Russell Wenban CV

Objective

I’m currently looking for a new front-end role. I want to be part of a great team where I can bring my wealth of experience and continue my journey as a Software Engineer.

Professional Accomplishments

I’ve been a Scrum Master and have been instrumental in creating an effective team which was able to meet tight deadlines and produce a quality product.

I have the ability to problem solve and am a great advocate for Agile methodology, with a passion for forming teams being willing to and able to mentor others whilst enthusiastically learning from other teammates.

Skills and Tech stack

Experience

SabbaticalJan 2021-June 2021

Frontend Developer, Checkatrade Ltd LondonMay 2020-Dec 2020

Software Engineer, Qudini Ltd LondonMay 2015-March 2020

Software engineer, Factornine Ltd, LondonFebruary 2015–March 2015

Interests

I’m very health conscious and have a daily exercise routine which includes calisthenics, yoga or swimming. This has helped me maintain a higher cognitive ability and level of calmness.

I maintain an interest in the visual arts and contemporary literature.

Self study

One of the reasons I love my profession is the continual challenge of learning new things, during lockdown I’ve started learning VIM, React Testing Library and have continued with my personal React projects.

Education

Distilled JavaScript - Dactic.ioFebruary 2014

HTML5 – The Definitive Course - DndigitalMarch 2011

Vyre Unify CMS Platform - Espresso EducationJune 2010

Advanced ActionScript 3, OOP - DndigitalMarch 2011

Computer Science - University of London Birkbeck College2004 – 2006

University of East London: BA (Hons) 2:1 Fine Art (Film and Multimedia)2004 – 2006

Github

I maintain a number of projects on my Github account • Russell Wenban - russellf9

For an ordered list of the contents see: • Repository Directory

I’m starting hosting personal projects on Github pages, see:

Factornine

Further information can be found on my website • www.factornine.co.uk

(I’m currently updating the site)

Social Media

References can be supplied on request.