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I'm Matt Hickling Web Designer Software Developer

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Hello, I'm Matt

I am a software developer

As a director of a commercial fitout company for the past 12 years, I have developed a wealth of experience in managing complex projects from conception to completion. This role has involved leading a team of professionals, overseeing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. I believe that these skills and experiences will be highly relevant to my new career as a software developer, as both roles require strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage resources effectively. Additionally, my experience in overseeing budgets and timelines will be invaluable as I work on software development projects.

Over the past two decades, while working across various sectors and industries in the construction industry, I have also been intrigued by the world of software development and technology. However, I never had the time to dedicate myself fully to learning the skills required to pursue it as a career. In 2022, I made the decision to leave my directorship in construction and fully immerse myself in the world of software development by enrolling in a comprehensive full-time software development course. Since then, I have been able to dedicate myself to learning new skills and techniques, and the experience has been both challenging and exciting. I am eager to continue my journey and become a skilled and proficient software developer, while applying the lessons I have learned as a director to my new career.

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Work & Eduction

Student - IT Career Switch
2022 - 2023

In September 2022, I enrolled in a comprehensive full stack software engineering course to enhance my knowledge and expertise in software development. Throughout the program, I have gained proficiency in essential programming languages and technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, React, jQuery, Mocha, Git, and PHP. Moreover, I successfully passed the final exam, demonstrating my understanding and practical application of these skills.

Director/Founder - Opspace Projects
2010 - 2022

Over the course of 12 years at Opspace, I have consistently contributed to the growth of the company by expanding our capacity to undertake larger projects. Beginning with a team of only 2 employees, we now have 4 full-time office-based staff and up to 30 contractors working with us concurrently. I have been involved in every aspect of project execution, from initial surveying and estimation to project management, procurement, and maintaining positive customer relationships.

Shop Fitter - Self Employed
2003 - 2010

As a self-employed shop fitter, I have gained extensive experience in fitting out various commercial spaces within strict timelines and adhering to exacting specifications. Working collaboratively as part of a small team, I have successfully completed numerous projects, delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments. My experience has honed my ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deliver outstanding results while working under pressure.

Stores Manager - City Electrical Factors
1998 - 2003

I began my employment as a warehouse assistant and was subsequently promoted to the position of stores manager after two years. As a stores manager, I held responsibility for procuring all stock within the warehouse and trade counters. I was also accountable for managing the warehouse operatives and logistics, ensuring timely fulfillment of all customer orders. Additionally, I oversaw all administration and successfully met the requirements for IS09001. My experience has equipped me with strong leadership skills and the ability to ensure seamless operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Garage Assistant - Redmods Autos
1997 - 1998

My first placement after finishing school was in an auto repairs garage, where I gained valuable experience in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. In this role, I had a diverse range of responsibilities, which included answering calls, booking in repairs and services, ordering parts, and providing assistance to the mechanics as required. Through this experience, I developed excellent organizational and communication skills.

Education: Sir Bernard Lovell SChool
1992 - 1997

I completed my secondary school education at Sir Bernard Lovell School in Oldland Common, Bristol, where I achieved GCSE qualifications in English (Language & Literature), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Maths, Art, French and Humanities.

Frontend Skills

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery

Backend Skills

  • PHP
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • PostgresSQL

Recent Projects

gazetteer

Gazetteer

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A location-based web application that allows users to search for and view information about countries around the world. Users can select the country they aer enquirying about, and view details such as weather, news, and currency. This was created with PHP cURL, jQuery, Javascript, AJAX, HTML and CSS.

GitHub Repository
task list

Task List

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This is a to-do list application that allows you to add, edit, and delete tasks. The application is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

GitHub Repository
Sage Interiors

Rightmove scraper

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This is a Python script for scraping property data from Rightmove and storing the results in a CSV file. It uses the requests library for making HTTP requests, and BeautifulSoup for parsing the HTML.

GitHub Repository
school structure app

School Staff Structuring Plan

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This web application provides schools with the tools to effectively manage their staff structure on a yearly and daily basis, while also accommodating absences for all personnel, including teachers, teaching assistants, leadership, and other administrative staff. Additionally, the app includes analytics features to help schools optimize staffing levels and improve overall efficiency. This is being created with Python and the Flask framework.

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GitHub Repository

Please take a look at more of my completed projects on GitHub

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