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About Me

I am a Software Engineer with 5 years of commercial experience (and several additional years of non-commercial experience) in server- and client-side application design and implementation.
I am passionate about learning and achieved a First-class honours degree in BSc (Hons)
Computing and Information Systems at the University of West London.

On the commercial stage, I quickly progressed from Graduate Engineer to Mid-level Software Engineer within my first year. I became accomplished at delivering project work independently while also performing effectively as part of a team. Best described as the MacGyver of programming, I can solve problems and build quality software even with limited tools (skills or experience) at hand. My strong research abilities, passion for learning, structured learning methodologies, and outside-the-box thinking allow me to deliver effective solutions. I take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and producing end products that are both user-friendly and well-presented—paying attention to even the smallest details.

My main stacks are  C#,  JavaScript, and SQL.
Ot the back-end, most of my commercial experience has been with C# and .NET, specifically .NET Framework and Web Forms. While I have less commercial experience with .NET Core and MVC, I have built solid self-taught knowledge in these areas. I also have experience with PHP, which was once my preferred back-end language for hobby and university projects.

On the front-end, I work with JavaScript, jQuery, HTML and CSS. I also have a strong passion and skill for design, particularly using Photoshop, where I create my own copyright-free assets (such as buttons, window frames, edges, and animated GIFs) to ensure that my projects are visually appealing.

My experience with data and databases includes:

  • Relational and object-relational database design (up to third-normal form)
  • implementation using SQL queries in MySQL, SQL Server, and Oracle 11g
  • Data access with Entity Framework (Code First being my preferred approach)

As a development environment for C# and Arduino projects, I primarily use Visual Studio 2022.
For other projects (e.g., Node.js, which I am currently learning), I work with Visual Studio Code.

Contact Details

Kolos Gal
London
United Kingdom


073 623 834 97
[email protected]

Work

SARTORIUS

Software Engineer    •  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
Contributed to the development and successful release of SteamLink® CC 15;
an all-in-one bench-top system that automates clarification and purification of cell culture samples.
Took ownership of design, development, testing, documentation, and maintenance of software components
Executed and completed required testing and documentation, while providing feedback to colleagues on machine-level physical testing.
Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, including design enhancements and implementation.
Engaged in team and project meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and progress alignment.

CADCORP

Software Engineer    •  Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

CADCORP

Graduate Engineer    •  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Independently delivered the entire life-cycle of several customer order projects.
Carried out the analysis of software requirements specification, as well as the design and implementation of software.
Developed extensions to the core products with custom, customer defined functionality, and also delivered dividual software projects.
Improved the quality of core products by debugging, resolving issues and performing numerous fixes.
Enhanced core products by adding new features and functionality, and by applying behaviour changes.
Upgraded old project codes to be compatible with the latest products and technology.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Carried out several successful, high quality, custom project works
Configured Federal Security using IdentityServer4
Performed numerous fixes and enhancements on the main products, and refactored several old products
Established and maintained the Cadcorp SIS WebMap for Power BI solution;
the integration of the main product with Microsoft PowerBI

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE (SCEE)

Games Tester    •  May 2017 - Jun 2017
Took responsibility for the testing of PlayStation 4’s new Menu System and its features.
  • •     Assessed and reported a large number of bugs and glitches across titles
  • •     Used creative methods to identify bugs
  • •     Wrote reports and communicated with the development team
  • •     Met deadlines for projects

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems    •   May 2016
First-class honours
Key modules:
  • Software Engineering (Java)
  • Advanced Databases (SQL | Object-Relational | Oracle 11g)
  • Development Methodologies (PHP)
  • Project Management
  • Project

LONDON SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF)
•   Jul 2015
Key modules:
  • Web Applications Development (PHP)
  • Database Design (SQL | SQL Server)
  • Data Analysis & Design (SQL)
  • Website Design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Digital Image Creation (Photoshop)
  • Programming in Java (Java)
  • Procedural Programing (C#)
  • Computer Games Design and Development (Unity)

MIHALY DENES CAREER COLLEGE

System Administrator, CISCO CCNA / Level 2    •  May 2007

Skills

  • C#
  • .NET Framework  |  Web Forms
  • .NET Core  |  MVC
  • Entity Framework
  • JavaScript
  • AJAX
  • REST API
  • jQuery
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Photoshop
  • SQL
  • MySQL
  • SQL Server
  • powerBI Custom Visuals
  • TypeScript
  • PHP
  • Java
  • Tortoise•SVN
  • Git

Client Testimonials

  • Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

    Steve Jobs
  • 万里追随你,从不迷路。不怕冷,不怕火,不吃又不喝。
    太阳西下,我便消失 不怕冷 太阳西随你 不怕 不吃又不 欲速则不达 爱不是占有,是欣赏, 萝卜青菜,各有所爱 广交友。
    无深交 见钟情 山雨欲来风满楼 不作死就不会死 书是随时携带的花园 万事开头难 活到老,学到老 身正不怕影子斜 爱屋及乌 好书如挚友。

    寸光阴一寸金, 寸金难买寸光阴 机不可失,时不再来 言既出,驷马难追。

    Zhang Wei, a very wise Chinese man
  • 。。。





    Silent Bob
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