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Kirstie Hayes

London,City of London
Kirstie Hayes

Summary

A self-driven Software Engineer with strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Possesses a creative mindset along with a deep fascination with the advancements in AI. Consistently delivers outstanding results in developing and deploying Front-End/Full-Stack web applications and now looking for an innovative, collaborative organisation that values teamwork and fosters a culture of innovation. Eager to find opportunities for both personal and professional growth within such a dynamic environment.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work history

Climate Mind

Frontend developer
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with a specialized team to successfully deliver the React-Native Climate Mind mobile app on both Android and IOS platforms.
  • Proficiently set up Xcode simulator and expoGo to facilitate smooth application development.
  • Utilised Redux toolkit, Expo, and React navigation to develop features as per project requirements. All work was pushed to GitHub in accordance with the lead developer's workflow.
  • Demonstrated seamless remote Agile working and participated in weekly stand-ups. Effectively communicated through Slack and Zoom.
  • Expertise in GitHub, React.js, Node.js, and Mobile Web Design.
    Live Web App: https://climatemind.org/
    Repo: https://github.com/ClimateMind

100Devs

Software Engineer
01.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Collaborated with fellow full-stack developers to build responsive applications using tools like GIT and GITHUB, applying best practices.
  • Applying SCRUM methodologies and collaboration techniques to maximise effective working as a team.
  • Built semantically structured full-stack web applications.

Health and Well-being

Career Break
04.2017 - 01.2022

Job overview

Took a break to attend to health issues that were unfortunately extended by the pandemic but have since been resolved. I also used part of this time to begin a career transition to a Software Engineer.


PwC UK

Test Analyst
04.2015 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Conducted thorough end-to-end testing, including regression and integration testing, of BI applications, audit ERP solutions, and backend SQL data using Agile/scrum-a-fall methodology.
  • Designed and executed exploratory testing plans and created user stories to ensure comprehensive coverage of bespoke web client-server applications for high-profile clients in finance and media industries.
  • Tested according to ISTQB criteria to ensure quality and compliance standards were met.
  • Contributed to the successful deployment of data analytics solutions by identifying defects early in the development lifecycle.

Ofgem

Business Assurance Manager/Tester
11.2010 - 04.2015

Job overview

UAT test coordination and change role supporting the maintenance of renewable energy web applications.

Education

Lincoln and Humberside University

Bachelor's Degree from Business Studies Snippets

University overview

2:1

Skills

  • HTML5
  • EJS
  • CSS
  • Tailwind
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • React
  • React-Native
  • MongoDB
  • SQL
  • Mongoose
  • Nodejs
  • Expressjs
  • Git
  • ISTQB Software Testing
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Scrum
  • Agile methods
  • Agile development
  • Collaborative team player

Personal Projects

Personal Projects

My GitHub profile contains all of the current projects I am working on. Feel free to browse through. Repo: https://github.com/epixieme/epixieme

Timeline

Frontend developer
Climate Mind
05.2023 - Current
Software Engineer
100Devs
01.2022 - 05.2023
Career Break
Health and Well-being
04.2017 - 01.2022
Test Analyst
PwC UK
04.2015 - 04.2017
Business Assurance Manager/Tester
Ofgem
11.2010 - 04.2015
Lincoln and Humberside University
Bachelor's Degree from Business Studies Snippets
Kirstie Hayes