Sorana I. Marin
Sorana Marin
First Class Honours Computer Science BSc graduate from Goldsmiths, University of London. (August 2022)
Following university, I stepped into a long-term role in the retail sector to manage personal responsibilities while maintaining a consistent professional presence. This three-year period was vital for developing my adaptability, high-pressure conflict resolution, and client-facing skills; qualities I am now eager to bring to a dedicated role in the Technology industry.
I am currently looking to gain experience within the Technology industry. I am open to roles that will challenge me and provide opportunities for professional growth.
Below is a short summary of some of the things I learned during my time at university.
In my first year I learned about recursion, time complexity and various algorithms, also completed multiple mathematical modules like Symbolic and Numerical Mathematics.
During my second year I got to explore various data structures and started full stack web development with node and express.js and continued learning about OOP principles using Java. The main project I developed was Weekado, a LAMP stack application that helps you keep track of routines and habits.
In my final year, I had the chance to explore tools used for data visualisation such as Jupyter and libraries such as matplotlip and pandas. I also undertook Interaction Design and Security and Encryption to learn more about real-world use cases and further my understanding on HCD. I additionally picked Game AI as a module where I learned to develop my own AI for Snake and Tetris whilst getting acquainted with Unity. I also completed my dissertation project, Antmap:
A web-based application for Crowdsourcing Mapping Blank Spots
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As a developer I create projects using Python, JavaScript and Java , including web applications using the LAMP() stack hosted on a Rasberry PI running ubuntu. I enjoy making projects which have niche functionalities that put my problem solving skills to use - and help me learn something new.
This year I kept focusing on my project antmap and am currently in the process of learning sockets to create a multiplayer game.
In my spare time I enjoy playing table tennis and currently play in Division 3/4 in both Croydon and Bromley for Sparta TTC and used to play in Division 3 in Rotherham and Division 4 in Sheffield. I also enjoy building lego and playing video games, my favourites include: Hollow Knight, Risk of Rain and Stardew Valley. I also enjoy making lists and journalling.
A mapping application to collect data and feedback of specific points of interest / locations.
It is currently in development, but also live.
Antmap 1.0 (Dissertation Project) Github Repo ("crowdsourcing mapping blankspots")
A music tracker created using javascript (p5.js). (My first finalised personal project - Year 1 at University)