Naomi Hawthorn

Naomi Hawthorn

Tourist Information Officer (University summer vacations)

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  • About me

    Systems Developer at University of Bath

  • Education

    • University of Bristol

      1998 - 1999
      Master of Science (MSc) Computer Science Pass

      A broad introduction to software engineering and computer science. Included options in ‘Databases’ and ‘Object Oriented Programming in Java’ and a dissertation on fault-trapping and recovery techniques.

    • Havant College

      1992 - 1994
      A Levels Maths(A); History(A); French(A).
    • University of York

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Linguistics First Class

      Included a year's study in France, and a module in Computational Linguistics.

    • Université Rennes 2

      1996 - 1997
  • Experience

    • Portsmouth City Council

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1998
      Tourist Information Officer (University summer vacations)

      Responded to tourist enquiries.Booked accommodation.In final summer, had responsibility for opening and closing the Centre and supervisory responsibilities.

    • IPL

      Oct 1999 - Sept 2006
      Software Engineer

      Various roles from Graduate Programmer to Senior Software Designer.I worked on a variety of projects for a prestigious range of clients in the financial, telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.Project assignments included:Teachers Provident Society – Analyst/Programmer (4 years)As a member of a large development team, I worked on a comprehensive customer and product management package for the financial services sector. The system was implemented in PowerBuilder, a 4GL Object Oriented programming language with integrated development environment, using an Oracle database and client/server architecture.● Designed and implemented both client and server components● Provided customer support by email and telephone● Prepared and presented training courses for client staff● Performed integration testing and system installationVodafone Limited – Integration Specialist (9 months)Worked as a member of the team responsible for packaging, configuring and documenting software for the Network Management team.● Liaised with colleagues in several teams to prepare software builds● Documented processes and software● Streamlined installation process to minimise down-time during networkupgradesVarious projects – Designer/ProgrammerDesigning, coding and testing software on a variety of projects to project and corporate standards.Technical experience summary:● Design and coding in the ‘C’ programming language● Test scripting using the ‘Cantata’ test product● Object oriented design and implementation in PowerBuilder● Oracle database development and SQL● N-tier architecture Show less

    • B&NES Council

      Nov 2006 - Sept 2008
      Senior Information Officer

      Worked with colleagues to define requirements for database applications, then developed applications using VBA and Microsoft Access.Undertook data migration for adoption of 3rd party Property Management solution Evolution.Provided IT Training and technical support.

    • University of Bath

      Sept 2008 - now
      Systems Developer

      With a focus on Finance systems and data, I implement and support IT projects both developing software and integrating purchased solutions.Projects have included:● Cloud-based integrations between the University’s ERP and its HPC and Ethics systems.● Creating web services and APIs for integrations.● Various ERP modules including Expenses and Research Costing and Pricing Award Management.● The Marketplace purchasing system.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL Foundation Examination

      APMG International
      Apr 2013
    • Prince2 Foundation Examination

      APMG International
      Mar 2014
    • AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Oct 2019
    • ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

      PeopleCert
      Nov 2024
    • Agile Project Management Foundation

      APMG International
      Mar 2019