Ovi Oprea
Junior Software Developer
Edinburgh
Summary
Ambitious junior software developer bringing enthusiasm and a dedicated attitude to various programming languages, Python in particular, automation, development and maintenance. Highly aware of the role of motivation and especially interested in work that has a direct and immediate impact on output and productivity, such as automation. Fascinated by the potential of iterative and incremental product development and eagerness to learn and develop skills in Kubernetes and Cloud technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Pension Administrator
Scottish Widows
Edinburgh
06.2022 - Current
- Wrote and successfully implemented automation programs for various platforms used on my department and elsewhere: VBA with Excel and Reflection Desktop, Python for browser control. My refunds application written in VBA for Excel compressed workflow for refunds from 20 min+ to approx. 13 seconds, receiving many appreciative comments.
- Regular duties include: standard administrative data processing tasks on platforms such as IBM's IMS, CSP, PEGA, or Origo; non-standard or more complex customer cases and enquires; acting on behalf of the principal by contacting internal and external sources (pension providers, IFAs etc) to convey requests, provide instructions or obtain information; supporting new and existing customers with their financial and service needs, as well as a wide range of customer service activities.
Bookseller
Waterstones
Edinburgh
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Applied interpersonal and communication skills to establish selling relationship with customers.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Processed information and merchandise through POS register system and online platforms.
EFL
MLI International
Edinburgh, Liverpool
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Received very positive feedback from management for overall performance.
- Very encouraging feedback from Teaching Director after observing one of my lessons.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught English language to Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Croatian students in summer school setting.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students.
Shop Assistant
Gap
Edinburgh, UK
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- In charge of Men's department and supervised colleagues.
- Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Various Retail and Warehouse
ASOS, Carrefour, Carturesti
Timisoara (Romania), Arad (Romania), Barnsley (UK)
10.2007 - 06.2016
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Top seller at USC Arndale and reached top 20 for Sports Direct nationwide;
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working with suppliers, customers, and managing warehouse staff.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills: maintaining paper and computer filing systems for over 200 suppliers; placing orders for books from publishers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literature (English And Romanian)
Babes-Bolyai University
Cluj-Napoca 09.2002 - 07.2020
No Degree - Sociology And Politics
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2018 - 08.2020
Access To HE - Humanities And Social Science
Manchester College
Manchester 09.2017 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Economics College
Arad, Romania 09.1998 - 07.2002
Skills
Python
Python Automation Libraries
VBA Automation
JavaScript
GitHub
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Django
HTML
CSS
React
SpaCy
Natural Language Processing
Responsive Web Design
Certification
[PCAP-31-03] PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming
Timeline
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
11-2022
Pension Administrator
Scottish Widows
06.2022 - Current
Front End Development Libraries
04-2022
[PCAP-31-03] PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming
02-2022
Responsive Web Design
01-2022
Bookseller
Waterstones
11.2021 - 12.2021
Microsoft Excel: Excel from Beginner to Advanced
10-2021
EFL
MLI International
06.2019 - 07.2019
Shop Assistant
Gap
03.2019 - 07.2021
No Degree - Sociology And Politics
University of Edinburgh
09.2018 - 08.2020
Access To HE - Humanities And Social Science
Manchester College
09.2017 - 07.2018
Various Retail and Warehouse
ASOS, Carrefour, Carturesti
10.2007 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literature (English And Romanian)
Babes-Bolyai University
09.2002 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Economics College
09.1998 - 07.2002