James Cocker

James Cocker

JavaScript Teacher

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  • About me

    Incoming Placement @ IBM & Penultimate Computer Science Student at the University of Surrey

  • Education

    • University of Surrey

      2023 - 2027
      Bachelor's degree Computer Science 1st (86.13%)

      Activities and Societies: I am the current treasurer of the canoeing society whilst simultaneously partaking in mountaineering and Surrey's comp soc. Completed modules: web and database systems, computer logic, foundations of computing, programming fundamentals, software engineering, data structures and algorithms, operating systems and foundations of computing 2

    • Bournemouth School

      2016 - 2021
      GCSE's 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7

      Activities and Societies: Outside of the classroom, my time during GCSE's was split between the Computer Science society and afterschool activities such as badminton and swimming.

    • Bournemouth School

      2021 - 2023
      A-Levels Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics Computer Science (A), Mathematics (A) and Physics (C)

      Activities and Societies: See GitHub portfolio for projects I completed at the Computing Society in aid of my Computer Science A-Level - Mathematics and Physics has developed my skills decomposing complex scenarios into smaller, more manageable tasks.- Computer Science coursework: An object-oriented programming project using Python's Pygame library to create a 2D platformer. Developed my OOP skills and gain experience in a client-driven, iterative software development methodology. Find the write-up and code on my GitHub page.- Achieved the Gold CREST Award. This was a research project into the most effective… Show more - Mathematics and Physics has developed my skills decomposing complex scenarios into smaller, more manageable tasks.- Computer Science coursework: An object-oriented programming project using Python's Pygame library to create a 2D platformer. Developed my OOP skills and gain experience in a client-driven, iterative software development methodology. Find the write-up and code on my GitHub page.- Achieved the Gold CREST Award. This was a research project into the most effective method of saving electricity in a domestic household. Using the Raspberry Pi in conjunction with pair programming, my classmate and I co-developed Python scripts to let us reach those goals. Show less

  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

      IBM
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • IKEEP Intrapreneurial Training

      SETsquared Surrey
      Mar 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • CREST Gold Award

      British Science Association
      Jul 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by NCS - National Citizen Service Trust on Jul 2021
      NCS - National Citizen Service TrustAssociated with James Cocker