Oliver Jay
Oliver Jay@oliver.tj
CV

Hi, I'm Oliver Jay

I'm a Software Developer

I'm a highly skilled full-stack developer and Computer Science graduate with expertise in modern web technologies, blockchain development, and system architecture. I've successfully delivered multiple production applications, including an award-winning Web3 project and various open-source tools. Proficient in TypeScript, Go and Python, with experience in both frontend and backend development. Passionate about creating intuitive user experiences and implementing complex technical solutions.

šŸ’¼Employment History

Unemployed

2023 - Current Day

After gaining valuable experience at The Curve Group, I took a deliberate gap year to focus on personal and professional development. During this time, I traveled to broaden my horizons and worked on advancing my skills in software development, particularly in areas that align with my passion for programming and cutting-edge technologies.

  • ā€¢Took a gap year to travel and see the world, gaining a broader perspective on global cultures
  • ā€¢Focused on self-directed learning and development in software development and programming, with a particular emphasis on emerging technolgogies such as AI and Crypto
  • ā€¢Participated in several hackathons, in which I won multiple prizes for my projects
  • ā€¢Completed personal projects such as SketchSlides, a modern responsive slideshow PWA, and WebNovelClient, a full stack project for sharing user uploaded novels
  • ā€¢Used the time to deepen my expertise in technologies such as Golang, React and CI/CD aligning my skills with my long-term career goals in software development

The Curve Group

2021 - 2022
  • ā€¢Officially employed as a Data Analyst, though I had a variety of responsibilities in this position
  • ā€¢Set up and managed the primary database used by the company (Microsoft Dataverse), managing dataflows and API calls
  • ā€¢Frequent usage of SQL, PowerQuery, Excel and Power BI to create and distribute reports
  • ā€¢Extensive customization of the front end of the database using JavaScript, PowerApps, Power Automate and Azure Functions
  • ā€¢Experienced working in a small self managed team (2-3 people)
  • ā€¢Troubleshooted technical issues throughout the business, providing support and guidance to staff

šŸŽ“Education and Qualifications

Royal Holloway University of London

2019 - 2021

Bachelors of Computer Science (First Class)

University of Birmingham

2016 - 2019

Diploma of Higher Education in Physics

Space Studio Banbury

2014 - 2016

A Levels: Maths (A*), Further Maths (A), Physics (A)

Chenderit School

2009 - 2014

  • GCSEs: 7 A and A* including Maths, Further Maths and English. 13 total passing grades
  • Additional Maths (A) - FSMQ
  • Extended Project (A) - Level 3 Qualification

šŸ’»Skills

Programming Proficiency

  • ā€¢TypeScript: Used extensively in personal projects
  • ā€¢JavaScript: Primary programming language used at The Curve Group
  • ā€¢Python: Utilized for physics/maths scripts and machine learning algorithms
  • ā€¢Rust: Used for smart contract development on the Solana blockchain
  • ā€¢Golang: Used in recent personal projects with SQLite database integration
  • ā€¢React: Developed modern frontends with dynamic user interfaces, particularly with Remix

Additional Skills

  • ā€¢DevOps: CI/CD implementation and cloud deployment
  • ā€¢Operating Systems: Experienced with Windows and various Linux distributions
  • ā€¢Cyber-Security: Knowledge in networking, OS security, cryptography, and OSINT
  • ā€¢Problem Solving: Demonstrated through programming challenges and physics problems
  • ā€¢Presentation Skills: Regular presentations to executives and department heads
  • ā€¢Self-Management: Strong ability to organize and conduct independent research
  • ā€¢Teamwork: Collaborated effectively in small teams during hackathons and project development

šŸ†Interests and Achievements

Particularly interested in machine learning, I performed my final year project on analysis of machine learning algorithms and achieved the highest grade. Interests in a wide range of technologies, from AI, cloud computing, different operating systems, networking and encryption.

  • ā€¢Won first place on the Solana Zeus Bounty at Taipei Blockchain Week 2024 Hackathon (8888 $ZEUS)
  • ā€¢Won second place at the Web3 AI London Hackathon (500 $USDC)
  • ā€¢Achieved Chief Scout's Gold Award
  • ā€¢Achieved UK Maths Challenge Gold Award - Best in School