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[Click here to download CV](/CV_Daniel Griffiths.pdf){:target="_blank"}

Software Engineer with 1 year experience in developing programs for desktop, web-apps and command line deployment. Strong foundation in programming languages C and Python, and functional programming languages Bracket, ML. Studying Computer Science has built a solid understanding of programming core concepts and taught skill for writing clear and understandable code. Gained knowledge of Object Oriented Programming during IT experience (C#/.Net) with a team of developers at the Direct Sheet Plant. Equally comfortable as a self-starter, leader or Agile team member, I maximise my impact through timely engagement with stakeholders to review expectations and careful time management.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER EXPERIENCE

Junior Software Engineer, Tata Steel

IJmuiden, NL 2022 – present

  • Gained experience in C# .NET programming during a placement in the IT Engineering team at the TSE Direct Sheet Plant. Liaising with end users, I supported developers in maintaining programs responsible for coil movements in the Warehouse Management System.
  • Programming languages experience
    • C languages C / C++ / C#
    • Python / Bootstrap / Flask
    • Database SQLite / mySQL
    • Functional languages Racket / ML
  • Developed stock price web app using Python / Flask for frontend and SQLite for backend link{:target="_blank"}. Using an API, the app offers the user access to current share price search, buying / selling shares, and a 'Stock Trade History'.
  • Continuing second year of studying Computer Science alongside full time employment to develop knowledge in advanced CS topics (Data Structures & Algorithms, System Architecture and Design)
  • Github repository link{:target="_blank"}

EDUCATION (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

  • cs50-Python{:target="_blank"} course September 2023 - ongoing
    Harvard University Remote
  • C# Sharp Programming{:target="_blank"}, April 2023 – May 2023
  • OSSU{:target="_blank"} Computer Science Curriculum January 2023 - ongoing
    Open Source Society University Remote
  • Python for Everybody{:target="_blank"} January 2023 - February 2023
  • cs50x{:target="_blank"} course October 2022 - March 2023
    Harvard University Remote

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Automotive Insight Manager, Tata Steel

2016 - 2022
IJmuiden, NL

  • Guided TSE investment decisions as team member providing research and insights about steel demand, customers and 10 year market outlooks for projects such as E-motor steel production, EV battery steel and Low Carbon Steel price mechanism
  • Briefed senior Sales and Marketing Leadership in monthly Global Auto Market meetings discussing customer and market developments, forecasting EU vehicle production and future steel sales
  • Improved Global Account Manager’s share-of-wallet knowledge and Annual Plan steel sales forecasting by automating steel demand dataset (in Powerpivot) to include individual car models’ steel demand per steel product
  • Managed two reporting lines (Director of Strategy, Head of Marketing) to produce market sizing, customer insight and competitor market share growth reports on an ad-hoc basis (e.g. Hot Dipped Galv Full Finish market report)

Automotive Account Manager, Tata Steel

2012 - 2016
IJmuiden, NL

  • Responsible for managing supply and price negotiation of 100 kilotonnes of automotive steel to German and Central Europe automotive customers
  • Managed multi-discipline Account Team across a matrix organisation prioritising customer satisfaction by promoting a right-first-time approach with team initiative encouraged to drive continuous improvement

Commercial Accountant, Tata Steel

2010 – 2012 Cardiff, UK

  • Reported to Financial Controller on automotive customers financial performance
  • Researched and created KPI reports for briefing senior finance and automotive account managers

Business Analyst, Tata Steel

2007 – 2009 Cardiff, UK

Masters IELTs Tutor, University of Southampton

2006 – 2007 Southampton, UK

  • Responsible for designing and teaching lessons to international students with the aim of preparing students language ability to meet the demands of Masters degree study

English Tutor, Freelance

2004 – 2005 Bandung, IND

  • Negotiated teaching contracts with public organisations (Universities, government departments) to design and teach English language seminars and syllabuses

English Tutor, Japanese Ministry of Education

2001 – 2004 Kyushu, JPN

  • Appointed by Ministry of Education to design and teach English lessons at a Japanese High School

EDUCATION

  • MSc Accounting and Management (Post Graduate Diploma) 2006 – 2007 University of Southampton, UK
  • BSc Management Science 1997 – 2001 University of Wales, Swansea, UK
  • A-level (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) 1995 – 1997 Cowes High School, Isle of Wight, UK
  • GCSE (10) 1991 – 1995 Ryde School, Isle of Wight, UK

LANGUAGES

  • Dutch intermediate (currently studying B1 -> B2)
  • Japanese intermediate

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

  • Trainer for under-15 football team and referee
  • Playing and teaching my sons guitar
  • Sport (running, cycling, swimming)