Education

					
My second year counts for 25% of my degree and the final year will 
count for 75%, I currently hold 19.25% of my degree.
				
      First year performance: ~ 80%
	  
      Second year modules (All Passed, ~ 77% average):
         Software Design
         Data schemas and Applications
         Data structures and Algorithms
         Computer Networks and Operating Systems
         Sub-symbolic Artificial Intelligence
         Symbolic Artificial Intelligence
		 
      I am currently studying for my final year. Modules include:
	 Agent Based Computing
	 Advances in Artificial Intelligence
	 Intelligent Systems
	 Professional, legal and commercial issues
	 Final Year Project
            
				

					
        A-levels: 
        Computing A 
        Electronics B
            
				

					
        Ten GCSEs (1A, 3B, 6C) including Mathematics and English
            
				

Work Experience

					
	As part of a temporary summer job, I spent 5 weeks working 
	as a Web Project Assistant at the University of Bristol.

	One of my tasks involved updating templates and content 
	for faculty information pages using a plone powered CMS. 
	I was also responsible for updating staff profiles. 
	This was done using a custom DBMS
			
				

					
	I was developing bespoke applications on Microsoft 
	Windows using the C# programming language and the 
	.Net framework. I also gained experience with 
	Microsoft SQL server, ASP, Windows Communication 
	Foundation and using development applications 
	such as Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe 
	and SQL Management Studio.
			
				

					
        Peer assisted learning leader for Computer Science
	This position involved facilitating weekly question 
	and answer sessions for first year students.
		
				

					
        On a summer placement organised through the business 
	development programme Go Wales, I spent twelve weeks 
	working as a web applications developer on Public 
	Sector, CMS and E-Commerce projects as well as 
	providing technical support to clients and 
	assisting with server maintenance.
		
				

					
        I assisted with the I.C.T operations and installed 
	a new I.C.T suite (including the software and 
	hardware) in a classroom. I also maintained the 
	computers and helped the staff and pupils with 
	any queries.
            
				

Skills Overview

					
Experienced programming with Java, C#, PHP, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, 
jQuery, Prolog, XML, SQL, CSS and CGI.

I am able to use Microsoft Windows and most Unix based systems
I would like to learn more about Solaris. I am competent when 
using Office, Internet and E-mail applications.
        
				

Achievements

					
    Cycled 85 miles around Bristol in aid of Alzheimers
			
    City & Guilds Professional Development Award (Level 4) in 
    Project Management
    
    Awarded the Llandrindod High School's computing prize for an 
    A-level project in which I designed a content management system 
    for a dental surgery. The project used the web technologies 
    HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MYSQL.
    
    Completed a summer course facilitated by Aberystwyth University.
    I studied Psychology, Computer Science and Physics for two weeks 
    at a time along with skills for higher education and I.C.T
    
    Badminton Coach, Certified by the Welsh Badminton Union, I also 
    ran a village badminton club for two years.
    
    1st Kyu in Karate and working towards a black belt.
    
    St. Johns Ambulance Young Life Savers Award Levels 1, 2, and 3
    
    Full UK Driving Licence and Pass Plus
    
    Graduate Development Programme Levels 1 & 2
    
            
				

Interests

					
    I have always enjoyed playing badminton and cycling for 
    recreational purposes. 
       
    I have recently started training to be a UK qualified 
    Skydiver and have three static line jumps to date.  
    
				

References

					
    References available on request  
            
				

Linkedin Profile

					
    http://uk.linkedin.com/in/grahamrgriffiths