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Ranvir Sahota

Summary

With a background in Computer Science and proficiency in Linux and Windows, I demonstrate a clear passion for IT. I have experience in customer service and adaptability in busy environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Online Game Volunteer

V.L.A.D. Outreach CIC
03.2026 - Current
  • Developing safe communication and engagement features
  • Collaborating with a clinical team to ensure designs are psychologically supportive and trauma-informed.
  • Provide technical insight into platform features, opportunities, and innovations.
  • Maintain ongoing improvements based on user feedback and clinical guidance.

IT Volunteer

Repair Gosport Cafe
03.2026 - Current
  • Develop solutions to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Provide technical insight into products

Retail Assistant

Smyths Toys
10.2025 - 12.2025
  • Operated till and executed transactions in a reasonable timeframe.
  • Co-ordinated with colleagues to ensure there was a sufficient number of staff available at all times.

Retail Assistant

Betastar
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Primarily operated a till and would verify customers' ages for age-restricted purchases
  • Remained observant to deter shoplifters

Volunteer

BHF (British Heart Foundation)
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Booked collections through the BHF system, FLOW.
  • Ensured that delivery and collection dates were recorded in a paper-based diary.

Retail Assistant

Golden Balla
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Observed how customers browsed to improve merchandising.
  • Ensured the store was clean and compliant with hygiene standards.
  • Adapted to the challenges of operating within a small independent retail business.

Retail Assistant

Smyths Toys
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Greeted customers, addressed their queries, and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by taking on various responsibilities: oversaw multiple aisles, tills, stocked shelves overnight, safety checked bikes, guard duty and more.

Education

BSc (HONS) - Computer Science

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
01-2022

Level 3 Cambridge Technical -

in Computing
01-2016

5 GCSEs - B-C

01-2014

Skills

  • Windows/Linux
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Colloboration

Hobbies and interests

Playing games ignited my interest in computing. I enjoy reading books, which helps me with my creativity and problem-solving skills.

Timeline

Online Game Volunteer

V.L.A.D. Outreach CIC
03.2026 - Current

IT Volunteer

Repair Gosport Cafe
03.2026 - Current

Retail Assistant

Smyths Toys
10.2025 - 12.2025

Retail Assistant

Betastar
10.2024 - 07.2025

Volunteer

BHF (British Heart Foundation)
05.2024 - 10.2024

Retail Assistant

Golden Balla
09.2022 - 03.2023

Retail Assistant

Smyths Toys
07.2017 - 08.2018

BSc (HONS) - Computer Science

University of Portsmouth

Level 3 Cambridge Technical -

in Computing

5 GCSEs - B-C

Ranvir Sahota