Kyle Mason
07975 708076
Personal Profile
With in-depth technical knowledge of a variety of programming languages and software, I am looking to use my current skillset to secure a permanent role within software development or gameplay scripting. I am a hardworking and motivated individual and I am currently on track for a 1st class degree. I have gained leadership, communication and team-work skills from my placement year as well as my university modules that involved group project work.
Education
Anglia Ruskin University: 2017 to date
BSC Computer Gaming Technology
Predicted Grade 1st
Saint Pauls RC Comprehensive School: 2010 - 2017
A Levels: Computer Science, Maths, Physics
GCSES: 10 including, Maths, English, Triple Science
Software and Language Experience
C++ Unity Unix Unreal
C# HTML PHP Java Script
CSS SQL Python Visual Basic
Work History
Caterpillar June 2019 – September 2020
Business Systems Analyst – Placement Year
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Working as part of the QAD team, collaborated with the global organisation and its subsidiaries to implement enhancements and solve issues with the ERP system for their local business.
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Ensured I fully understood the end to end process of a business task before offering a solution.
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Led UAT to ensure a successful implementation.
Achievements
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Had my contract extended when my placement year was finished for 3 months as I was an integral part of a large implementation that once live would save the business $4 million annually.
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Successfully migrated the IT departments files to a cloud solution, simplifying their process and improving their quality control of documents.
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Was able to adapt to working from home during the pandemic, I used technology more to successfully collaborate with my team and key stakeholders ensuring deadlines were still met.
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Was trusted with additional work outside of my scope including developing smaller Unix Scripts for projects.
Anglia Ruskin Employment Bureau 2017 – 2019
Student Ambassador:
Represent the university on open days, guided tours, graduation events and other public events.
Temporary Work
Various temporary assignments.
Volunteering History
Anglia Ruskin University Course Representative 2018 – 2019
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Speak with students on Computer Game Technology course, gathering feedback and suggestions and representing their views at student and staff liaison committee meetings.
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Work with students and staff to find solutions to problems, feeding back outcomes to student body.
Young Leader – The Scout Association 2013 – 2017
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Worked with Cubs (Age 8 – 10) on a weekly basis.
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Planned, organised and ran activities for Cubs on a section night.
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Worked with Cub Leaders to plan activities and Events on a termly basis.
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Helped to organise and assist at camps.
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As part of a team of 2 Young Leaders cooked for 80 people for a weekend district camp.
Occasional Helper – The Scout Association 2017 to date
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At 18 went through DBS Screening so could help out with group camps / events during university breaks.
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Planned menu for weekend family camp and took responsibility for ensuring everyone was fed on time!
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Helped to plan and organise “Frosty Camp 2018”.
National Citizen Service – Summer 2015
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Took part in the NCS Scheme, learning new skills and having the opportunity for Social Action.
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Worked as an ambassador for a Charity called Charity Link working as part of a team to raise awareness and funds for a local charity that tackled poverty in the area.
Achievements
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Working towards Black Belt in GKR Karate and TUK Tae Kwon Do.
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Chief Scouts Platinum Award – Completed all the requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award plus additional requirements to cover community and international requirements.
References available upon request.
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