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Robert Parker

For full CV containing with contact details and references
please email rob {[at]} iparker [{dot}] co {[dot]} uk.

Profile

Committed and enthusiastic Computer Science student in Second Year (Aberystwyth University) on track for a first.

Key Achievements and Skills

  • Java programming including Cartoon Maker and Concordance generator
  • Currently working in a team to develop a Android mobile application with server-side back-end
  • Sound LAN/WAN knowledge through Cisco Networking Academy CCNA (gained average weighted exam score of over 80%)
  • Ubuntu Linux Server administration of personal Virtual Private Server and home server, including LAMP, file shares (Samba/NFS) and media servers (DLNA etc)
  • Confident use Microsoft Office, OpenOffice.org/LibreOffice suites gained through heavy use in education and academic work for over six years
  • Boys’ Brigade Queen’s Badge (highest award achievable by a member)
    • fund-raised, planned and carried out 95-mile hike on West Highland Way
    • provided voluntary service including working as part of a team to run a weekly ‘Luncheon Club’ serving meals for the local elderly community
    • took part in practical and leadership training
    • took a leadership role within the company including running activities with children aged 8-15 and helped with planning camps and events; this year became a Warrant Officer
    • developed and maintained Drupal-based website for my local Brigade company since 2006 (lyebb.com); serves to advocate the company, provide members and their families with general news, information on upcoming camps and events as well as provide reports, photos and videos from past camps/events in addition to providing authorised members with a place to share information and communicate

Education and Qualifications

  • Aberystwyth University (September 2010 till present)
    BSc Computer Science
    Expected outcome: 1st
    • Java Software Development – 88%
    • Web development with XHTML, CSS and JavaScript – 81%
    • Telematics and Communications – 70%
  • Haybridge Sixth Form (September 2008 till August 2010)
    Brake Lane, Hagley, Worcestershire, DY8 2XS
    • GCE A Level Applied Business (C), Applied Science (C)
    • Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Discovery
    • Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
    • Extended Project – Web Development (C)
  • Redhill Secondary School (September 2003 till August 2008)
    Junction Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1JX
    • 8 GCSEs – Applied Science (BC), Mathematics (B), Product Design (C), English (B), Media Studies (B), Geography (C)
    • Certificate in Digital Applications (Pass)

Experience – Voluntary

  • Over 30 hours of voluntary service as part of work towards Boys’ Brigade Queen’s Badge (April 2008 till April 2010)
    Worked with a team of volunteers at a weekly ‘Luncheon Club’ which provided meals to the local elderly community; my work involved preparing tables, taking orders and serving food and drinks. Other voluntary work in this period including handling car parking at two different events as well as cleaning and repainting a Church cellar.

Interests

Referees

For full CV containing with contact details and references please email rob {[at]} iparker [{dot}] co {[dot]} uk.

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