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KEVIN FINN

Limerick

Summary

Results-driven Software Developer with a strong focus on cybersecurity and secure software development. Skilled in C#, Java, Python (Django), JavaScript, and SQL, with experience in full-stack development, threat mitigation, and system security. Currently a Tech Apprentice at Total Plastic Solutions, applying secure coding practices to real-world projects. Oracle Certified Java Foundations Associate with IT Specialist certifications in Python and Software Development. Passionate about cybersecurity, risk assessment, and implementing secure solutions to protect digital assets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tech Apprentice in Software Development

Total Plactic Solution
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.

Web Developer

Children 4 World Children Charity
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed custom web applications, resulting in tailored solutions for client needs.
  • Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.

Customer Support

Apple
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Over the phone, worldwide customer support for Apple customers to resolve technical issues
  • Keeping within allocated time of 8 minutes to identify and solve the issue
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction was met
  • Logging each call in a detailed and efficient manner

Project Manager, Form Worker & Concreter

LK Construction
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated various projects and managed a small team to exceed expectations
  • Worked under pressure, dealt with issues appropriately, and ensured projects were completed to a high standard and on time
  • Quality control of all work and key holder of the main yard
  • Led a team of up to 5 men, to make concrete sleepers

Warehouse Operator

Coca Cola Amatil Ltd
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Obtained and verified all orders received via voice order
  • Operated EPJ to successfully pick/pack orders, and then transport packaged orders to the assigned delivery lane

Warehouse Assistant / Document and Record

SSDS, Defence Establishment
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Created, prepared and maintained files for archiving and disposal

Education

IT Networks

Pre-Tech Apprentice
Laois
01-2024

Higher National Diploma - Software Development

Future in Tech Cenit College
01.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Full Stack Software Development

Code Institute
01.2023

Bachelor of Software Development - Software Development

Limerick Institute of Technology
05.2020

Skills

  • C#
  • Java
  • Python (Django)
  • HTML
  • CSS (Bootstrap, Tailwind)
  • JavaScript
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Oracle Certified - Foundation Associate Java
  • Code Institute Diploma - Full Stack Software Development

Certification

Oracle Certified - Foundation Associate Java Code Institute Diploma - Full Stack Software Development

Pearson- IT Specialist Python

Pearson- IT Specialist Software Development

Cisco - Network Basics

Cisco - Introduction to Cybersecurity

IBM- Cybersecurity Fundamentals

ICDL- Cybersecurity



Timeline

Tech Apprentice in Software Development

Total Plactic Solution
10.2024 - Current

Web Developer

Children 4 World Children Charity
03.2024 - 10.2024

Customer Support

Apple
06.2018 - 08.2018

Project Manager, Form Worker & Concreter

LK Construction
01.2016 - 08.2016

Warehouse Operator

Coca Cola Amatil Ltd
10.2015 - 12.2015

Warehouse Assistant / Document and Record

SSDS, Defence Establishment
05.2015 - 08.2015

Diploma of Higher Education - Full Stack Software Development

Code Institute

Bachelor of Software Development - Software Development

Limerick Institute of Technology

IT Networks

Pre-Tech Apprentice

Higher National Diploma - Software Development

Future in Tech Cenit College
KEVIN FINN