Ben Crosbie

About

I have gained a vast amount of experience, over 10+ years, in a number different technology related disciplines.

This experience includes:

  • Full Stack Web Development
  • Server Administration
  • Front Line Tech Support
  • Data Analysis
  • Mobile Applications
  • Machine Learning
  • Embedded Software
  • Office Network Setup and Administration
  • Hardware Repair
  • Tutoring and Mentoring

If you are interested in hiring me you can get in touch using the contact form below

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Coding Traineeship

2020 - Present

IT Career Switch

A full stack web development course with a specific focus on PERN stack (PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, Node,js) and LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) development.

Throughout this course I was able to hone my web development skills, developing a portfolio of web applications.

BEng Computer Science

2013 - 2018

The University of Edinburgh

Throughout this course I studied many different aspects of software engineering, informatics theory and developed my professional skills.

The topics I studied include

  • Theory
    • Data Analysis
    • Algorithm Complexity
    • Data Structures
    • Natural Language Processing
    • Finite State Machines
    • Artificial Neural Networks
  • Practical Skills
    • Compiling Techniques
    • Software Testing
    • Databases
    • Mobile App Development
    • Computer Security
    • Computer Graphics
    • Functional Programming (Haskell)
    • Object Oriented Programming (Java)

HND Computing

2010 - 2013

Edinburgh College

This course had a specific focus on office network setup and administration, while also teaching some basic web development, hardware repair and programming skills.

Professional Experience

Digital Consultant

2024 - Present

Scottish Tech Army

I offer my help to non-profit organisations with a variety of digital assistance needs.

  • Assistance examples
    • Cyber Security basics
    • Microsoft Outlook troubleshooting
    • Search Engine Optimisation

Data Entry

2022 - 2024

The Data Collective

  • Created a Google Sheet Template for automating the import of jobs from multiple job boards
  • Data validation and sanitisation

Digital Volunteer

2022

Edinburgh Libraries

  • Conducted bespoke one-on-one sessions with a member of the public to help teach them basic digital skills

System Administrator & Technical Support

2010 - 2023

Noflag Hosting

  • Managing full stack deployment for mail servers, email lists, web forums and website hosting for a variety of non-for-profit organisations.
  • Troubleshooting software issues for clients.
  • Writing up documentation for users and other administrators
  • Working with clients to find the best solutions to meet their needs

Software Developer

2014

Danger Farms

  • Worked on web application software for a number of high profile clients including Google, Virgin Music Festival and Azal Airlines.

Portfolio

  • All
  • Bootstrap
  • PHP
  • React
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • Games
  • Browser Extensions
  • Vue.js
  • Data

Awards

2017
Best Technical Performance and Tournament Win

Edinburgh University: System Design Project

Wrote the strategy and vision software for a robot that played football autonomously against opposing teams of students.

Our team won the final tournament of the competition.

2015
Game Jam Competition winner

Edinburgh University: Game Development Society

Worked in a team of three to build a Bomberman style game where your location is not visible to your opponent.

Contact

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