James Cocker

Experience

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  Code Ninjas

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  JavaScript Teacher

  Being at Code Ninjas for half a year was truly a fantastic opportunity; it swapped my role of the one being inspired to the one inspiring others. For this period of time I developed and improved my communication, professionalism, JavaScript knowledge, self motivation, teamwork and problem solving. Teaching children how to develop games, and go beyond the limits of their set goals was what made it a real experience for me. Passing down my passion to the next generation of software engineers is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am extremely glad to have done exactly that. Show less

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  Seasons Cafe & Tea House

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Front of House

  A front of house team member at Moors Valley Café in Ringwood where I learnt the importance of customer service in a fast-paced working environment.

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  JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Student Intern

  Built an interface with a stock price data feed and visually displayed data with the open-source project 'Perspective' to simulate assisting traders as a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase.

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  Young Professionals

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Young Professionals Technology Work Experience

  A virtual Technology Work Experience program providing an insight to multiple companies including PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), WTW (Willis Towers Watson), WWT (World Wide Technology) and the BT Group. Each company had a panel of speakers outlining their main technology roles; including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Software Engineering.

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  Morrisons

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2024

  Store Assistant

  Throughout my time spent at Morrisons, I've had the privilege to accumulate a diverse range of experiences and develop valuable skills that have enriched my professional journey. Here's a snapshot of what I've gained:Customer Service Excellence: My time at Morrisons has been an exceptional training ground for providing top-notch customer service. Whether it's assisting customers with their inquiries, helping them find the products they need, or resolving any issues, I've honed my ability to create positive customer interactions.Team Collaboration: The collaborative nature of Morrisons has allowed me to enhance my teamwork and communication skills. I've had the privilege of working alongside a diverse group of colleagues, learning to adapt and thrive in a dynamic team environment.Time Management: Balancing various responsibilities, from stocking shelves to assisting customers, has sharpened my time management skills. Meeting deadlines and prioritising tasks efficiently have become second nature. Show less

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  University of Surrey

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Full Stack Engineer

  Working as a full-stack developer intern on the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite project at the University of Surrey. My role involves building an interactive dashboard page to visualise real world STARLINK data, such as latency and throughput, from their satellites across the world. The technologies I have currently leveraged include: PostgreSQL, React, Grafana, Docker and GitHub.The wider project, LEOScope, has required close work with Surrey's researchers and given me the opportunity to attend LEOCONN - an online meeting with researchers from MIT and other leading universities. Through these interactions, I gained valuable insights into diverse LEO satellite applications, such as natural disaster detection and rapid response systems.https://leoscope.surrey.ac.uk/dashboard (see the dashboard link below) Show less