Benjamin Dodd

Professional Profile

I am a dedicated and passionate Computer Science graduate with a First Class Honours from Swansea University. I have proven experience in various programming languages including Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Kotlin, and SQL. Skilled in using Rasberry Pi and LEGO Mindstorm hardware for innovative projects. Furthermore I am proficient in using Git, Github, Notion, and Jira for project management and version control.

My previous experience as a Marketplace Coordinator at Ziax and CubeCraft Games has allowed me to demonstrate my ability to work in a team and mentor new members.

The projects I have worked on show that I am committed to continous learning and problem solving where I can learn new skills and technologies to further my career.

Outside of programming I enjoy playing video games, building computers, and gardening. I have a hobby for mixology and creating cocktail recipes.

Core Skills

Python, Java
JavaScript, PHP, Laravel, Linux, Docker
C#, Kotlin, Spark Ada, SQL, C++
Raspberry Pi, Lego Mindstorms, Mbed OS
Git, GitHub, Notion, Jira
Teamwork, Communication, Release Management
Time Management, Problem Solving

Experience

Marketplace Coordinator - Ziax & CubeCraft Games (2019 - 2024)

Developed Minecraft Marketplace content and internal tooling with JavaScript, JSON, Python.
Managed projects with Notion and mentored new team members.
Using Git for version control with marketplace and server projects.
Teamwork and communication with other members of the team.
Using time management and problem solving skills to meet deadlines.

Volunteer Student Ambassador - Technocamps (2019 - 2023)

Created Computer Science teaching materials.
Mentored and inspired younger pupils to foster interest in computer science. Case Study.

Education

Swansea University - BSc Computer Science with Year in Industry (2019 - 2023)

First Class Honours. Dissertation on Interactive Socially Assistive Robot.
Final year modules on Web Application Development, User Experience, Video Games Programming, Writing Mobile Applications, High Integrity Systems, Embedded System Design.
Year In Industry at CubeCraft Games (2021 - 2022)

Projects

University Projects

Interactive Socially Assistive Robot Dissertation Project designing and programming a viable product - Python, OpenCV, Raspberry Pi, Emotion Recognition, Gesture Recognition, Unit Testing
Forums Web Application Fundamentals in Web Application development - HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Laravel, MySQL, Git
Frogger-style Video Game - Using core OOP principles. Unity, C#
News Aggregator Mobile Application for reading news - Android Studio, Kotlin, Firebase Database, Firebase Authentication, API Integration
Wind Turbine Safety High Integrity System - Spark Ada

Technical Projects

C++ Microcontroller Projects - Using a FRDM-K64F microcontroller and various sensors. C++, Mbed OS.
Traffic Light System - Winning project of PA Consulting’s Competition. Improving traffic signal timings to reduce waiting. Python, Raspberry Pi, Flask, Simulation
Pi-Weather - Weather forecast on E-Ink display. Using an API to retrieve data. Python, Raspberry Pi
Flash Builder - Custom software for Technocamps robot. Developing UI and backend. Python, PyQt5, LEGO Mindstorms EV3

Achievements

Winner of PA Consulting’s Raspberry Pi Competition 2020.
Winner of First Lego League Nationals 2017.
Winner of Technocamps Robotics Competition 2015, 2018.
CREST Gold Award for Engineering Education Scheme Wales 2018