Curriculum Vitae

LARSSON KABUKOBA

Nationality: British
Currently Residing: Birmingham (UK)
Email: larsson{@}kaijaweb.com     Mob: 07——–
Full Clean UK Driver’s Licence | SC Cleared

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Profile

I have almost 7 years experience working in industry as a web and app developer. During this period I have expanded my programming knowledge by learning a number of languages including Java for Android, C# and Dart for Flutter. I have worked independently and through entire project stacks; building, deploying and maintaining customer focused applications. I am self motivated, driven, adaptive and enjoy working as team.

Prior to my industry work I studied Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, freelanced as a web developer dealing mostly with WordPress theme customisations and ran several of my own web based businesses. With the experience gained working in industry and freelancing I have familiarity working for various clients and within all stages of a project life cycle. I possess excellent communication skills with both clients and professionals. I am eager to continue my growth as a developer by learning new skills working alongside other professionals in motivated and talented teams. I aim to become a valuable asset for your company.  

Previous Roles

Date Employer Industry Role
2019 – 2021 Raytheon UK (Gloucester) Cyber Security Software Engineer
2015 – current British Small Animal Association (Contractor) Education Web & App Developer
2008 – 2014 One Stop Clinics Ltd / Boundless Health Healthcare Management
2008 – 2013 KaijaWeb Software Freelance Web/Graphics Developer

Education and Qualifications

Date Academic Institution Qualification
2013 – 2015 University of Birmingham Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science with Merit
2003 – 2007 Oxford Brookes University 2:2 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Architecture
1994 – 2003 Bishop Vesey Grammar School for Boys 3 A Levels, 11 GCSEs

Computing Skills & Experience

Applications IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, Eclipse, Git, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Photoshop, Postman, Visual Studio & VSC, Subversion, yEd, V-Ray, Xamarin, 3D Studio Max
Programming Languages & toolkits ReactJS, C#, CSS, Dart, Flutter, HTML, Java, Java for Android, Java Springboot, Java Script, JSON, Libgdx, SQL,VB, XML.
Operating Systems Linux Unix + bash, macOS Sierra, Microsoft Windows
Content Management Systems DNN, Joomla, WordPress
Search Engine Optimisation On-page & off-page optimisation, Google AdWords, Google Analytics & Webmaster Tools.
Other Skills & Experience Client management, Consulting, Mentoring, Requirements Management, Team Management

Employment & Experience

 

Raytheon UK (Gloucester) 2019 – Current

I have been in this role since November 2019 as a Software Engineer. I am security cleared (SC) and currently going through DV clearance. Due to the sensitive nature of the work I have had to sign NDAs so I am unable to discuss my work. It has however given me the opportunity to learn ReactJS, Java Springboot, Java Web Authentication and Amazon Web Services. I plan to sit an exam and gain my AWS Solutions Architect Associate certifications in the near future.

 

BSAVA (British Small Animal Association) 2015 – Present (currently contracting).

Responsibilities:

  • Develop Dot Net Nuke modules in C# and Android applications.
  • Improve upon the above apps and modules using staff and member feedback.
  • Communicate with other departments and members in the development of applications.
  • Debug and maintain sites and apps.
  • Explore new technologies.

After graduating in Computer Science I was hired by the BSAVA as a web developer and the sole Android developer. It has been a challenge that I have relished and one that has helped me grow as a professional. My knowledge and responsibilities have expanded over the period that I have been with the organisation. Most recently I took it upon myself to research options to make our small development team more efficient. After prototyping using various IDEs including Xamarin I am now in the process of redeveloping and expanding our current apps namely the BSAVA App Suite and Congress App in Flutter.

Having now spent some time with Flutter I am comfortable enough with the toolkit to help others on StackOverflow and GitHub with their own Flutter applications.

One of the highlights of my time at the BSAVA was after a tender went out to firms to design and develop the new BSAVA website. However, after several weeks the winning firm failed to deliver and so I was called upon to build the site and deliver it on schedule. I am very proud to say that I managed to complete the site on time and saved the organisation 10s of thousands of pounds in the process; the charity’s President and my peers have praised my work. I feel that I have been a great positive influence and integral part of the organisation’s growth and continued success.

Please feel free to view and download applications I have worked on.

Application Description
https://www.bsava.com/pdp C#: Personal Development Phase web module for DNN. Provides users with audio, video and text based resources, allows the user to track what material they have studied and save/print a certificate of proof. Google Analytics integration was added to track usage down to the user’s membership level. The module also includes a backend system that allows the admin to add / edit / delete new resources from a database and export data into CSV spreadsheets.
BSAVA Poisons Database C#: UI redesign for a member only DNN module that needed to be responsive and fit the new website design.
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bsava-app/id1474813642  

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsava.bsavaapp&hl=en_GB

 Flutter: Membership and educational resource app for student vets and vet nurses many of which continue to use the application after they have completed their studies and are practicing professionally. App allows members ditch their plastic ID cards and use their phones instead, review their accounts and track there CPD with the association. They also have the ability to access e-books and databases of drugs and poisons.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsava.congress Java for Android: This is an event app that allows attendees to see what/where/when lectures, speakers, exhibitors and social event are. Users can rate the individual lectures, store notes and share their experiences on Twitter. In 2018 it trended #2 on the Google Play Store. Each year we take user feedback and improve on the app for the following year’s Exhibition.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsava.app Java for Android: this is an educational resource app for vets and vet nurses that has now been replaced by the newly built app made in Flutter.
https://www.bsava.com/  

 

 HTML, CSS and Java script, VB: I developed the website from the ground up, it runs on the DNN content management system.

 

Freelance Web and Graphics Designer, KaijaWeb.com, with over 60 projects, 2008 – Present.

Responsibilities:

  • Planning projects and development from start to finish.
  • WordPress theme customisations.
  • Requirement elicitation through client meetings and competition research.
  • Managing hired programmers.
  • Testing, deployment and maintenance of final product.

One Stop Clinics Healthcare Ltd & Boundless Health Ltd, 2008 – 2014.

Responsibilities:

  • Day to day management.
  • Scheduling clinics and Sonographers.
  • Handling patients and prospective customers face to face and over the telephone.
  • Design and maintenance of company websites.

 

Activities & Interests

  • App development
  • Researching new technologies
  • Art & 3D visualisations
  • Puzzle, multiplayer based FPS and driving video games.
  • Martial Arts and combat sports
  • Movie creation and analysis
  • Listening to movie scores & contemporary classical music
  • Super cars

Referees

Referees can be provided upon request.

 

 

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