Ben Hurst

I am passionate about software development and data pipelines and have proactively engaged in self-directed learning, acquiring foundational knowledge in programming languages such as Python/Javascript and familiarising myself with key engineering concepts. My enthusiasm for solving problems, excellent communication skills and my adaptability to new challenges make me a quick learner ready to embrace the technical rigour required in a software engineering team.

College of Policing | Content Creative, videographer | Dec 2019 - Sep 2023

‐ Demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills by delegating video projects to team members, providing necessary support, and offering constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
‐ Proactively liaised with clients to scope their projects, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and an ability to understand and align technical requirements to produce and launch diverse content tailored to meet client needs.
‐ Exhibited proficiency in adapting tone and approach based on project requirements, including handling sensitive and confidential content with discretion. Applied a flexible and empathetic approach to navigate diverse project
landscapes, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
‐ Played a key role in the successful launch of a company rebrand by creating dynamic motion graphics and video content. Demonstrated proficiency in aligning visual elements with brand messaging for a cohesive and impactful brand image.
‐ Led the filming of training material in a custody suite, providing direction to actors and police officers. Overcame challenges such as time constraints, highlighting leadership skills, adaptability, and the ability to navigate complex filming environments.

Makers Academy | Bootcamp | Sep 2023 - Jan 2024

‐ Mastered the fundamentals of Python and Javascript.
‐ Proficient in querying relational databases using postgresql, ensuring a solid foundation for data manipulation and retrieval.
‐ Spearheaded the creation of a full-stack application with a TDD development approach using Flask, sessions, hashlib, and psycopg2 as part of a collaborative team effort. Employed version control with Git and GitHub, engaging in branching and merging within a shared repository. Successfully hosted the application on Render.
‐ Conducted EDA on a cloud-hosted relational database containing Stack Overflow data, employing Pandas dataframes to analyse trends in unanswered posts since launch. Illustrated findings through visually compelling graphs using matplotlib and seaborn demonstrating a keen eye for actionable insights.
‐ Established a robust batch processing pipeline using Apache Airflow for efficient data transfer and ETL operations. Applied boto3 and Athena to seamlessly load data into an analytical database, showcasing proficiency in orchestrating end-to-end data workflows using industry technologies.
‐ Created an education insights real-time dashboard using AWS Lambda and API Gateway to provide the data.
‐ Demonstrated adeptness in infrastructure setup by configuring an EC2 instance on AWS using Terraform. Gained exposure to cutting-edge technologies such as PySpark, Kafka, and crafted interactive dashboards using Voila and Dash.