Ashley Andrews

Personal Summary

As a motivated and creative full-stack software developer with experience across multiple industries, I leverage my broad knowledge of programming languages to excel in any role. I am a reliable, hardworking professional who thrives under pressure and consistently meets strict deadlines. With a strong drive for continuous growth, I actively enhance my development skills while applying my artistic eye to influence projects. I take initiative in problem-solving and approach challenges with enthusiasm, always eager to learn and adapt. My ultimate career goal is to step into a leadership or management role, where I can mentor and guide a team to achieve excellence and deliver outstanding results.

CV available on request - please email: aandrews964@hotmail.co.uk

Key Skills

  • C# - MVC, .NET Core, ASP.NET
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • SQL Server
  • React & React Native
  • TypeScript
  • Full Stack Development
  • Git & Azure DevOps
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Time management and prioritisation
  • Creativity and initiative
  • Excellent tea maker

Work History

Blue Frontier

Software Developer
June 2021 – Present

As a versatile full-stack software developer, I mainly worked with C# MVC, SQL, and Knockout.js while contributing to various projects beyond the software of our main client in the medical industry. I was appointed lead developer for a React Native application, which opened the door to further involvement in larger-scale React Native projects. Taking the initiative, I proposed and gained approval for an innovative application idea that became an R&D project, enabling my team to deepen our expertise in React Native and .NET Core. Throughout these projects, I emphasized unit testing to ensure code quality, maintainability, and long-term scalability.

VTUK

Software Developer
August 2018 – June 2021

As an integral full-stack software developer, I primarily developed in VTUK’s flagship product in the prop-tech industry, developing both front-end and back-end solutions. On the front end, I utilized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while integrating back-end functionality using C# MVC and SQL Server. I played a key role in migrating and rebuilding several features from the legacy desktop software to the new platform, successfully delivering high-quality solutions under tight deadlines.

DAC Beachcroft

IT Technical Developer
March 2018 – August 2018

As an IT Technical Developer, my main responsibilities were to develop in several case management systems including SolCase, VisualFiles, Proclaim & Partner for Windows. As well as developing in case management systems, I also used C# to create an executable which integrates with SolCase and amend several C# applications in order to migrate over to another share drive. During my time at DAC Beachcroft, I drastically decreased the backlog of BAU work which the development team had accumulated before I joined. This allowed the team to concentrate on projects which needed to be delivered to important clients in short timescales.

TLT LLP

IT Junior Process Developer/IT Process Developer
June 2014 – March 2018

As an IT Process Developer, my main responsibilities were to develop in the company’s case management system, SolCase. In SolCase, I developed scripts to form large processes, created screens to store data, and then extracted this data to form reports for clients. Aside from developing in SolCase, I created reports and altered databases in SQL Server Management Studio. During my employment at TLT, I trained myself to have a basic understanding of C# and .NET and created some small applications.

Graphics Designer

Freelance
2008 – 2009

I began teaching myself graphic design with Adobe Photoshop CS2, simply because I enjoyed art and then noticed the creative things that graphic designers were capable of. I followed tutorials and joined a few graphic design forums online which increased my knowledge and improved my skills. I soon realised that graphic design was a potential market and branded myself. I attracted small time artists and built a fairly reasonable client base which resulted in revenue.

Projects

These are some small projects I have worked on during my spare time:

Easy Speak feature

EasySpeak - DAF Speech Fluency

EasySpeak is a cutting-edge Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) application designed to assist individuals who stutter. By altering the way you hear your own voice, EasySpeak helps slow down speech, enhance fluency, and reduce disfluencies over time.

Key Features:
✔ Customizable Delay Settings – Adjust the delay to find what works best for you

✔ Real-Time Feedback – Hear your own voice with a slight delay to improve fluency

✔ Simple & Intuitive Interface – Designed for ease of use, so you can focus on speaking

✔ Speech Practice - Includes a Speech Practice mode, with built-in speech recognition, that helps reinforce fluent speech patterns

Whether you're practicing for public speaking, daily conversations, or speech therapy sessions, EasySpeak provides an effective tool to help you gain confidence and improve your fluency.

Download EasySpeak on the Google Play Store

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EasyWake

EasyWake - Your S.A.D Light Alarm

EasyWake is a S.A.D light alarm which is made to mimic the sunrise on dark mornings, to help people who get S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder) in the winter 🌚

EasyWake will gradually light up your room over the course of 10 minutes before your alarm time. You also have the option to select a sound which gradually increases in volume too (Ocean waves 🌊, Rain pattering 🌧, or Birds tweeting 🐦)

I built this app using Angular and then combined it with NativeScript to make it a native app.

All of the settings are saved to the local device using local storage so no database is needed.

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Hobbies and Interests

My main hobby is playing football every weekend in the local County League. I regularly go to the gym and in the past few years I have travelled to several different countries and continents including Asia & Australia. I also have a keen interest in the stock market and personal finance.