1. Richard James Davies
Flat 42c, Block A, 50 Lower Loveday Street, Birmingham, B19 3SJ
Email: richard.davies2@mail.bcu.ac.uk Phone: 07939 085529
I am a high achieving and hardworking individual, interested in applying for graduate positions. I work
exceptionally hard on tasks that I am set, working effectively alone or as part of a team. I have a determined
and positive attitude and excellent work ethic. I believe my enterprising nature and previous experiences along
with my dedication and growing skillset make me ideal for the role at any company.
Career Summary
October 2016 – Present: Student Voice Facilitator BCUSU, Birmingham, GB
I thoroughly enjoy my current role as Student Voice Facilitator within Birmingham City University's Student Union.
The role is focussed around organising and leading student advisory panels, through which I am contributing
towards our vision to pioneer a new form of student democracy. This role has allowed me to develop my
leadership and interpersonal skills, as it is crucial that the student panels are both productive and participative
for all involved. At times it can be a challenge to meet the requests of everyone, but through impartiality and
professionalism, I have become very resilient in sensitive situations. I consider my experience within this role to
have made me a more effective member of any team, as well as being more solutions focussed.
September 2016 – Present: Technical Demonstrator Birmingham City University, Birmingham, GB
I provided laboratory support to first year Undergraduate students enrolled in the Web Technologies module.
This was a diverse role which involved leading teaching groups alongside providing assistance in coding errors,
helping with programming concepts and exam invigilation. The role was very hands on, allowing me to use my
communication skills when working with students on an individual basis. I was responsible for leading the
development of individuals, in order to turn their weaknesses into strengths.
The module covered a broad range of skills including an introduction to the HTML, CSS, XML and ASP.NET
June 2015 – September 2016: Systems Engineer JWG Group Ltd, London, GB
I joined JWG Group Ltd as a Systems Engineer after choosing to spend my third year at University on an industrial
work placement. My primary role was to manage the company’s internal infrastructure, developing internal and
external websites and resolving first, second and occasionally third line support issues.
My position within the business has been extremely progressive. Initially my role focused on internal systems, but
evolved to include managing the development, implementation and maintenance of RegDelta, JWG’s
proprietary regulatory big data management platform, which comprised a large number of highly enriched XML
documents focusing on Financial Regulation.
April 2015 – June 2015: Innovation Mentor Birmingham City University, Birmingham, GB
A short role providing assistance to first year students with their end of year projects. My duties included
coordinating group discussions and leading weekly meetings to provide support and information to students
regarding their project and final presentation. Meetings were also held with students on a one-to-one basis to
monitor progress and provide additional mentoring. I was also involved in organising the Innovation Festival day,
allocating student locations, equipment and providing support to groups throughout the day.
I was awarded “Innovation Mentor 2015” for my hard work and dedication throughout the role.
September 2014 – June 2015: Laboratory Demonstrator Birmingham City University, Birmingham, GB

2. I provided laboratory support to first year Undergraduate students enrolled in the Computer Systems Technology
module. This was a diverse role which involved teaching and providing assistance in coding errors, helping with
programming concepts and exam invigilation. The role was very hands on, allowing me to use my
communication skills when working with students on a one-on-one basis, in addition to leading and assisting
groups on their required presentations and task delivery.
The module covered a broad range of skills including an introduction to the Linux operating system, programming
in C, .NET and Python, the creation of intelligent group projects using a range of different prototyping solutions,
and basic electronics.
September 2013 – June 2015: Sales Representative The North Face Store, Birmingham, GB
I worked as part of a small team for The North Face retail store in Birmingham's prestigious Bull Ring shopping
centre. My responsibilities have included targeted sales, providing high quality customer service, store
replenishment and implementing merchandising solutions.
June 2012 – June 2013: Videographer and Photographer Nalubale Rafting, Jinja, UG
September 2011 – April 2012: Campsite Manager Nile River Explorers, Jinja, UG
February 2011 – September 2011: Purchasing Specialist and IT Fairline Distribution, Aylesford, GB
November 2008 – February 2011: Sales Expert Dixons Retail, Tunbridge Wells, GB
Education
September 2013 – Present: Information Communication Technology Birmingham City University
I am currently in my final year of a BSc (hons) degree in Information Communication Technology at Birmingham
City University, predicted to achieve a First Class degree. Over the past three years I have built up a wealth of
experience and skills in multiple technologies within the computing sector, including the following (Individual
module transcripts are available upon request):
• Computer Networking and Networking design (following the Cisco CCNA/CCNP curriculum);
• Software Development (Visual Basic, C#, .NET, Python, C);
• Operating System Support (Microsoft/Apple/Linux);
• ICT Infrastructure (Active Directory, Server Management, Group Policy, Printer Management);
• Database Design and Management (Oracle SQL, MarkLogic XML, Semaphore); and
• Web technologies and e-commerce (HTML/CSS/.NET/PHP)
September 2006 – June 2008: College Sparsholt College, Winchester
BTEC National Diploma in Sports Studies and Outdoor Education
September 2001 – June 2004: Secondary School Hugh Christie Technology College, Tonbridge
GCSE’s: English Literature and Language, Mathematics, History, Spanish, Resistant Materials & Science (Double
Award)
GNVQ: Information Communication Technology
Experience (Technologies)
• .NET – VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#.NET, Classic ASP, Entity Framework 3.0 years
• Web - XML, XSL (XSLT, XQUERY, XPATH), XHTML, HTML, JavaScript, VB Script 5.0 years
• IDE Tools – Visual Studio, Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ, XCode 6.0 years
• Databases – SQL Server, Oracle SQL, MarkLogic NoSQL 5.0 years
• Configuration - Visual Source Safe, Windows Team Foundation server, GIT server 3.0 years
• Server Management – AD, Group Policy, Printer Management, SMTP, VPN 8.0 years
• Tools (Design) – Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, UML 6.0 years
• Web Server/Service – IIS, WCF, Apache, Tomcat 6.0 years
• Operating System –Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, OS X, iOS, Android, Linux 10.0 years
• Languages – C, SQL, C#, VB 6.0, UNIX Shell Script, XQuery, Java 4.0 years
• Methodologies – Agile, Waterfall 3.0 years
• Computer Hardware – Building and Repair of systems 10.0 years

3. Projects
Whist at Birmingham City University, I have had the privilege to work on multiple projects to help create a better
learning environment. Each project was funded by CELT and was either in association with the faculty or student
union.
Developing a Learning Resource to Support Vendor Certifications - Working with an Academic to create a virtual
learning environment aimed to help students prepare and partake in external vendor examinations such as the
Microsoft MTA certifications and the Microsoft Office certifications.
Academic Manifesto - We asked over 1,000 students for their suggested improvements on their course which
they would like the Union to campaign for. The result was the Academic Manifesto. The Union has since been
campaigning to get each point implemented.
Innovation Fest 2015 - An exciting festival of talent aimed at supporting technically-oriented entrepreneurship
that will showcase the innovations of the BCU community and students across a range of subjects.
Innovation Fest marks the high achievement of our students and community in what is shaping up to be an
engaging and eventful year for the School of Computing, Telecommunication and Networks.
References available upon request