Gerard Boraku

Experience

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  DPD UK

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Kept track of parcels using online softwares. My role was to analyse statistical data using Microsoft Excel and to check and respond to enquieries from colleagues and customers.

  • Network Services

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Customer Relationship Management Admin

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Transport

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Customer Services

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
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  St Michael's CE High School

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Math mentor

  My role was to teach mathematics to year 11 students.

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  University of Birmingham

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Nuffield research placement (now called STEMPOINT)

  Scientific researcher.• Astrophysics research placement at the University of Birmingham.• I researched the effect of the Aurora Borealis to the flux of cosmic rays detected at sea level and how Earth’s magnetic field might affect it.• I handled the collection of raw data from cosmic ray detectors across Europe, analysed and evaluated the results.• With this research I wrote a paper titled “Effect of Earth’s Magnetic Field on Cosmic Rays”.

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  ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS LIMITED

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2023

  Interpreter

  • I provided Italian and Albanian face-to-face and over-the-phone interpreting for the NHS and private law firms across the West Midlands. I worked on a freelance basis alongside my studies.• Over 30 5/5-star ratings signed by professionals.• Quickly learned how to manage responsibility and confidentiality.• Was awarded the Certificate in Introduction to Public Service Interpreting.

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  Premium Linguistic Services

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2023

  Interpreter

  • I provided Italian and Albanian face-to-face and over-the-phone interpreting for the NHS and private law firms across the West Midlands. I worked on a freelance basis alongside my studies.• Over 30 5/5-star ratings signed by professionals.• Quickly learned how to manage responsibility and confidentiality.• Was awarded the Certificate in Introduction to Public Service Interpreting.

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  Keele University

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Physics Research Internship

  Fabrication and characterization of van der Waals heterostructures.• Summer research internship at Keele University.• Fabricated 2D materials on a silicon dioxide substrate and used Raman spectroscopy to identify their properties.• Learned useful laboratory skills such as stamping different 2D materials to form heterostructures.• Applied my physics knowledge in a laboratory setting to investigate thin layers of graphene, indium selenide and boron nitride.

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  BT Group

  Aug 2023 - now

  Optics & Quantum Research Graduate

  • I have used technical expertise to research, develop, and innovate next-generation Access Technology.• I have been Involved in the measurement and analysis of data and underpinning key findings. I am leveraging current technologies and physics knowledge to achieve energy and cost savings while maintaining high performance.• Project manager and technical contributor to international collaborations with strategic partners such as Nokia.• I have been the key supervisor to two Nuffield students during their time at BT. Having chosen the research topics and supported the students until the completion of their programme. I have also crafted the risk assessment and trained them on how to safely use the laboratory equipment/materials. Show less