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Darren Smith

Cobham,Surrey

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, complemented by proficiency in data analysis tools such as Jupiter Notebook, Pandas, and Sea-born. Demonstrates strong capabilities in machine learning with Scikit Learn and database management using MySQL.

Adept at creating insightful data dashboards with Power BI and Microsoft Excel, leveraging pivot tables and complex formulas to drive data-driven decisions. Committed to advancing a career in data science and analytics, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance business performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Data Officer Assistant Part Time

HKS TECH Ltd
Cobham, Surrey
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Utilised advanced Excel functions for efficient data analysis and reporting.


  • Scanned, filed and uploaded documents onto several 100 spreadsheets.


  • Facilitated strategic decision-making, creating visually impactful charts in Excel, using Filters and Pivot Tables.

Voluntary Data Support

Happy Child International
Leatherhead, Surrey
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to specific dataset processes, enabling Happy Child International to improve its engagement with donors
  • Used Microsoft Excel to track rougly 2000 supporters and filter down to 200 active supporters.
  • Supported decision-making processes through accurate analysis and presentation of relevant data.
  • Updated company's website by using observed data.
  • Managed sensitive information with utmost discretion and confidentiality.


Voluntary Finance Team

Compassion UK
Fleet, Hampshire
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Examined over 10 cheques weekly, checking their totals, transaction accuracy and identify discrepancies.
  • Coordinated with other teams to resolve any discrepancies in figures, signatures and dates.
  • Performed scans on cheques and kept records onto database.

Voluntary Operations Team

Compassion UK
Fleet, Hampshire
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Data cleansed companies database and tided up missing data.
  • Dealt with over 1000 queries from sponsored Children and sponsors.
  • Worked with sensitive information and updated database using Oracle and Microsoft Excel.

Labour Market Analyst

VSO
Kingston, Surrey
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted with Labour Market Research, Data Entry and Analysis for VSO 's people sourcing
  • Extracted 100 of search results using recruiting sites such as LinkedIn and Indeed
  • Identified specific labour market data using VSO's labour market guidelines and organised recorded data into comprehensive spreadsheets for easy reference.
  • Worked closely with different branches to analysed workforce trends for future staffing plans and recruitment strategies.

Education

Msc - Advanced Multimedia and 3D Technologies

Brunel University
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Graphics technology

Kingston University
Kingston
01.2008 - 01.2012

Diploma - Foundation Studies Art Design

University College For The Creative Arts
Farnham, Surrey
01.2007 - 01.2008

Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Vision, Robotics and Machine Learning

University of Surrey
01.2018 - 01.2021

Skills

  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Jupiter Notebook
  • Pandas
  • Sea-born
  • Machine Learning
  • Scikit Learn
  • MySQL
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Pivot Tables
  • Formulas
  • Data Dashboards

Affiliations

  • I am a keen games enthusiast and in my spare time I enjoy playing video games. I enjoy most games but my favourite types of games are role playing and adventure games such as Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda because they have interesting storyline and engaging gameplay.

Additional Skills and Training

Jan 2025 – Present: Step8 up Full Stack Web Development

  • Completing a 12 week intensive full-stack software development bootcamp, gaining hands-on experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS, Javascript and React as well as back-end frameworks including Python, SQL and Django.
  • Developed a strong understanding of building dynamic, responsive web applications and integrating font-end and back-end systems. The program emphasised industry best pratices, collaborative development, and deploying read-world projects, reinforcing both technical skills and a problem-solving mindeset.

July 2022 – Present: Maven Analytics Course on Python and Data Analyst

  • · Programming with Python using Jupiter Notebook. This involves using Pandas (For Data Analysis), seaborn for visualizations (graph plots) and Machine Learning with SciKitLearn.
  • · Creating and analysing databases using MySQL.
  • · In addition, using Power BI and Microsoft Excel tools such as Pivot Tables, Formulas, and data Dashboards to perform in analysis on data.

Timeline

Data Officer Assistant Part Time

HKS TECH Ltd
09.2023 - 02.2025

Voluntary Data Support

Happy Child International
01.2023 - 08.2023

Voluntary Finance Team

Compassion UK
07.2022 - 07.2023

Voluntary Operations Team

Compassion UK
11.2020 - 06.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Vision, Robotics and Machine Learning

University of Surrey
01.2018 - 01.2021

Labour Market Analyst

VSO
09.2017 - 01.2018

Msc - Advanced Multimedia and 3D Technologies

Brunel University
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Graphics technology

Kingston University
01.2008 - 01.2012

Diploma - Foundation Studies Art Design

University College For The Creative Arts
01.2007 - 01.2008
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