules:

Distinction Merit Merit
Gained experience in public performance, musical performance, public speaking and TV production.