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Leon Rooney

Co. Dublin

Summary

An eager Computer Science & Software Engineering student with 5+ years experience with coding. Who's interest and knowledge within projects regarding web development, software engineering and problem solving has continued to grow. Currently seeking an internship that allows me to apply my technical and social skills to real-world scenarios. Aims to learn and adapt as effectively as possible in a professional environment.

Work History

MicroBit Leaving Cert Project

(ThermoStat)
  • Introduction to the use of computer science for practical daily use.
  • MicroBit would read temperature and showcase it on the LED screen in number format.
  • Both the highest and lowest temperatures would be stored and could be revealed again with the press of a button.
  • The connected web page allowed the user to view the current, highest, and lowest temperatures of wherever the MIcroBit was placed.

Web Information Processing

  • Developed a REST API using MongoDB to store data online.
  • Became familiar with the use of JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
  • Learned how to style HTML pages, interact with web pages, and use databases.

User Experience, User Interface and Interaction Design

  • Created and discussed ideas of a possible study note-keeping app within a group setting.
  • Produced wireframes, mockups, and prototypes of possible design layouts and additional features.
  • Studied Mobile App Design and processes within.

Algorithms and Data Structures

  • Developed Java, Python, C and SQL knowledge during weekly college assignments.
  • Solved new coding challenges within a time constraint consistently.
  • Imported external files into code where needed, effectively.
  • Efficiently found the most optimized answer to code questions in terms of Big O complexity.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering -

Maynooth University
Co. Kildare
08-2026

Skills

  • Java
  • Python
  • C
  • C
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • React
  • Nodejs
  • VS Code
  • Wireshark
  • Visual Studio
  • Eclipse

Current Employment

Calvin Klein 

Sales Assistant 

Provides excellent social skills and team management growth. Working in a team of 15+ ensures communication between individuals is key to success. Constantly solving queries and organising  stock/standards.

Key Skills:  

  • Communication
  • Team Management
  • Organisation
  • Creative Thinking
  • Stock Management

Activities

Fitness

  • A strong interest in attending a gym and/or implementing other exercises into my daily life when I can.
  • First joined a gym in 2019 but in more recent years have found more consistency and joy in relation to it.
  • Teaches that routine and discipline will lead to results with personal confidence being a side factor.

Football

  • Grew up with a love of playing and watching football.
  • Played within many teams making friends and memories.
  • In recent years with injuries and a growing work load has became less of a priority.
  • Still viewed as an important way to escape building stress and frustrations.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Web Information Processing

User Experience, User Interface and Interaction Design

Algorithms and Data Structures

MicroBit Leaving Cert Project

(ThermoStat)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering -

Maynooth University

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