Jack Sheriff

Software Developer

About Me...

With a 1st Class BSc Honours Degree in Computing from Abertay University, I am currently a full stack software developer for BBC. In my first year in the industry, I was shortlisted for the Dynamo Rising Star award, as my dedication and hard work were recognised. I am a good team player and take part in a variety of team activities, like basketball, but I also work very hard on my own, as evidenced by the numerous personal programming projects and job endeavours I have undertaken. Additional interests include real estate, investing in cryptocurrencies, and the stock market.

Jackasheriff@hotmail.co.uk
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2022 - Present

Software Developer

BBC

I currently work as a full stack Software Developer, using Typescript to present, ingest and call Audience data on a NextJS websites for our stakeholders to use. My role involves working daily with with AWS services, SQL (Postgres), JS/TS, APIs, NextJS and providing suitable suggestions for further optimisation of the site.2022 - Present

2021 - 2022

Software Developer

Connect Health

I worked as a full stack Junior Developer, using React and JavaScript to build frontend websites and interfaces that are accessible to all patients. Manage NodeJS/ ExpressJS and .NET APIs which requires interaction with an SQL Server data warehouse where I develop SQL procedures and queries to process, transform, and manage data. In addition to new development, I also maintain, refactor, and upgrade existing systems.2021 - 2022

2021

Graduated Abertay University

Computing - Bachelor of Science

Whilst attending Abertay University I participated in the Computing Society as well as the Basketball 1st team. I left Abertay with a 1st Class BSc Honours Degree in Computing and a 4.3 out of 4.5 GPA. Additionally university allowed me to develop a range of soft skills such as independence, intuition, and ability to self teach.2021

2019 - 2020

Bartender & Waiter

Apex Hotels

As a Bartender and Waiter I was required to serve and clean the tables at the Apex Hotels. The experience allowed me to develop good communication skills and management of both work and time.2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019

Chef

Pacamara Food & Drink

Working as a chef I developed time management and further teamwork which required communication and trust in for the food to be prepared correctly.2018 - 2019

2018

Graduated Gateshead College

Software Development - BTEC Extended Diploma

I graduated with a highest level (D*D*D*) BTEC Extended Diploma in Software Development. I was involved in a variety of projects, including a range of web, mobile, and desktop development. I developed a range of soft skills such as independence, intuition, and ability to self teach.2018

2016 - 2018

Chef & Waiter

Cairn Hotel Group

As my first job, I built up my work ethic and determination for progression, where after a year I moved from a waiter to a chef and began specialise in being a Pizza chef at an italian restaurant2016 - 2018

2016

Graduated Lord Lawson Academy

GCSEs

I completed my GCSEs with 9 General Certificates of Secondary Education: A to C.2016

2014 - 2018

Head Basketball Coach

Gateshead/ Birtley Phoenix

As a head coach I was required to manage the team and provide coaching to the players. This role built up leadership skills within a team orientated environment2014 - 2018

Noteworthy Projects

Private Repo

Scottish Rangers Association Website

Rebuilt an existing WordPress website into a NextJS application that uses a React frontend which utilises Material-Ui, Sanity.io and Firebase.

Android application screenshot of activities

Application To Prevent Cognitive Decline In The Elderly

Developed an Android application with a UI design build for elderly users, the application used social media and cognitively challenging games to answer the question: "Can the use of technology prevent cognitive decline and loneliness in the elderly" as part of my university dissertation.

Multi Threaded String Search Algorithms

Created a C++ application with two different string search algorithms, then used benchmarking tools to compare the performance of the two algorithms. Developed knowledge of concurrent programming, efficient algorithms and how to benchmark and improve code.

PAL Language Compiler

During this project I understood the core concepts and low level of how a programming language works and is compiled.