Katrina Dutton

Experience

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  Streamvale Farm

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  Animal Handler
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  Kainos

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Software Engineering Work Experience

  I undertook a work experience placement which provided me with the opportunity to meet staff and software developers from Kainos. I learnt new ICT skills such as developing an Android app for a mobile phone following the full process from idea generation through to development, testing and launch. I also spent time developing a game using a range of technologies such as Raspberry Pi. This experience enabled further development of my analytical and problem-solving skills.

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  At Your Service Staffing

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2020

  Food Server

  I worked as a waitress for this hospitality and catering staffing company. I have worked at both Newbury and Ascot Racecourses, Highclere Castle, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre (Glambassador Event), Porsche Centre Reading (sales event) and various other weddings, parties and private corporate functions. The role requires effective teamwork, in order to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

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  La Mon Hotel & Country Club

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Food Server

  I worked as a part-time Waitress in Charlie’s Bistro & Lounge. The duties included taking orders, using the till, serving food and delivering a high level of customer service. The role required the ability to work well under pressure as well as excellent interpersonal skills in order to give customers the best possible experience.

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  Sodexo

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Catering Assistant

  I worked as a part-time Catering Assistant, serving food to youth groups and pupils on school trips. The role required maintaining food safety standards whilst working as part of a team.

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  University of Reading

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  I worked as a bartender at various university bars. Responsibilities included preparing and serving drinks, using the till and basic cleaning duties. The role required flexibility and adaptability to changing environments. I successfully obtained a six-week placement with the university through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP). My roles included undertaking independent research as well as designing a questionnaire. The purpose of the research was to truthfully represent the experiences of students from the University studying at French universities. The placement required initiative and self-motivation and has considerably enhanced analytical, research and communication skills.

  • Bartender

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Research Internship

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
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  Private Tutoring

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Private Tutor

  I tutored a GCSE student in French on a weekly basis, requiring lesson plans and creativity to think of innovative and exciting ways to engage the student. The experience has also enabled development of my organisational and time management skills.

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  ORCA EPA

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Following the internship, I worked on a different project as a Software and Digitisation Developer, designing a Moodle e-learning platform to provide comprehensive and interactive training programs for ORCA EPA. My key responsibilities included designing, and customizing the Moodle platform to meet the organization's training requirements, including integrating external tools and plugins to enhance functionality and user experience. I conducted regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of the Moodle platform to ensure optimal performance and security. Through my role, I was able to contribute to the organization's training and development initiatives, ensuring that external assessors were equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve their goals. Show less I completed a six-week remote marketing design internship with ORCA EPA that led on to a part-time role. I was given full responsibility of a project and followed the marketing process from step one. My roles included creating brand style guidelines, designing a logo and in depth market research whilst running a marketing campaign via LinkedIn. I designed the organization's website using Wix, ensuring that it reflected the organization's values, mission, and brand identity.This experience has considerably enhanced my creativity skills due to the design element of the internship as well as honing my collaboration skills by working with different employees in the company. Show less

  • Software and Digitisation Developer

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Marketing Design Internship

    Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Worldpay

  Sept 2021 - now

  Software Engineer

  I work within a team collaborating with other developers, a tester and a product owner. I participate in agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives of the microservices. My daily activities involve performing code reviews, testing, and deployment processes using Git, Jenkins, and Ansible Tower, which ensures that our code is of the highest quality and is deployed efficiently. I am primarily responsible for developing and maintaining microservices for financial applications in C# using ASP.Net Core. I need to ensure that they meet the needs of our clients and the constantly changing financial landscape. I have a comprehensive understanding of modern programming languages, tools, and techniques which enables me to bring new ideas and innovative solutions to the team. I make the most of personal development opportunities, taking on additional training and completing certifications where possible. I take pride in my daily work and my contribution to the team's success, knowing that our efforts have a significant impact on the financial services industry. Show less