Rachael Howard
Charfield,South Gloucestershire
Summary
As an aspiring Software Developer, I am currently undertaking an internship to strengthen my practical coding skills and understanding of real-world development workflows. I have gained experience working with structured data, debugging issues, and implementing features under guidance. I take pride in producing maintainable code, and solving problems in a structured and thoughtful way. I am seeking my first full-time role where I can contribute meaningfully while continuing to grow technically and professionally.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Junior Software Developer Internship
AST Reygar
2025.10 - 2026.02
- Collaborated with senior developers to design and implement new features, write unit tests, and contribute to bug fixing, gaining hands-on experience with Python in Visual Studio Code.
- Utilized Git through Bitbucket for version control and worked with Jira for task management and project tracking.
Summer Project
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
2024.06 - 2024.10
- Analyzed a sample of double radio sources from the Very Large Array Sky Survey to investigate correlations between spectral asymmetries, lobe length ratios, and jet-sidedness, using Python to create scatter plots for data visualization.
- Research note published: R. Howard and M Lacy, Spectral Index Asymmetries in Double Radio Sources from the VLA Sky Survey, Res Notes of the AAS 8 251, October 2024. DOI 10.3847/2515-5172/ad83b3
Light Kitchen and Childcare Duties
Natural Choice Nurseries
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Light kitchen and childcare duties.
Education
BA (Hons) - Natural Sciences
University of Cambridge
2022.10 - 2025.07
A-levels -
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
2020.09 - 2022.07
Skills
- Python programming
- Bug fixing
- Unit testing
- Version Control
- Jira
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Flute – grade 5
- Participant in the KLB – Hikawa Japanese exchange programme
Languages
Japanese
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Volunteering
Westonbirt Arboretum Learning Team, Helped set up and run free family events for visitors.
Timeline
Junior Software Developer Internship
AST Reygar
2025.10 - 2026.02
Summer Project
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
2024.06 - 2024.10
Light Kitchen and Childcare Duties
Natural Choice Nurseries
2023.06 - 2023.09
BA (Hons) - Natural Sciences
University of Cambridge
2022.10 - 2025.07
A-levels -
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
2020.09 - 2022.07