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Fiyin Olu

Walsall,West Midlands,

Summary

Date Of Birth - 30 / 05 / 2008

A driven and disciplined individual with a genuine interest in software and digital technology, which has been developed through work experience, personal interests and ongoing technical learning. I have gained early exposure to how modern software and cloud-based systems operate, which has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in this role. Alongside this interest in technology, I bring strong organisation, reliability, and discipline built through consistent responsibilities in work and volunteering environments. I am eager to continue developing a technical understanding and skills through a software apprenticeship, whilst contributing positively to a collaborative work environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Software Work Experience

Kainos
Birmingham
06.2024 - 06.2024

One-week placement | Summer Term (Year 12)

  • Observed how software projects are planned and structured before development occurs.
  • Assisted with simple, supervised tasks which were focused on understanding software requirements and system flow.
  • Gained exposure to how front-end and back-end components interact together within application development.
  • Observed collaboration between developers, testers, and non-technical team members through their discussions,
  • Learned the importance of testing, clear communication, and organisation in software.

Introduction to Software Engineering

IBM
10.2025 - Current

Independent learning | Ongoing

  • Learned key stages of the software development lifecycle such as planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Gained an understanding of how software projects progress from ideas to working solutions through structured development processes.
  • Explored fundamentals of software development, including the roles involved and how teams collaborate to build software.
  • Developed a basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, data types, control flow, and logic.
  • Completed introductory programming exercises using Python to practice applying fundamental programming principles.

AWS Cloud Computing

Springpod
07.2024 - 07.2024

School Virtual Work Experience | Summer Term ( Year 12 )

  • Learned how cloud platforms are used to host and support modern software applications.
  • Gained an understanding of concepts including scalability, reliability, and availability in cloud environments.
  • Explored how cloud services help organisations deploy and manage software more efficiently.
  • Developed awareness of cloud infrastructure in terms of supporting secure and stable systems.

Restaurant assistant

Family-Owned
05.2023 - Current
  • Independently handled stock movement, organisation, and replenishment of drinks and supplies.
  • Assisted with customer service, ensuring a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated reliability by consistently managing responsibilities without direct supervision.
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands during busy periods, remaining calm and organised under pressure.
  • Assisted in digital tasks such as creating promotional content.

Community volunteer

Sporting Elite
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Supported food bank operations, including organising, checking, and distributing food supplies.
  • Ensured food quality and safety by checking freshness and expiry dates before distribution.
  • Assisted with loading, unloading, and organising deliveries using safe manual handling techniques.
  • Planned and prepared food menus for children as part of community support programmes.
  • Guided and coached children during sports sessions to encourage teamwork, structure, and positive behaviour.
  • Worked together with other volunteers and organiser's to ensure activities ran smoothly and safely.

Education

A-Levels - Cambridge Technical IT Level 3, Business, Sport

Walsall Academy
Bloxwich, Walsall
09.2023 -

GCSEs - Computer Science, BTEC IT

St Francis Of Assisi ( Secondary School )
Aldridge, Walsall
09.2019 - 06.2023

Skills

Software & Technical Understanding

  • Developing understanding of how software is established through the lifecycle, from planning to testing and maintenance (IBM course, Kainos )
  • Awareness of how professional software teams work, including task planning, collaboration, and structured workflows ( Kainos )
  • Basic programming understanding, including logic, variables, and control flow, developed through guided Python exercises (IBM)
  • Awareness of how cloud platforms support software applications, including scalability and reliability concepts (AWS)
  • Improved ability to think logically and break problems down into smaller, manageable steps through technical learning and observation

Transferable Skills

  • Strong reliability and consistency developed through regular responsibilities in work, volunteering, and independent learning
  • Ability to work effectively within a team by communicating clearly and supporting one another ( Sporting Elite )
  • Organisation and attention to detail gained from managing stock, food safety checks, and structured tasks ( Sporting Elite, Dads restaurant )
  • Adaptability and calmness under pressure developed through alternate working environments
  • Discipline built through ongoing independent learning and long-term hobbies like the gym for three years

Affiliations

  • Consistent gym training for around three years. Cycling in my free time to maintain fitness, balanced with academic and technical learning. Lastly, I take part in basketball training sessions regularly.

Long-term Goals

Rooms is a personal software concept i hope to develop which is centered around creating shared virtual spaces where people can interact, communicate, and experience digital content together in real time. Exploring this concept only makes me realise more the importance of developing strong foundations in software. Transforming a concept into a reliable digital product or service requires more than just creativity . Furthermore, this interest has played a key role in motivating me to pursue a software apprenticeship in order to build the technical and professional skills required to design, develop, and support such platforms in the future.

Timeline

Introduction to Software Engineering

IBM
10.2025 - Current

AWS Cloud Computing

Springpod
07.2024 - 07.2024

Software Work Experience

Kainos
06.2024 - 06.2024

Community volunteer

Sporting Elite
10.2023 - 08.2024

A-Levels - Cambridge Technical IT Level 3, Business, Sport

Walsall Academy
09.2023 -

Restaurant assistant

Family-Owned
05.2023 - Current

GCSEs - Computer Science, BTEC IT

St Francis Of Assisi ( Secondary School )
09.2019 - 06.2023

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