Jose Santos
Bolton,Lancashire
Summary
Ambitious and technically driven team player, due to complete a Certificate of Higher Education in Software Development.
Experienced in developing software projects, including games and websites, using multiple programming languages. Strong foundation in programming, database design, and problem-solving, supported by industry experience and part-time work, with well-developed teamwork and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Customer Team Member
Co-op
Bolton, Lancashire
2025.06 - Current
- Delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
- Responsible for handling transactions, assisting customers, and maintaining store presentation.
- Supported the management in inventory control for efficient stock management.
- Ensured a clean, tidy shop floor with daily sweeping and mopping tasks.
Project Management Work Experience Placement
BAE Systems
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
2024.07 - 2024.07
- Gained hands-on experience in project management within a large engineering organisation
- Collaborated with a team to plan and deliver small-scale projects, contributing to pricing calculations and scheduling decisions
- Developed teamwork, communication, time management and problem solving skills in a professional engineering environment
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Software Development
University Academy 92 (Awarded By Lancaster University)
Manchester 2025.11 - 2026.06
A-Levels - Computer Science, Information Technology, English Literature
Turton Sixth Form College
Bolton 2023.09 - 2025.05
GCSEs - GCSE Education
Turton School
Bolton 2021.09 - 2023.06
Skills
Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
OOP, Database Management, PHP
Project Planning, Documentation
Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving
Projects
Virtual Casino (Python) - A* A-Level Coursework
Developed a fully functional casino application using Pygame, incorporating object-oriented programming, GUI frameworks, and SQL for backend data management.
Job Advertisement Website (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) - Distinction IT Coursework
A responsive front-end recruitment website, designed for recently graduated web developers to explore job opportunities.
2D Shooter Platformer (Python) - Personal Project
An independently developed 2D platformer featuring shooting mechanics, gravity, enemy behaviour, and traversal systems.
Primary School Back-End Website (PHP/SQL) - 2:1 Cert HE Coursework
A backend-driven website developed for a primary school, handling content management and data processing with a focus on reliability and security.
Cinema Booking System (Python) - 2:1 Cert HE Coursework
A collaborative software design and development project implementing a cinema booking system, involving system modelling and the Software Development Life Cycle.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Software Development
University Academy 92 (Awarded By Lancaster University)
2025.11 - 2026.06
Customer Team Member
Co-op
2025.06 - Current
Project Management Work Experience Placement
BAE Systems
2024.07 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Computer Science, Information Technology, English Literature
Turton Sixth Form College
2023.09 - 2025.05
GCSEs - GCSE Education
Turton School
2021.09 - 2023.06