Harrison King-Riches

I am open-minded and progressive. Innovative in my thinking, I look for patterns and
create synergy between unrelated ideas.

"This submission was by far the most advanced and high level of any of these. It is one of the most impressive submissions I've ever seen." - Feedback from my final project at a Software Development Bootcamp. 

I have a degree in Graphic Design with commercial experience in the area, but I have decided to move one of my personal passions for coding into a career. I have recently completed a boot camp in Software Development which focused on Java and Spring Boot. Likewise, I enjoy working on both Frontend and Backend development. I consider myself quick to pickup new technologies, a keen self learner and change driven. I spend a lot of my time working on personal projects and coding challenges. I maintain a GitHub for my projects and actively take part in coding challenges on Code Wars. 

Other skills to note: NodeJS, Javascript, ES6, MongoDB, Docker, SQL, Azure Fundamentals, Linux Shell Scripting, React, Rest API, Jenkins, Git, Log Aggregation, Grafana Loki, Exposure to CI/CD Concepts, HTML and CSS.

Freelance Workflow Automation Engineer, Mar 2022–Present

• Improving Business’ efficiency by creating workflows to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks.
• Using n8n, NodeJS and JavaScript, I create automated processes for a range of business needs. 
• I provide advice on how to provision and setup Linux instances for self-hosting workflow automation services using containers. 

Courier, Jan 2021–Present

• Customer facing role, ensuring delivery of time-sensitive goods and route planning.
• Required Independent management of time schedule and detailed vehicle maintenance.

Graphic Designer & Editorial Assistant, Oct 2019–Nov 2020 
Royal United Services Institute

• Liaising and advising in-house and external clients on design requirements. 
  Developing multistaged projects to completion under strict time frames. 
  Appropriate handling of sensitive materials for visualisation of research-based outputs. 
• Creation of infographics, publications and template development, marketing materials for print and digital, illustrations for print covers and data visualization.
• Developed the ability to extract meaningful relationships between complex sets of data and researching appropriate visuals to match.
• Training of individuals up to company standards and specification with regard to brand identity and corporate style.
   

Freelance Graphic Designer and Private Tutor, Jun 2017–Present 

• Previous work included website design, bespoke book design, typesetting and creating various ephemera.
• Experience in tutoring individuals on learning techniques and skills in advanced design software in the Adobe Suite.

Contractor’s Assistant, Farm-site Maintenance, Feb 2017–Oct 2019 

• Delegating tasks for the day on site to various workers, undertake small tasks in trade work such as plumbing, electrical and other on-site work. 
  Other duties include client liaisons, which involve updating them on progress on assigned tasks throughout the duration of the works.
   

Software Developer, QA Digital Skills Bootcamp Programme,  Jan 2022–March 2022
BA (Hons), University of the Arts London,  (1st Class Honours), Oct 2014–June 2017
Azure Fundamentals, AZ-900 Certification,  Feb 2022