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Mitchell Robinson - Curriculum Vitae Address: Oakwood, 27 The Ridings, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 5BN Mobile Number: 07792 580 405 Email Address: [email protected] A bit about me Over the past 7 years, I have focused and advanced my knowledge of Software Development. I have explored new areas and challenged myself through various employment and personal projects helping to understand all that it has to offer. I started a ‘Code Club’ at my secondary school and am currently developing a web based social platform, from which I have gained experience and aptitude in the field. When starting a new project, I enjoy the challenges of having to learn a new programming language or research a new algorithm that I have not previously used. Building my PC by hand required patience, organisation and above all the drive to see the project through to the end. Key Programming Skills: Object Orientated Programming Java, Android Mobile SDK, XCode (Apple’s iOS) Other known programming languages HTML, PHP, MySQL (MySQLi), JavaScript, CSS, .net, XML, C / C++ Test Driven Development LogCat, Extreme Input testing Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, AfterEffects Education: University of Exeter Accepted to study Computing Science, September 2016 Mitchell Robinson Oakwood, 27 The Ridings, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 5BN No. 07792580 405

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Mitchell Robinson - Curriculum VitaeAddress: Oakwood, 27 The Ridings, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 5BNMobile Number: 07792 580 405Email Address: [email protected]

A bit about meOver the past 7 years, I have focused and advanced my knowledge of Software Development. I have explored new areas and challenged myself through various employment and personal projects helping to understand all that it has to offer.I started a ‘Code Club’ at my secondary school and am currently developing a web based social platform, from which I have gained experience and aptitude in the field.When starting a new project, I enjoy the challenges of having to learn a new programming language or research a new algorithm that I have not previously used. Building my PC by hand required patience, organisation and above all the drive to see the project through to the end.

Key Programming Skills:Object Orientated Programming Java, Android Mobile SDK, XCode (Apple’s iOS)

Other known programming languages HTML, PHP, MySQL (MySQLi), JavaScript, CSS, .net,

XML, C / C++

Test Driven Development LogCat, Extreme Input testing

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, AfterEffects

Education:University of Exeter Accepted to study Computing Science, September 2016Godalming Sixth Form College, 2013 - 15 A Levels

● Maths A*, Computer Science B, Further Maths CAS Levels

● Maths A*, Computer Science A, Further Maths B, Physics C

Howard of Effingham School, 2008 - 13 11 GCSE’s taken summer 2013, ● 1 A*, 4 A’s and 6 B’s● A* in Maths and A in Computer Science

Year 10 awarded ‘Best Achievement’ in Computer Science

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Computing Work Experience:

● Feltonfleet School, September - October 2015○ As a data consultant, I was required to use a content management system (iSams) to

format and input sensitive data along with training and supporting others members of staff

○ I also redesigned the Feltonfleet facebook page, to ensure the security aligned with company protocol

● 28b Ltd, 10th - 21st February 2014○ I produced a prototype iOS mobile application that used location services and database

storage○ I used rapid learning and pair programming to learn a new programming language

(XCode) in a very short period of time

● Hyperion, week placement July 2012○ I was encouraged to learn quickly due to the short timeframes, resulting in me gaining a

good understanding of a new programming paradigm and language in a matter of days○ I worked primarily in a team helping to solve problems, and despite being the youngest

member I was able to contribute effectively and provide valuable insights resulting in fixes being implemented

○ I received feedback from my placement manager; who was very impressed with the work I completed and how I quickly integrated with the team

Other Work Experience:

The following experience demonstrates customer service, interfacing with the public, teamwork and motivation:

● Retail Customer Service – Topman – Regularly managed a team of 6 sales staff

● Catering and Bar Work○ Vanilla Bean○ Cobham Curve○ The King William IV

● Ski Resort - Hotel Assitant – Inghams

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Interests and Hobbies:

● Web Development○ Currently developing a social platform alled ‘Xoxo.org.uk’ for connecting users based

on locations to encourage mircobloging and sharing of information ■ This has involved learning how to write dynamic script with PHP■ Server Hosting■ MySQL

● Beta Testing○ Chosen as a Beta tester for various new releases

■ Battlefield Hardline■ Elder Scrolls Online

● Guildford Air Cadets 2009 - 2014○ Promoted to rank of Sergeant, June 2013

■ I was chosen to run the recruitment intake along with running lessons for the new cadets

○ Selected by staff for the honour of carrying the Royal Air Force Association banner at the Remembrance Day parade on Guildford High Street

○ Achieved Senior Classification, awarded after passing a series of exams

● Winter Sports - Advanced level skier and snowboarder● First Aid Qualified - Passed practical examination after completing training.● Duke of Edinburgh Award - Completed Bronze and Silver level DofE.

Aims and Goals:My number one goal is, and will always be, to learn as much as possible in the field of Computing. Whether that’s absolute fluency in a language, learning a new one from scratch or even an entirely new area of Computing that I didn’t realise existed. Every challenge is a step forward for me, and I am fully committed to overcoming anything thrown my way.I aim to become a proficient full stack developer with additional expertise in online marketing and business management. From here, I hope to kickstart a company dedicated to advancements in Computing.Upon completion of my degree, I will have an excellent building block to continue my projects and to achieve these goals. I am currently working on a web based social platform to allow user to have a voice and share stories to the web, and it’s end to end projects like this that I think with progress my knowledge and make me a suitable candidate for any position within a development company.

Mitchell Robinson Oakwood, 27 The Ridings, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 5BN No. 07792580 405