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John Forde

John Forde

Addisc,Surrey

Summary

A skilled professional with expertise in prototyping, technical documentation writing, and assembly techniques. Demonstrates proficiency in CAD and CAM, alongside reliable decision-making and quality control. Adept at managing high-value projects with a focus on process improvement and project budgeting. Utilises automated test systems effectively while ensuring adherence to design standards and techniques. Committed to teamwork and collaboration, providing robust project support through technical understanding and software programming. Career goals include advancing in roles that leverage design principles and technical drawing reading to drive innovation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Technician

N/A
Croydon, Surrey
01.2023 - Current
  • Operated soldering irons to join components to assemblies and circuit boards.
  • Completed routine maintenance on consumer equipment in homes and offices.
  • Interpreted test data to diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and tested functionality of consumer electronics.

IT technician

IT Rescue
Croydon, Surrey
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Streamlined IT processes for increased efficiency.
  • Implemented new software systems smoothly without hampering productivity levels.
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired hardware components, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Upgraded company hardware infrastructure leading to enhanced performance.

Education

GCSEs - Maths

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Language

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2018

GCSEs - English Literature

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Biology

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Chemistry

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Physics

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Geography

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Design Technology

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Computer Science

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Japanese

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - German

Whitgift School
South Croydon
01.2018 - 07.2020

A-Levels - Design Technology

John Fisher
Purley, Croydon
09.2020 - 05.2022

A-Levels - Physics

John Fisher
Purley, Croydon
09.2020 - 05.2022

A-Levels - Maths

John Fisher
Purley, Croydon
09.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Product Design

University of Sussex
Brighton
09.2022 -

Skills

  • Prototyping capabilities
  • Technical documentation writing
  • Assembly and disassembly techniques
  • Automated test system utilization
  • CAD and CAM proficiency
  • Reliable decision making
  • Technical drawing reading
  • Quality Control
  • Process Improvement
  • High-value project management
  • Project budgeting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Project support
  • Design principles
  • Technical understanding
  • Software programming
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Design standards and techniques

Affiliations

  • 3D Printing, Computer Building, CAD, Travel and Drumming

Accomplishments

    Ambassador for DT Department at John Fisher School

    Bronze Dean's medal Choir

Timeline

Freelance Technician

N/A
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Product Design

University of Sussex
09.2022 -

IT technician

IT Rescue
07.2021 - 09.2021

A-Levels - Design Technology

John Fisher
09.2020 - 05.2022

A-Levels - Physics

John Fisher
09.2020 - 05.2022

A-Levels - Maths

John Fisher
09.2020 - 05.2022

GCSEs - Maths

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Language

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2018

GCSEs - English Literature

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Biology

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Chemistry

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Physics

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Geography

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Design Technology

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Computer Science

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Japanese

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - German

Whitgift School
01.2018 - 07.2020
John Forde