Michael Keay

Full Stack Developer

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mwkeay@gmail.com

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+447411 515631

Aspiring 22-year-old Full Stack Developer with a passion for creativity and problem-solving, graduating this summer with a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering from the University of Portsmouth, expected First Class Honours and currently achieving a 71% grade average.

Languages

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML/CSS

Python

SQL

Technologies

React

Next.js

PostgreSQL

Skills

RESTful APIs

Build Configurations

Web Design

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University of Portsmouth

2019 - 2024

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

Expected first class honours

Current grade average 71%

  • Modules including: Advanced Database Concepts, Usability Testing, Software Engineering Culture, and Data Analytics and Visualisation.

  • Presented on React frameworks and build tools at the Student Software Engineering and Culture Mock Conference. Slides, handouts and source code available at: github.com/mwkeay/the-cra-curse

  • Lead a MoD student project working with the Royal Navy Head of Climate Change and Sustainability to research behaviours around digital education and design alternative programs.

  • Engineering dissertation follows the development of a web app integrated into Spotify to recommend music based on a crowd-sourced sampling database.

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Signet Jewelers

H. Samuel, 145-147 Commercial Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 1EX

Supervisor (Part-time)

July 2023 - present

  • Worked 36-hour/week whilst withdrawn from undergraduate study and received promotion after 10 months.

  • Ran the store one or two days per week including banking, administrating off-site servicing and leading the sales team.

  • Conducted interviews and final decisions for temp recruitment over holiday period.

  • Learned professionalism working with brand ambassadors, multiple store managers and high-end clients.

Sales Associate (Part-time)

September 2022 - July 2023

  • Gained valuable experience in sales and clientelling.

  • Repaired jewellery and watches, and performed piercings with council certification.

(References readily available on request)