Jack Walters
Pontypool
Summary
Accomplished software developer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, C#, VB.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and SQL. Proficient in frameworks and tools such as Spring Boot, .NET, React, Vite, and OpenAPI. Experienced in mobile development for Android and React Native (Expo), as well as web development including REST APIs and data visualisation. Skilled in object-oriented programming, user interface design, human-computer interaction principles, and performance optimisation. Adept at testing methodologies including JUnit and Jest for unit testing and integration testing. Career goal: to leverage technical expertise to drive innovative software solutions that enhance user experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Software Developer
Patchwork Technology Limited
Usk
2021.06 - Current
- Contributed to the full lifecycle of Android application development, from initial proof-of-concept stages through to feature-rich production builds and post-release support.
- Developed and maintained a .NET (VB/C#) desktop application with data visualisation and mapping capabilities, focusing on enhancing performance and improving overall system stability.
- Built and extended a Java Spring Boot REST API with SQL database support and integrated Stripe for payment processing.
- Generated and maintained OpenAPI-based client libraries to streamline integration across services and platforms.
- Developed a cross-platform mobile application using Expo and React Native with TypeScript/JavaScript, incorporating complex data visualisation and geospatial mapping features.
- Built and maintained a web-based admin panel using Vite and React (TypeScript/JavaScript) to manage user subscriptions and support backend functionality.
- Collaborated closely with project managers and team leads to incorporate client feedback and deliver features aligned with customer expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Swansea University
2018.09 - 2021.06
BTEC - I.T.
Coleg Gwent
Newport 2015.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin, C#, VBNET, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, SQL
- Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, NET, React, Vite, OpenAPI
- Mobile Development: Android (Java/Kotlin), React Native (Expo)
- Web Development: REST APIs, Data Visualisation, Subscription Management
- Software Practices: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface Design, Human-Computer Interaction Principles, Performance Optimization
- Testing: JUnit, Jest, Unit Testing, UI Snapshot Testing, Integration Testing
- Platforms: Linux (Terminal Usage), Windows
- Other: Stripe Integration, Customer-Oriented Development, Version Control (Git)
Affiliations
- PC building, Computer gaming, Playing musical instruments (Drums and Guitar)
Accomplishments
- Drums Grade 3 - Trinity College London (2024)
- Best In School/Top 10% in U.K. in UK Intermediate Maths Challenge - UKMT (2014)
- Student Representative for BTEC I.T. - Coleg Gwent Pontypool (2015/2016)
Timeline
Software Developer
Patchwork Technology Limited
2021.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Swansea University
2018.09 - 2021.06
BTEC - I.T.
Coleg Gwent
2015.09 - 2017.06