Adam Kay

Software Development Consultant

👋 Hi, I'm Adam a full-stack developer at FDM Group.
🎓 I graduated from the University of Brighton (2011) and have ten years of experience as a team leader, head of department and general manager in the hire and logistics sectors.
🖥️ I am currently immersed in an agile scrum environment, focusing on risk regulation and compliance projects.
🚀 I'm a life long learner and thrive on acquiring new skills. Recognised for being a creative thinker who has a passion for learning and a commitment to improvement.
🌲 Outside of work, you'll find me paddle-boarding, hiking or simply enjoying the outdoors.
🎵 My other main passion is making music and performing live.

Experience and Education

Software Developer

FDM Group Ltd

Adam is currently a full-stack developer in an agile scrum team. His most recent project was in risk regulation and compliance. The project involved replicating an interactive world map and displaying data for internationally imposed sanctions.

• Curious and Creative: Developed several front-end applications with React JS.
• Methodical and Logical: Design and implementation of a RESTful API written in Java/Spring.
• Active listening and Presentation skills: Delivered several presentations to key stakeholders.

September 2023 - September 2023

Data Engineering

FDM Academy

• SQL • Spark • Python • Scala • Azure Databricks • Created pipelines for ingesting large datasets. • Utilised Python frameworks such as Pandas and PySpark. • Delivered visual analysis presentation.

September 2023 - September 2023

Software Development Foundation

FDM Academy

• SQL • React • TDD • Web Apps JavaScript / Typescript • Professional Skills • Object Oriented Development • Java, Data Access & Web API • SpringBoot & Microservices • Agile Project Management • Final Project

March 2023 - June 2023

Software Development Bootcamp

QA

Intensive 3 month course studying Java, Spring, Python, Linux, Sql, Git, Jira, Agile, DevOps. Culminating with a final major project

January 2022 - March 2022

General Manager

Ooosh! Tours Ltd

Adam managed a team dealing directly with customers and businesses. He delivered a variety of events, collaborating with various teams to provide excellent service in challenging and often unpredictable circumstances.

• Problem solving and Collaboration: Delegated workloads and aided various teams in solving time critical problems.
• Critical thinking and Logical: Successfully migrated accounting software when faced with software scaling limitations.
• Planning and Operational skills: Assembled a team of specialist freelancers and delegated workloads to meet demand.

July 2012 - September 2021

Team Leader / Head of Department

The Loft

As team leader and head of backline, Adam developed the warehouse department. He implemented a database system to manage the warehouse stock and oversaw day to day running.

• Patience and Resilience: Integrated database system and added thousands of unique items information by hand.
• Communication and Teamwork: Delivered staff training days with a focus on high levels of customer service.
• Attention to detail and Organisational skills: Created sales contracts and conducted the successful delivery and fulfilment of orders.

July 2012 - December 2016

Bachelor of Arts: Music Production

University of Brighton

• Experimental Systems Design
• Presentation: The Science of Sound and Acoustics
• Dissertation: Sound Theory and Phenomena
• Business modules

September 2008 - June 2011

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Adaptable
  • Smart worker
  • Eye for detail and precision
  • Calm and composed
  • Strong business ethics

Interests

Aside from software development, I have a passion for travel and the outdoors. I converted a campervan and travelled around europe surfing and hiking while co-running an online illustration business with my partner.

When not travelling the world, I've always had a passion for music and have played in several bands. I studied music production at university and have built a music software plugins. What I enjoy most is taking my love of technology into the studio

Certifications

  • Tech Skills Software Development Foundation
  • AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT