Benjamin Powell-WIffen
Sheffield,South-Yorkshire
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Receptionist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
03.2024 - Current
- Acted as the first point of contact for patients and clinical staff, prioritising cases based on urgency within a major trauma centre.
- Maintained accuracy and attention to detail while processing large volumes of patient records in a fast-paced environment.
- Handled sensitive and distressed situations professionally, supporting patients, and families.
EPR System Training Lead
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, England
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Led user training for an £80 million electronic patient record system, training over 150 staff members, and translating complex system workflows into structured, usable processes ahead of go-live.
- Conducted user testing on system features, identifying gaps, and reporting issues to improve functionality.
- Collaborated with production teams to find defects and communicate with clients, ensuring consistent service standards.
Quality Control Manager
Alpha Electroplaters Ltd
Sheffield, England
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed quality inspections on finished products, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry standards prior to dispatch.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify defects and process inconsistencies, while communicating with clients to mitigate issues and maintain service standards.
- Managed quality control process under strict deadlines, maintaining accurate records to ensure traceability, and consistent output standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University (Expected 04/26)
Sheffield2026
Skills
- Python, Java and C#
- Confident verbal and written communication
- Data accuracy and validation
- Communication
- Azure SQL databases
- Microsoft Office
- Software development life cycle
- Collaborative team-working
- User interface design
Certification
Edward Jenner Leadership Programme (Expected 05/26)
Summary
Motivated and adaptable Software Engineering student with experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills developed through customer-facing roles and system training delivery within a Major Trauma Centre. Confident working independently and as part of a team, with a strong desire to succeed in a commercial, target-driven environment.
Projects
Connect 4 Machine Learning (C#)
- Developed a multi-agent Connect 4 system in C#, integrating random, rule-based, minimax and machine learning agents to simulate and evaluate different decision-making strategies.
- Trained the machine learning agent using 60,000+ game state dataset and 10,00+ simulated games, enabling adaptive behaviour through iterative learning from loss-based outcomes.
Smart Blinds Automation System (Arduino)
- Developed an automated blinds system using an Arduino Uno, writing embedded C/C++ logic to process temperature and light sensor data using a motor-driven movement based on user/ environmental requirements.
- Integrated a mobile app interface and a speaker module for user control and feedback. Designed custom components in Autodesk Fusion 360 using Bambu 3D printers to deliver a fully functional smart prototype.
Timeline
EPR System Training Lead
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
12.2024 - 07.2025
Emergency Department Receptionist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
03.2024 - Current
Quality Control Manager
Alpha Electroplaters Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University (Expected 04/26)